Japan's First: Local Government-Hosted Pro Tour "Ryoma Golf Hidaka Village Open" to be Held as a Model Case for Regional Revitalization
Kochi Prefecture's Hidaka Village and Ryoma Golf Co., Ltd. will co-host the "Ryoma Golf Hidaka Village Open," Japan's first professional golf tour organized by a local government, on May 15th and 16th. This strategic project aims for regional revitalization and intergenerational exchange through a unique format where men's senior and women's regular pros compete together.
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Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture, and Ryoma Golf Co., Ltd. will co-host the PGA Men's Senior Tour "Ryoma Golf Hidaka Village Open" on May 15th and 16th. This project marks Japan's first "professional golf tour hosted by a local government," demonstrating a new framework for regional revitalization through public-private partnership.
In terms of competition, a unique format will be introduced where men's senior and women's regular professionals compete in the same group. The participation of figures like Tatsunori Hara and Daisuke Matsuzaka, as well as junior players, enhances its appeal to multiple generations.
This is a strategic regional revitalization project that aims to directly connect metropolitan areas with local regions through a professional golf tour, and together with sponsoring companies, build a sustainable model case for regional creation.
Note: Japan's first (according to the company's own research in January 2026, it is the first PGA Senior Tour hosted by a local government).
## Background of the Event — A New Challenge Born from Regional Collaboration
Hidaka Village and Ryoma Golf have been working on their unique "Ryoma Challenge Fund" since 2016. Through this initiative, donations from golfers nationwide and many opinions regarding hometown creation have been received. Furthermore, Mr. Tanimoto, the representative of Ryoma Golf, is from Hidaka Village, and based on this background, they have deepened their collaboration with the region. The holding of this tournament is an extension of these efforts.
## What This Tournament Aims For — Pride and Exchange for the Region
- Expansion of the exchange population and creation of new networks connecting people.
- Realization of a legacy project that the region can be proud of and that leads to the future.
- Providing experiences that move the hearts of children and the elderly alike, by exposing them to a genuine stage.
- Formation of continuous regional assets that do not end as a one-off event.
## Unique Features of This Tournament Not Found in Others
(1) Japan's first professional golf tour hosted by a local government.
(2) An innovative competition format where men's senior pros and women's regular pros compete simultaneously.
(3) Overwhelming topicality and communication power due to the participation of famous players.
(4) Nine junior high school students from Shikoku will participate in the same group as pros (on the final day) — a special stage connecting to the future.
(5) Qualifying rounds held at 8 golf courses within the prefecture — a serious regional competition for main tournament entry rights and pro-am invitation slots.
-----This tournament is a challenge to "create the future of the region" through golf------
In terms of competition, a unique format will be introduced where men's senior and women's regular professionals compete in the same group. The participation of figures like Tatsunori Hara and Daisuke Matsuzaka, as well as junior players, enhances its appeal to multiple generations.
This is a strategic regional revitalization project that aims to directly connect metropolitan areas with local regions through a professional golf tour, and together with sponsoring companies, build a sustainable model case for regional creation.
Note: Japan's first (according to the company's own research in January 2026, it is the first PGA Senior Tour hosted by a local government).
## Background of the Event — A New Challenge Born from Regional Collaboration
Hidaka Village and Ryoma Golf have been working on their unique "Ryoma Challenge Fund" since 2016. Through this initiative, donations from golfers nationwide and many opinions regarding hometown creation have been received. Furthermore, Mr. Tanimoto, the representative of Ryoma Golf, is from Hidaka Village, and based on this background, they have deepened their collaboration with the region. The holding of this tournament is an extension of these efforts.
## What This Tournament Aims For — Pride and Exchange for the Region
- Expansion of the exchange population and creation of new networks connecting people.
- Realization of a legacy project that the region can be proud of and that leads to the future.
- Providing experiences that move the hearts of children and the elderly alike, by exposing them to a genuine stage.
- Formation of continuous regional assets that do not end as a one-off event.
## Unique Features of This Tournament Not Found in Others
(1) Japan's first professional golf tour hosted by a local government.
(2) An innovative competition format where men's senior pros and women's regular pros compete simultaneously.
(3) Overwhelming topicality and communication power due to the participation of famous players.
(4) Nine junior high school students from Shikoku will participate in the same group as pros (on the final day) — a special stage connecting to the future.
(5) Qualifying rounds held at 8 golf courses within the prefecture — a serious regional competition for main tournament entry rights and pro-am invitation slots.
-----This tournament is a challenge to "create the future of the region" through golf------