The women's professional golf tour "V Point x SMBC Ladies Golf Tournament" will kick off on March 20th at the Sumire Course of Murasaki Country Club in Chiba Prefecture as the first tournament in the Kanto region.
2025.12.16
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CCCMK Holdings Co., Ltd. / Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
--Three days of watching, playing, and enjoying golf in springtime in Chiba--
CCCMK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (Head office: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Yasunori Takahashi) and Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd. (Head office: Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture; President and CEO: Yasunori Takahashi; hereinafter referred to as "CCC") are pleased to announce that they will be holding the "V POINT x SMBC Ladies Golf Tournament" (Special Sponsor: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation) as the third tournament of the ladies professional golf tour sanctioned by the Ladies Professional Golf Association of Japan (JLPGA) for three days from Friday, March 20th to Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, at the Murasaki Country Club Sumire Course in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture.
This will be the 15th tournament since its inception in 2010, and the first to be held in the Kanto region. A diverse range of players will be competing in the 2026 season, including top players at the top of the Mercedes rankings, talented players who have competed through 2025 and earned seeds, rookies who have passed the professional test, and players who have made it through the strict gate of the QT (Qualifying Tournament). This will be an opportunity for spectators in the Kanto region to be among the first to see the leading players on the Japanese tour play this season. A total of 108 players will compete in a heated battle for a total prize of 100 million yen.
During the tournament, we have a variety of events planned to make watching golf even more enjoyable. All attendees will receive original tournament merchandise such as towels, mugs, tote bags, and golf balls (※1). Additionally, the play area, where visitors can experience the charms of golf, will offer content that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners to children. The "V POINT/SMBC Booth" inside the venue will offer special events linked to V POINT and SMBC Group services. You can enjoy the fun of using the service while watching the game through great deals using V POINT and content that can only be enjoyed here.
*1 Gifts will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis each day.
In addition, a junior viewing area will be set up for children up to junior high school age, so the whole family can enjoy watching the games. We will also be distributing limited quantities of Doutor Coffee coffee (※2) at the venue, providing a service that will allow you to take a break between watching the games.
*2 Distribution is subject to conditions.
In addition to regular tickets, "premium tickets" will also be available for sale, limited to 20 tickets per day. You can get your hands on merchandise autographed by the tournament's host pro, and enjoy a special viewing area where you can watch the players play up close. In addition to the comfortable environment that can only be achieved in a dedicated space, we plan to offer special experiences such as exclusive novelties and priority service.
The content is sure to be enjoyable for golf fans as well as those watching for the first time. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy a new golf experience in Chiba.
Through the heated battles between players putting on their best performances, CCC Group and SMBC hope to bring to everyone the joy of golf and the power of sports to move people's hearts. We aim to make the tournament a beloved event for the local community, and will run an attractive tournament through a variety of events and projects.
<"V POINT x SMBC Ladies Golf Tournament" Tournament Overview>
・Name: V POINT x SMBC Ladies Golf Tournament
・Official website:https://vpointgolf.com/
・Organizers: CCCMK HOLDINGS Co., Ltd., Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd.
・Special sponsor: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
・Official recognition: Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA)
・Sponsor: Noda City
・Operational cooperation: Murasaki Country Club, Hakuhodo Inc., Hakuhodo DY Sports Marketing Inc.
・Competition Management: Bridgestone Sports Co., Ltd.
・Dates: Friday, March 20, 2026 - Preliminary Round (Day 1), Saturday, March 21 - Preliminary Round (Day 2), Sunday, March 22 - Final Round (Final Day)
・Total prize money: 100 million yen, Winner: 18 million yen
- Competition method: 54-hole stroke play
(1) After 36 holes, the top 50 players will advance to the final round.
(2) If there are two or more players in first place at the end of the final round, a hole-by-hole playoff will be held at a hole designated by the Competition Committee on the day to determine one winner.
・Ticket sales: Ticket sales details will be posted on the official website (https://vpointgolf.com/) will be announced.
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The women's professional golf tour "V POINT x SMBC Ladies Golf Tournament" will kick off on March 20th at the Sumire Course of Murasaki Country Club in Chiba Prefecture as the first tournament in the Kanto region.
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