Phoenix Country Club: 2026 Access and Booking Update
One of the great names in Japanese golf hosts the Dunlop Phoenix again this November, on the Miyazaki coast among a forest of black pines. Here is where Phoenix Country Club stands for 2026, how the resort works, and how to play it.
The news: the Dunlop Phoenix returns this November
Phoenix Country Club's place in the calendar is fixed by the Dunlop Phoenix, the rich and long running tournament it has hosted every November since 1974. The 2026 edition is set to be played in November as usual, continuing one of the most storied events on the Japan Golf Tour, with Yosuke Tsukada the most recent champion in 2025.
Nothing about the course has changed for the new season; the news is the tournament cycle that defines the club's year. For travellers, the practical point is that the course is closed to general play around the event, so timing matters when you plan a round here.
A great name on the Miyazaki coast
Opened in 1971 and a fixture of the international calendar since the Dunlop Phoenix arrived in 1974, Phoenix has been won by Johnny Miller, Seve Ballesteros, Tiger Woods and a long line of the game's best. The Takachiho and Sumiyoshi nines combine for the championship course, a par 71 laid out through a dense forest of black pines on the Hyuga Sea, with the resort tightening the setup for tournament week.
The course is the centrepiece of the Seagaia resort, with hotels, dining and other facilities on the same coastal site, so a golf trip here folds easily into a wider Miyazaki holiday on Japan's mild southern island of Kyushu.
How to play it in 2026
Phoenix is a resort course, and stay and play through the Seagaia resort is the most reliable way for visiting golfers to secure a tee time. Indicative green fees sit in the region of around 30,000 yen, varying by day and season, and a caddie and cart are common in the Japanese style. Treat these as indicative for the 2026 season and always confirm directly with the resort before booking.
Miyazaki sits on the south east coast of Kyushu and enjoys one of the milder climates in Japan, which keeps the course playable across much of the year. Avoid the Dunlop Phoenix week in November if you want to play rather than watch, and book stay and play well ahead, as the resort is popular with both domestic and overseas golfers.
Our take
Our take is that Phoenix is a pilgrimage for golfers who follow the game's history. The roll call of champions alone tells you the quality of the test, and the black pine forest on the Hyuga Sea gives it a setting unlike anything in Europe or North America.
If you are planning a 2026 Japan trip, decide whether you want to watch the Dunlop Phoenix in November or play the course in quieter months, book stay and play through Seagaia for the best access, and confirm the season rates directly. Pair it with a wider Kyushu itinerary to make the journey south worthwhile.
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Questions
Can visitors play Phoenix Country Club?
Yes. Phoenix is a resort course, and stay and play through the Seagaia resort is the most reliable way for visiting golfers to secure a tee time. The course is closed to general play around the Dunlop Phoenix in November, so plan your dates accordingly.
What are the green fees at Phoenix Country Club for 2026?
Indicative 2026 green fees sit in the region of around 30,000 yen, varying by day and season, typically with a caddie and cart in the Japanese style. Treat these as indicative and always confirm directly with the resort before booking.
When is the Dunlop Phoenix 2026 at Phoenix Country Club?
The Dunlop Phoenix is set to be played in November 2026, as it has been every November since 1974. Exact dates are confirmed by the tournament organisers closer to the event.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Course, access and fee details verified June 2026 from club and golf travel sources; conditions and green fees change, so always confirm directly before booking. Last reviewed June 2026.