This annual event, hosted by Kyokuyo Shipyard Corporation, welcomed 120 participants (30 teams), mostly from our trusted suppliers and partner companies, along with many of our own employees. As always, it was a large-scale and lively competition.

Held at the scenic Shimonoseki Golden Golf Club, the tournament began at 7:20 a.m., with 15 teams starting on each of the Out and In courses in a shotgun start. With perfect weather -- blue skies, no wind, and no excuses -- the players faced off on this famously tough course, delivering a great mix of highlight shots and hilarious misfires.

And the winner of this heated battle? None other than... our own President, Mr. Ochi! Yes, you read that right. Cries of “Was this rigged?!” and “Check the scorecard!” could be heard across the clubhouse, but the numbers didn’t lie. With a net score of 72.6, just 0.4 points ahead of the runner-up, Mr. Ochi took home the title of this “open” tournament. The Best Gross Award went to Mr. Shinichi Yokoyama of Nakata Mac Co., Ltd., who scored an impressive 82.

At the end of the awards ceremony, President Ochi took the stage again, this time wearing his more formal hat, to share a brief update on Kyokuyo’s business. He outlined recent organizational changes, facility investments, and our continued stable order volume. He also expressed heartfelt appreciation for the unwavering support from all suppliers and partners, and called for continued cooperation -- especially in maintaining stable supplies and pricing of materials and steel.

The event wrapped up with a final announcement: “See you next year -- same place, same time! October 23, 2026, at Shimonoseki Golden Golf Club.” This was met with hearty applause, closing the day on a high note.

To all who participated -- thank you, and... we’re sorry. Let’s meet again next October for revenge!

[2025/11/10]