[SMART GOLF] Aim for the Top Even with Bogeys? Hosting a Unique '3H Competition' Using Simulator Data. Special Prizes Sponsored by GDO Also Available
To celebrate its 5th anniversary, SMART GOLF is hosting the 'GDO CUP' online competition from April 8, featuring a unique '3-hole point system' that evaluates shot accuracy.
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SMART GOLF Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Yuto Takasuka), which operates the flat-rate, membership-only indoor golf practice facility 'SMART GOLF' utilizing IT and boasting a top-class number of facilities in the indoor golf industry, will hold the '5th Anniversary Online Competition GDO CUP' from Wednesday, April 8, 2026, sponsored by Golf Digest Online Inc. (hereafter, GDO) as part of its 5th-anniversary project. This competition introduces a unique competition format for SMART GOLF, the '3-hole point system', providing a new playing experience unique to indoor golf.
■ From 'Score' to 'Accuracy of a Single Stroke'. New Rules Utilizing Simulator Data
Traditional golf competitions generally use stroke play, competing for rank based solely on the final score. However, this method had the problem of easily creating a large wall between beginners and advanced players.
Therefore, in this competition, we adopted a unique point system that evaluates not only the score but also the 'quality of a single stroke' by utilizing detailed data obtained by high-performance simulators. Specifically, based on basic score points (Stableford method), points are added or subtracted for shot accuracy such as 'Fairway Keep' and 'Greens in Regulation (GIR)', as well as putting quality such as 'One Putt' and 'Long Putt Success'.
As a result, it is designed to intertwine skill and luck, allowing players to 'come from behind if shot accuracy is high even with a lower score' or 'aim for the top by showing careful recovery on another hole even after a bogey'. Without being fixated solely on the result, everyone has a chance to take the spotlight by facing each stroke sincerely.
■ Gorgeous Prizes Sponsored by GDO and Special Awards Commemorating the 5th Anniversary
For this event, GDO has sponsored special prizes such as a '100% off prepaid play ticket coupon' and original head covers. In addition, SMART GOLF has prepared many prizes that participants will enjoy, such as invitations to a real 5th-anniversary competition and course balls with the logo.
[Event Overview]
Competition Name: 5th Anniversary Online Competition GDO CUP
Event Period: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:00 - Thursday, April 30, 2026, 23:59
Target Course: Miho Golf Club (in-simulator)
How to Participate: During the period, at SMART GOLF stores' simulators...
■ From 'Score' to 'Accuracy of a Single Stroke'. New Rules Utilizing Simulator Data
Traditional golf competitions generally use stroke play, competing for rank based solely on the final score. However, this method had the problem of easily creating a large wall between beginners and advanced players.
Therefore, in this competition, we adopted a unique point system that evaluates not only the score but also the 'quality of a single stroke' by utilizing detailed data obtained by high-performance simulators. Specifically, based on basic score points (Stableford method), points are added or subtracted for shot accuracy such as 'Fairway Keep' and 'Greens in Regulation (GIR)', as well as putting quality such as 'One Putt' and 'Long Putt Success'.
As a result, it is designed to intertwine skill and luck, allowing players to 'come from behind if shot accuracy is high even with a lower score' or 'aim for the top by showing careful recovery on another hole even after a bogey'. Without being fixated solely on the result, everyone has a chance to take the spotlight by facing each stroke sincerely.
■ Gorgeous Prizes Sponsored by GDO and Special Awards Commemorating the 5th Anniversary
For this event, GDO has sponsored special prizes such as a '100% off prepaid play ticket coupon' and original head covers. In addition, SMART GOLF has prepared many prizes that participants will enjoy, such as invitations to a real 5th-anniversary competition and course balls with the logo.
[Event Overview]
Competition Name: 5th Anniversary Online Competition GDO CUP
Event Period: Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 9:00 - Thursday, April 30, 2026, 23:59
Target Course: Miho Golf Club (in-simulator)
How to Participate: During the period, at SMART GOLF stores' simulators...