Golf in Yokohama

Golf in Yokohama

The splendid sports infrastructure in Yokohama offers outstanding facilities for lovers of all sports including golf. Known for its world class golf courses, Yokohama is one of the most sought after place for leisure tourists in the world. This combination of tourist inflow and golf facilities makes Yokohama one of the emerging golfing destinations in the world.

In the 1980s, golf in Yokohama, or for that matter in Japan, was more of a leisurely sport that was played by the top brass of the society. The trend was to become a member with one of the top golf clubs. All it involved was to attend the club on holidays, getting to the golf course, trying your hand on a few shots and after a refreshing shower, heading back to your home. It was largely concentrated to a limited number of people - the ones blessed with enough purchasing power. As long as some golf was `played', none really seemed to be bothering about the score of the game of golf.

Besides, there are miniature golf courses that have recently caught the fascination of the masses. Today, there are more than 2400 golf courses in Japan. Many of these golf courses are in a miserable state. The scenario of golf in Yokohama is also not quite bright. But the local and the Japanese government are making efforts towards making the sport more popular among the younger generation. Golf enthusiasts of the new generation are being encouraged. The efforts are being directed towards providing good exposure to the game of golf, its promotion and development in Yokohama. Even the women are getting attracted to this game.

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