Kengo Aoshima is a Golf Performance Specialist who achieved 13 consecutive appearances at the World Junior Golf Championship (Asian record) and studied at Wake Forest University and UCLA. In 2019, he became the first Japanese selection for the Arnold Palmer Cup and achieved a highest ranking of #13 among 3,000+ NCAA Division I golfers. He currently serves as the world's first TITLEIST Performance Specialist, TRACKMAN Certified Professional Level 2, Japan's first DECADE Golf certified instructor, and FLOWCODE Golf Master Instructor.

Yes, Kengo Aoshima played alongside current PGA Tour stars Will Zalatoris and Cameron Young at Wake Forest University. The team achieved #1 national ranking, and Kengo became the first Japanese player selected to the Arnold Palmer Cup International Team in 2019.

Ken5.Golf's strength lies in Kengo Aoshima's unique background: 1) Competitive achievements including 13 consecutive World Junior Championships (Asian record) and #13 NCAA ranking, 2) Combined academic and athletic experience at Wake Forest University (Arnold Palmer's alma mater) and UCLA, 3) Business experience at Goldman Sachs, 4) Trusted relationships with world-class coaches (Rick Sessinghaus, Parker McLachlin, Mezawa Hidenori). We leverage this experience to provide world-class golf experiences unavailable elsewhere in Japan.

Lesson rates vary by location. Central Tokyo: ¥52,000/hour, Kanto region: ¥63,000/hour, other regions: please inquire. Round lessons start from ¥312,000 for one person. First-time customers are required to book a minimum of 2 hours. Please see our Personal Coaching page for details.

Yes, beginners are welcome! Ken5.Golf provides instruction for all levels, from those with less than 1 year of golf experience to tour professionals. For beginners, we offer instruction tailored to your pace, covering fundamentals to practical skills. Some seminar participants have improved from a best of 92 to 79 within 6 weeks.

Kengo Aoshima is not affiliated with any specific studio and will come to your preferred location. Lessons are available throughout Central Tokyo, Kanto region, and other areas. For round lessons, when we book the course, it will be at Oneway GC in Ibaraki Prefecture. Transportation costs are negotiable.

They are offered but limited. Please reach out via the contact form if you are interested and Kengo will suggest an effective plan to reach your golfing goals.

To book a lesson, please contact us through the inquiry form on our website. Let us know your preferred date, time, location, and lesson content, and we will get back to you.

All are welcome. Please reach out via the contact form to book your first lesson with me. Be sure to share your name, where you live, and your golfing goals.

Kengo is Titleist's first performance specialist in the world. His role is to share elite course management, mental game strength, and effective practice routines to Titleist staff players.

Yes, Kengo Aoshima is a TRACKMAN Certified Professional Level 2, and uses Trackman for data analysis during lessons. We provide swing improvement guidance based on objective data.

Lessons can be booked in 1-hour increments. First-time customers are required to book a minimum of 2 hours. Round lessons involve playing one full round on the course.

Results vary by individual, but notable achievements include: US Amateur Best 32, Japan Amateur qualifiers (including Top 10), Japan Collegiate Champion, best score 92→79 (6 weeks), best score 82→74 (3-hour camp/seminar only).

Reservations are confirmed once the date and time are finalized. Refunds are not available after confirmation, but one free date change is allowed (within 6 months). If accommodation or transportation costs have already been incurred, these will be the customer's responsibility. For weather-related cancellations, please consult with us by the day before.

Yes, we have programs for junior golfers. We particularly focus on supporting students aiming for US college golf programs. Kengo Aoshima provides instruction based on his own experience of competing in the World Junior Golf Championship for 13 consecutive years.

Yes, Kengo Aoshima is bilingual in Japanese and English, so lessons are available in either language. International clients are welcome.

Yes, we support competitive golfers. Through Total Golf Life Support, Kengo Aoshima serves as your dedicated performance specialist, providing comprehensive support for competition. We support everyone from pros aiming for international tours to amateurs pursuing titles.

Kengo is emerging as a golf analyst in Japan thanks to his high level, competitive amateur golf experience and US collegiate background. His strong suit as an analyst is his connections with players on TOUR, course management, and technique explanation.

The Arnold Palmer Cup is an international collegiate golf event, often called the college version of the Ryder Cup, where US and International student golfers compete. Kengo Aoshima became the first Japanese player selected to the International Team in 2019. Selection is based on top NCAA rankings, making it a prestigious honor.

Kengo qualified for the Junior World Golf Championships for 13 consecutive years, which is the most of any Asian player in tournament history. He also finished runner-up in 2011.

Yes, Kengo is a master instructor of FLOWCODE, which is the mental game strengthening program that helped Collin Morikawa to become a multiple time major winner.

Kengo Aoshima founded Ken5.Golf to combine his 25 years of golf experience in Japan and the US with his business experience at Goldman Sachs, providing world-class golf experiences unavailable elsewhere in Japan. He started his current work driven by a desire to bring unique value to Japanese golfers, including connections with world top coaches and competitive experience in the NCAA.

Kengo Aoshima is Japan's first DECADE certified instructor. DECADE is a course strategy system based on strokes gained analysis developed by Scott Fawcett, used by top professionals worldwide. Kengo is the only certified instructor who can provide this methodology in Japan.

Yes! Please feel free to reach out and I will suggest an event anyone can enjoy!

Yes! Kengo is well-connected with numerous members of prestigious golf clubs across Japan. Give him your budget for the trip and he will send you a proposal right away!