Program Overview

University of Tsukuba Extension Program

The University of Tsukuba Extension Program is a collaborative effort between the University of Tsukuba and the Ibaraki Golf Club. This program combines the university's expertise in sports science with the practical guidance of a tournament-winning tour professional golfer.

2025 University of Tsukuba Premium Golf Course Basic

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced golfers, with a focus on improving their skills through a combination of lectures and practical lessons.

Overview

The course consists of six sessions, each including a lecture and practical training. Participants will learn about the history and basics of golf, as well as receive personalized instruction tailored to their individual style.

Lecturers

• Shiraki Hitoshi (Professor Emeritus, University of Tsukuba)
• Nakata Yoshio (Professor, University of Tsukuba)
• Hosokawa Kazuhiko (Ibaraki Golf Club's exclusive tour professional)

Schedule

The course will be held on the following dates:

• May 24, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00
• June 7, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00
• June 21, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00
• June 28, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00
• July 2, 2025 (Wednesday) 7:00 - 15:00
• July 12, 2025 (Saturday) 13:00 - 17:00

Daily Schedule

• 13:00 - Reception
• 13:20 - 14:20 Lecture (in the club house)
• 14:30 - 14:45 Warm-up
• 14:45 - 16:45 Practice and training
• 16:50 - 17:00 Cool down

Target Participants

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced golfers with an average score of around 95.

Number of Participants

The course is limited to 12 participants, with a minimum of 7 required for the course to proceed.

Tuition Fee

The tuition fee for the course is 110,000 yen (including tax). Note that participants are responsible for their own golf course usage fees on July 2.

Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete at least 4 out of the 6 sessions will receive a certificate of completion from the University of Tsukuba.

Application Period

Applications will be accepted until May 15, 2025.

Venue

The course will be held at the Ibaraki Golf Club, located at 107 Kojimashinden, Mirai City, Ibaraki Prefecture.

Program Details

• Format: Face-to-face (lectures and practice)
• Capacity: 12 participants
• Tuition Fee: 110,000 yen (including tax)
• Application Period: Until May 15, 2025