5 fun facts about park golf in Japan

Two women having fun while playing park golf at 1Club in Vernon, NJ, laughing and enjoying the game on the scenic course surrounded by lush greenery.

Park golf started with a simple idea in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, in 1983. Instead of building another complicated sport that required expensive equipment or a high level of skill, its creators wanted something that people of different ages could enjoy together in an ordinary park. That little idea turned into a sport of its own. Today, […]

Playboy Club to park golf. Great Gorge’s wild legacy lives at 1Club

Vernon Valley drone view, Great Gorge valley

If you’ve searched for the Playboy Club in Vernon, NJ, you’re probably looking for a piece of New Jersey history that still sparks curiosity decades later. The famous resort might not be running anymore, but its story definitely did not stop when the doors closed. The property that used to welcome celebrities, vacationers, and weekend […]

The history of park golf (and why it’s taking off)

Family enjoying park golf at the new park golf club - 1 Club, s a symbol of park golf sport.

Ever heard of Park Golf? This fun twist on traditional golf has been quietly gaining popularity throughout the United States these past few years. I’d describe it as sitting somewhere between serious golf and mini-golf – it’s way more relaxed and accessible than traditional golf, but still gives you that satisfaction of a well-placed shot. […]