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The Phoenix Country Club, designed by Gokichi Ohashi, is the venue of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament, where legendary golfers such as Tiger Woods and Masashi Ozaki have competed, with memorable moments including Tiger Woods battling Kaname Yokoo in a playoff in 2005.
Gokichi Ohashi is a Japanese golf course architect known for designing several prestigious golf courses in Japan. Among his notable works is the Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki City, opened in 1971, featuring 27 holes with a par of 108 and spanning 10,262 yards. This club is highly regarded, ranked in the top 100 worldwide and top 3 in Japan, and has hosted the prestigious Dunlop Phoenix Tournament since 1974.
Ohashi also designed the Yashiro Tojo Golf Club in Kato City, established in 1993, noted for its harmony with natural beauty and strategic elements, accommodating both advanced and beginner players. His courses often integrate natural landscapes such as pine forests and coastal breezes and emphasize strategic play with features like guard bunkers and terrain undulations. He was sometimes a co-designer or supervisor alongside Sadakichi Ohashi, particularly for significant courses like the Phoenix Country Club. His legacy includes contributing to Japan's golf architecture prestige, creating courses that challenge skill while embracing the environment.
