With its roots extending back to 1926, this ¥150,000,000 event is considered one of Japan's oldest professional tournaments.
An explosive affair is on the cards as an impressive lineup of 144 players compete for the coveted title at Eniwa Country Club in Hokkaido.
The Japan PGA Championship, unlike many regular JGTO tournaments, is played on different courses across the country each year. This year will mark only the second time that the Eniwa Country Club has had the honour of hosting the tournament, following the 2009 edition won by Yuta Ikeda.
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