Japan Golf Passport

Free etiquette certification for foreign golfers visiting Japan. Take a 20-question quiz, pass, and receive a digital certificate proving you understand Japanese golf customs.

What it is: The Japan Golf Passport is a free online certification quiz created by GolfMatchy. It covers the six key areas of Japanese golf etiquette that trip up overseas visitors most often — from dress code and arrival procedures to the compulsory mid-round lunch, caddie customs, and post-round onsen manners. Pass with 80% or higher and receive a shareable digital certificate. It takes about 10–15 minutes and there are unlimited free retries.

What the Quiz Covers (6 Parts)

1. Part 1: Planning Your Trip
   Booking methods, lead times, costs, and what to expect before you arrive.
2. Part 2: Arrival & Dress Code
   Check-in procedures, compulsory spike-free shoes, collar requirements, and locker etiquette.
3. Part 3: On the Course
   Pace of play, divot repair, cart rules, caddie etiquette, and course-specific customs.
4. Part 4: Meal Break
   The mandatory mid-round lunch between holes 9 and 10 — what to eat, how to order, and timing.
5. Part 5: After Golf & Onsen
   Clubhouse bathing customs, changing room manners, and post-round payment.
6. Part 6: Bonus Phrases
   Useful Japanese golf phrases to impress your playing partners and course staff.

Why Get Certified?

• Understand Japanese golf etiquette before you set foot on a Japanese course.
• Avoid embarrassing mistakes on dress code, pace of play, and caddie customs.
• Get a digital certificate you can share — proof you are a golf-etiquette-aware visitor.
• Unlock the full GolfMatchy booking experience with confidence.

How to Get Your Japan Golf Passport

1. Choose Learn mode (get per-question feedback) or Certify mode (exam style — no hints).
2. Answer 20 questions drawn from our 58-question bank. Questions and answer order are randomised per attempt.
3. Score 80% or higher on the main questions to pass. Unlimited free retries — no payment required.
4. Create a free GolfMatchy account and receive your digital certificate immediately.

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