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A Japanese golf instruction piece argues that players who favour a draw may actually be costing themselves strokes, claiming that better golfers overwhelmingly choose to hit a fade instead. The article explains the real reasons behind the fade preference for golfers trying to break 100, 90 or 80, and it is circulating among Japanese golf fans discussing swing technique and shot selection.

Japanese golfers are discussing how to choose shaft stiffness, arguing that whether an S (stiff) flex fits depends on wrist set and head speed rather than habit or ego. The advice, aimed at mid- and high-handicap players in their 50s to 70s trying to break 100, is that picking a flex from head speed alone often leads to the wrong fit.

Mixed martial artist Shinya Aoki says a prediction that fellow RIZIN fighter Yoshikatsu Horie keeps adding tattoos may prove right, as the meaning behind Horie's body art has been revealed ahead of RIZIN LANDMARK 16. Fans of the Japanese MMA promotion are discussing the designs and what they symbolize as the event approaches, adding to pre-fight buzz around the card.

Japanese golf retailer Niki Golf is holding its F-1 Grand Prix '26, a head-to-head contest to determine which fairway wood delivers the longest distance. The event invites golfers to compare club performance in a driving-distance showdown. Details about dates, participants and testing conditions have not been announced, so it is unclear how the ranking will be decided or when results will be revealed.

Japanese golfers are sharing advice on how to choose which ball to play in order to shoot in the 80s. The discussion focuses on a practical way of thinking about '持ち玉' — the ball you rely on — and how matching ball choice to your swing can help amateur players score more consistently. It comes amid a steady stream of Japanese-language golf lesson and practice tips circulating online.

A junior golfer in Hokkaido, Japan, is drawing attention with a golf swing video, shared with Japanese golf hashtags including Hokkaido golf, junior golf and golf swing. The clip appears on Golftweet, a Japanese golf video sharing platform, under the phrase 'Sayonara goodbye... and then...'. No further details about the player or results are available.

A Japanese golf instruction tip is circulating claiming that swinging the club on the right side produces a shot that flies without curving. The advice is shared as a basic swing fundamental aimed at golfers struggling with slices or hooks, and is being spread across Japanese golf communities under golf-related hashtags.

A Japanese golf figure has shared a personal message saying they kept hidden feelings to themselves because they could not do things halfway. The statement was posted on a golf-themed message board aimed at Japanese golf fans and professionals. Beyond the vague confession, no further details about who is speaking or what the feelings concern are available, so the substance of the message remains unclear.

A Japanese golf instruction item titled 'Those who close, those who open' is circulating among Japanese golf fans. The short lesson, part of a one-minute golf format with tags on swing technique and distance gains, addresses whether golfers close or open the clubface during the swing. It is being shared in Japanese golf communities interested in improving swing mechanics and driving distance.

Golf fans in Japan are discussing how the National Open, the country's top professional golf title, is open to entrants through qualifying rounds, meaning even amateurs can attempt to reach the professional peak. The discussion highlights the qualifying route and what it takes for amateur players to compete against pros.

Japanese golf professional Yano Azuma is offering a lesson on the correct body weight position when addressing the ball. The tip, shared via the golf lesson platform GolfTweet, covers fundamentals relevant to iron shots, approach play, driving and putting, and is aimed at beginners as well as experienced players looking to refine their setup and swing consistency.