Japan's First Professional Tour Hosted by a Local Government, 'Ryoma Golf Hidaka Village Open,' to be Held as a Model Case for Regional Revitalization

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 15 and 16. 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 senior male professionals and regular female professionals compete in the same group. The participation of figures such as Tatsunori Hara, Daisuke Matsuzaka, and junior players will enhance its appeal to multiple generations.

This is a strategic regional revitalization project that aims to directly connect the Tokyo metropolitan area with local regions through a professional golf tour, and together with sponsorships from willing companies, build a sustainable model case for regional revitalization.

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 the 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 against this background, collaboration with the region has deepened. The holding of this tournament is an extension of these efforts.

What This Tournament Aims For - Pride and Exchange for the Region

· Expansion of 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

· Provision of experiences that move the hearts of children and the elderly by exposing them to a real 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) Innovative competition format where senior male professionals and regular female professionals compete simultaneously

(3) Overwhelming topicality and communication power due to the participation of famous players

(4) Nine junior high school students from Shikoku will compete in the same group as professionals (on the final day) - a special stage leading to the future

(5) Qualifying rounds held at 8 golf courses in the prefecture

―A serious regional competition for the right to participate in the main tournament and invitations to the pro-am

-----This tournament is a challenge to 'create the future of the region' through golf------

The Niyodo River flowing through Hidaka Village is a beautiful clear stream called Niyodo Blue.

Organizer's Comment

The 'Ryoma Challenge Fund' aims to contribute to the region, and we have received donations from many people, including golfers, as well as valuable opinions regarding hometown creation. Among these, we received many requests for a 'project utilizing golf courses within the village,' and based on this, we decided to hold a professional golf tour as a model case for regional revitalization.

This tournament has received cooperation from many individuals, including Tatsunori Hara and Daisuke Matsuzaka, as well as sponsorships from approximately 60 companies, ranging from major corporations to local businesses. Based on this foundation, Hidaka Village and Ryoma Golf will challenge a grand regional revitalization project that disseminates new value and future possibilities nationwide.

Honorary Chairman of the Tournament: Kazuhiro Matsuoka, Mayor of Hidaka Village

Chairman of the Tournament: Toshio Tanimoto, Representative Director, Ryoma Golf Co., Ltd.

Event Outline

· Tournament Name / Ryoma Golf Hidaka Village Open

· Organizers / Hidaka Village, Ryoma Golf Co., Ltd.

· Supporters / Kochi Prefecture, Kochi Shimbun, TV Kochi

· Venue / Greenfeel Golf Club (Hidaka Village, Kochi Prefecture)

· Competition Management / Random Associates Co., Ltd.

· General Producer / Sho Tobari

· Dates / May 15 (Fri) [Day 1 of Tournament] · May 16 (Sat) [Day 2 of Tournament / Final Round]

· Total Prize Money / 35 million yen (25 million yen for men, 10 million yen for women), other special prizes

· Competition Method / 36-hole stroke play

· Grouping / 2 male professionals + 1 female professional in the same group (junior high school students participate in some groups only on the final day)

· Pro-Am (private) / May 14 (Thu)

· TV Broadcast Schedule / BS-TBS May 17 (Sun) 16:30-18:00,

TV Kochi May 23 (Sat) 16:00-18:00

The venue is Greenfeel Golf Club in Hidaka Village.

Scheduled Participants and Match Format

· Approximately 72 top male senior professionals: Katsumasa Miyamoto, Keiichiro Fukabori, Toru Taniguchi, Shingo Katayama, Masayoshi Yamashiro, etc.

· Approximately 30 female regular professionals: Natsuka Hori, Misuzu Narita, Mayu Hattori, Rei Matsuda, Suzuka Yamaguchi, etc.

· Famous participants in the main tournament: Tatsunori Hara, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Dave Ohkubo

· Special participants on the final day: 9 junior high school students from each Shikoku prefecture (including Mirai Sudo)

Related Businesses and Regional Collaboration Measures Based on the Tournament

· Children's baseball clinic by Dave Ohkubo as a peripheral business to the tournament

· Operation of food and beverage booths by local businesses

· Special prizes for players (Kochi's selected regular delivery service)

Sponsoring Companies

【Special Partners】Daiwa Securities, Nitori, SoftBank Group, Daiwa House Industry

・Rakuten Mobile, ENEOS, Taiyo Life, San-Ai Obbli, CRESCO

【Platinum Partners】12 companies

【Gold Partners】36 companies

Official Tournament Website

https://www.ryomagolf.co.jp/tour/

Official Tournament Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/ryomagolf_open

Japan Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Official Website

https://pga.or.jp/tournament/seniortour

＜Contact for this matter＞

Ryoma Golf Co., Ltd. Tournament Secretariat Ozawa / Uno

TEL: 03-6300-5150 (main) MAIL: tour@ryomagolf.co.jp