Haru Cup #6: Koshigaya Golf Course Event Report

On a hot, summerlike day, Marcos Tanaka took first place in the 6th Haru Cup event at Koshigaya Golf Club in Saitama. With temperatures approaching 30 degrees, Marcos matched the hot weather with superb golf that included five birdies on his way to a net 67 (gross 73).  Marcos picked up 500 Haru Cup points with his first Haru Cup victory, played at the refurbished course in the new Koshigaya Sports Center.


Carolyn Macdonald and Stanislav Filin tied for second and 300 points with a net 68 for each.  Carolyn shot a gross 94 while Stan turned in a gross 103. 


The event took place last Saturday, May 31st, and was organized by Yasu Iwatani.

In the overall race, Chris Hurquin still leads the Haru Cup with 1,230 points with 2 events to play.  Yasu Iwatani remains in second with 1,150 points.     

The next Haru Cup event, #7, will take place at Nikko Premium Golf in Tochigi on June 7th.  As of this writing, there is currently one opening.

The Haru Cup, sponsored by Accor and Piranha Golf, will have the 8th and final event at Kodama Golf Club in Saitama.  This finale gives double points for all places including 1000 points for first.

Winner Marcos Tanaka tees off on the 8th hole.

Alastair Macdonald watches his drive sail down the fairway.

Kowata-san with his approach on the 9th hole.

From the left, Jono Gaydon, Carolyn Macdonald, Thierry Grave and Peter Gaydon

From the left, Stanislav Filin, Eginardo Bertoli, Brigitte Grave, Chris Hurquin

L to R, Joe Cheung, Asami-san, Kowata-san, and Yasu Iwatani

From the left, Kowata-san, a questionable golfer, Alastair Macdonald, and Marcos Tanaka

Haru Cup #6 Results

Haru Cup Standings