April 16th was a special day for us because it was our first time co-hosting the charity cup with other organizations. TELL Japan became our first partner and prepared many good prizes and arranged games like the longest putt or near pin challenges. All of the players who joined us on the 16th donated TELL to support English speakers in Japan with mental health by contributing to the lifeline service. Despite the approaching typhoon, we were blessed with the beautiful sunny weather and a hint of the salty smell of the sea in the air that made our hearts dance. Seeing such ..read more

March 26th was another lovely day at Eastwood Country Club. As I participate in the JI Charity Cup every month and spend a good amount of time in nature, I could feel the change of the season on my skin! The air was soft, birds were singing, trees were green and fresh. As a beginner, I was very amazed by the fact that golfing in the rain feels SO GOOD! The raindrops and the soft grass field absorb all the noise, the indescribable sound of rain even in the middle of a sand trap (yes, my ball took me there) was actually quite soothing. The fact we are playing outside in the rain brought back so ..read more

The Jarman Cup on February 19th was another fun day! To innovate a Covid-friendly approach, Jarman International Cup has been the virtual monthly competition. Although we have set a date for each month, golfers can play a round any time during the month at the Eastwood Golf Club (@Utsunomiya, 2 hours from Central Tokyo) and then send in their scorecard to enter to win the monthly cash prize and trophy. Jarman will hold a special event on April 18th, 2022 to benefit Mirai no Mori (our existing charity) and the Tokyo English Life Line. As a former volunteer for TELL, our CEO Ruth Jarman is ver ..read more

The scores on January 15 were great! As usual the skies were clear and with bright sun and no wind, our Winter Charity Cup was actually warmer than expected. All of us have been improving our game and it will be great to see who comes out on top. There are still several golfers going out to play at Eastwood this month so the virtual cup result will definitely be something to look forward to! You can submit your scorecard to be entered in to the Jarman International Virtual Charity Cup (100,000 yen cash prize and trophy). Please join in February (19th for the group date) and help us keep suppo ..read more

Golfing in Japan can be a wonderful experience. Sometimes though, golf etiquette differences can be a little intimidating and the language barrier can be a challenge. Your answer might be here. Eastwood Country Club is a traditional Japanese golf course, with superbly manicured greens and full lunch between nines, but it is also a Senior PGA tour course as well as having the designation of being designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Allow us to assist with your reservation for a day out on the links (about 1.5 hours from Tokyo). Eastwood Country Club is in Tochigi Prefecture, just outside of Tok ..read more

The dates are added for Jan- March 2022! We just finished a lovely golf outing for Jarman International Cup on November 27th. Today we are announcing upcoming dates for the Jarman International Charity Cup! Are you ready for some great golf on December 18, January 15, February 19 and March 26? Weather has been a bit more mild this year so maybe we CAN enjoy golf every month as planned. We will keep our fingers crossed and look forward to improving scores each and every time. Are you in Japan? Do you like golf? Have you wanted to try golf? Please join us to help continue our support of Mirai ..read more

In Japan, summer and winter are long and spring and autumn are relatively short. You might think it would be good, but summers are very hot and humid. June and early July are good in terms of temperature, but tsuyu (the rainy season) makes it hit. From late August into September, Japan usually gets hit by a series of typhoons. So you should keep abreast of the local weather forecast when planning your trip.  October and November are usually mild and dry making it perfect for golf! From JI Cup in September 25, 2020 We at Eastwood are trying to open up golf in Japan as a new experience to ..read more

Playing Eastwood’s 18 holes in autumn, when the surrounding foliage is turning reds and yellows, is a peaceful delight! And when it’s time to unwind, the clubhouse has six elegant banquet rooms suitable for gatherings of all sizes as well as clean and relaxing public bath. Japanese Style Public Bath at Eastwood Ruth Jarman recently went back to US for the first time in two years and she shared her personal experience in playing in Hawaii as below. “Playing in Hawaii taught me a lot about differences between Golf in Japan and Golf in a place like Hawaii. First thing that stuck out was players ..read more

We love a sunny day on the course! Have you played at Eastwood yet this month? We have monthly events which you can join by going any day of the month and send us your score card to get tallied into the Virtual Charity Cup competition. A great way to get out into the green, have some exercise, and possibly win a trophy and 100,000 yen cash prize. Let us know if you need assistance making a reservation! Join us at EastWood for a fun and Covid-19 safe round of golf. Our facilities are taking careful measures during your play and mealtime to ensure the highest satisfaction in safety and fun W ..read more

We love a sunny day on the course! It’s been so great to welcome new players to our tournament every month. In February, we even had a father-son duo, Ken and Tommy! Join us at EastWood for a fun and Covid-19 safe round of golf. Our facilities are taking careful measures during your play and mealtime to ensure the highest satisfaction in safety and fun The upcoming tournament will be on Saturday, April 17th! Looking forward to seeing you there! The post Jarman International Charity Cup “Virtual” Version – on February 27th, 2021 appeared first on EastWood Country Club ..read more