Uncovering the Secrets of Japanese Golf Culture | A Change of Course
In partnership with MANORS Golf, “A Change of Course: Japan” is a cinematic exploration of Japan’s distinct golf culture, led by James Wilson (aka @short.side) a film by @dougguillot.
From the historic Narashino Country Club, home of the PGA TOUR’s ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, to the bustling fashion-forward streets of Tokyo, this film dives deep into what makes golf in Tokyo special. Along the way, the MANORS team learns firsthand about the rich culture and traditions that shape golf in Japan.
00:00 Intro
01:57 Chapter 1: “The Divot and The Bird” – James plays at Narashino Country Club, home of the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, the week before the event.
06:31 Chapter 2: “Golf in The Metropolis” – Tokyo’s thriving golf culture, where fashion meets fairway.
10:32 Chapter 3: “Permission to Slurp” – Experiencing one of Japan’s most exclusive golf clubs and the cultural differences that come with it.
15:49 Chapter 4: “The Monk and The Skateboard” – Golf in the shadow of Mt Fuji and reflections in Hakone.
20:57 Chapter 5: “Little Acts of Kindness” – Witnessing the best in golf at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP.
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Directed by: @dougguillot
Starring: James Wilson (@short.side)
In partnership with @manorsgolf
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36 Comments
Let’s go team 🎉
Fun!!! ZOZO Championship is always great fun! Wonderful job PGA Tour
The mispronunciation of ryokan was a tough listen😬😬
wow excellent production quality. one thing though, the monotone narrating is killing me
Why keep banging the club to the ground？
Fantastic video.
Epic
Suchhh a good video!!
I’m a Japanese golfer from Tokyo. I’m glad you guys took the time to film this beautiful documentary. It’s sad to see the ZOZO championship go but I hope the PGA tour comes back to Japan sometime!
Awesome 👏
I really hope we see more of this 🙂
Love this 🎉
Just beautiful❤️ the best golf content I’ve seen in a while. Keep it up.
you can get a big taste of Africa in Japan right now…..
Extremely well done!
Masterpiece video, please do more
I'm favoured $130k every 4weeks! I now have a good house and can now afford anything and also support my family
😎I'm officially envious. A friend is a Photojournalist who lives in Tokyo. This is incentive to visit him. Nice coverage. Cheers ⛳
What a video!! You guys highlighted Japanese golf culture very well! Thank you for coming to Japan. This is amazing.
More of this 💯
Well made
Shame on you guys!!! M'Lady was the only one picking it clean off the Tee Box. Well, on the first hole anyway. Pretty cool stuff.
More content like this, please!
This feels very "Adventures in Golf" to me and in the best way possible. I love that series and the behind the scenes look at golf around the world. The courses, the culture and the people who make it all happen.
so nice
Sorry, great video but the narrator needs some work as the mono tone was a little hard to listen to.
Please do more of these
More content like this! What a fantastic watch.
I am a Japanese golfer who started during pandemic. This video is a great introduction of Japanese golf culture. Among Japanese golfers, etiquette and respect are the most important part of golf in my opinion. I love the last words in this video.
Love this content! 🌅👌🏼
The final scene where you speak about picking up the leaf is a testament that you get it….what it's all about….what Japan stands for….the culture, respect, and beauty that the country and the people has to offer. I applaud everything that has been out together here, and I hope more content like this will be created for more people to benefit from.
I love Japan. I hope to play golf there someday. Great expose on golf in Japan. Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video.
Japanese culture really is the best.
There's a lot to admire from them. I really wish people over here in North America would learn from this, respect.
2 yes! putter sightings… is this sign i should hold on to mine?
incredible watch.
Very proud – this was fantastic !