Andrew Thomson on remote courses in Japan, hickory golf, links turf, and "champagne golf"
Andrew Thomson joined me from Itoshima, Japan to discuss the type of golf courses one can find on remote islands in Japan, such as the spectacular Hirabaru at Ukushima Island, and the 5 hole links beside the sea at Ojika.
I spoke with Andrew Thomson about golf at remote courses in Japan, playing links golf courses with old golf clubs, hickory golf, and target golf created by mowing patterns.
- Read more about these courses at: https://www.asianturfgrass.com/post/botanizing-nippon-treasure-links/
- Andrew's book "Bridge to the Gods: Tales from Kyushu" is available from Ryan Publishing (http://www.ryanpub.com.au/bridgetothegods.htm) and from all fine booksellers.
- Follow Andrew on Twitter at https://twitter.com/newsfromkyushu
- Watch this episode at https://youtu.be/QyWJfg-1hPU
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If you'd like to attend the 15th International Turfgrass Research Conference in Japan, here's a direct link to the conference website: https://itrc2025.turfsociety.com/
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Micah Woods
I'm chief scientist at the Asian Turfgrass Center and director of the @paceturf information service. Some current projects include #OM246, #ClipVol, and #MLSN.
