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The Japan Golf Association (JGA) is the national governing body for amateur golf in Japan. The JGA was founded in 1924. The JGA is responsible for organizing the Japan Open Golf Championship, Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, Japan Amateur Championship, and other national championships. The JGA represents Japan in international competitions and oversees the rules of golf in Japan.

How Golfers Say It

"JGA."
"Japan Golf Association."
"Japanese governing body."

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Origin

The Japan Golf Association (JGA) was founded in 1924 as the national governing body for amateur golf in Japan.

Rules & Context

The JGA is responsible for organizing the Japan Open Golf Championship, Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, Japan Amateur Championship, and other national championships.

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"The Japan Golf Association (JGA) is the national governing body for amateur golf in Japan, founded in 1924. The JGA is responsible for organizing the Japan Open Golf Championship, Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, Japan Amateur Championship, and other national championships."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the JGA founded?

1924. The Japan Golf Association was founded in 1924 as the national governing body for amateur golf in Japan.

What does the JGA organize?

Japan Open and other championships. The JGA is responsible for organizing the Japan Open Golf Championship, Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, and Japan Amateur Championship.

Where is the JGA based?

Tokyo, Japan. The Japan Golf Association is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

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