Torakichi Nakamura
The main tournament wins for Torakichi Nakamura are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Asia
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Played as the Korea Open (Oct 4-7). Won by Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn). [Gurakbu course, Seoul CC, Neung-dong, Seoul; this course/club no longer exists].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (May 16-18; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Yoshiaki Fujii (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind 46-year-old Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn), who won this event for the fourth and last time. [Yokkaichi CC, Yokkaichi, Mie, Jpn].
Japan
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Played as the inaugural All Japan Amateur & Professional Championship (June 1; later known as the Chunichi Crowns). Won by Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn). [Wago course, Nagoya GC, Aichi, Japan].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (July 7/8; Japanese major ch'ship). Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn) beat Koichi Ono (Jpn) 5 and 4 in the final, to win this event for the third straight year. [Ibaraki CC, Ibaraki-shi, nr Osaka, Japan].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 28-30; Japanese major ch'ship). Second-placed Tadashi Kitta (Jpn) finished four shots behind Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn), who claimed the last of his three Japan Open titles. [Takanodai CC, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (Japanese major ch'ship). Defending champion Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn) beat Koji Kurihara (Jpn) 3 and 2 in the 36-hole final. Nakamura also prevailed when they met in the 1957 final. [Naruo GC, Inagawa, Hyogo, Jpn].
Japan
PGA of Japan
Played as the Japan PGA Championship (July 23-27; Japanese major ch'ship). Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn) beat Koji Kurihara (Jpn) by 2 holes in the 36-hole final. [Hodogaya CC, Asahi, Kanagawa, Japan].
Japan
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Played as the International Trophy (Oct 24-27; best individual 72-hole score at the Canada Cup). Second-placed Dave Thomas (Wales), Sam Snead (USA) and Gary Player (S Africa) finished 7 shots behind Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn). Team winners of the Cup: Torakichi Nakamura & Koichi Ono (Jpn). [Kasumigaseki CC, Kawagoe, Saitama, nr Tokyo].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Sept 18-20; Japanese major ch'ship). Won for the second time by Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn). [West course, Kasumigaseki CC, Kawagoe, Saitama, nr Tokyo].
Japan
JGA
Played as the Japan Open (Oct 8/9; Japanese major ch'ship). Shigeru Ishii (Jpn) finished in second place behind Torakichi "Pete" Nakamura (Jpn), who won the first of his three Japan Open titles. [Fuji course, Kawana Hotel, Ito, Shizuoka].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
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Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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