Original title
STAR CHIP GOLF
Released
3/22/2025
Origin country
JP
Genre
Reality
Production companies
ABEMA
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
2
Number of episodes
4
STAR CHIP GOLF is an original ABEMA golf variety program conceived by actor Shohei Miura. It pits golf-loving celebrities against each other in a unique format involving "chips" and strategic betting, blending skill with psychological warfare.
The inaugural season featured a different star-studded lineup and a maximum prize of 1.2 million yen.
The Premiere: The four stars (Shohei Miura, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Chidori's Nobu, and EXILE NAOTO) meet at the course. The episode focuses on their "private" golf styles and the introduction of the chip betting system. Yoshitaka’s natural, "unfiltered" personality becomes a highlight.
The competition intensifies as they reach the "Event Holes." The final chip counts are tallied to determine the winner of the 1.2 million yen prize.
Season 2 of STAR CHIP GOLF recently aired on ABEMA in January 2026, building on the success of the first season with even higher stakes and a larger-than-life cast. The maximum prize money was increased to 2.2 million yen.
The Debut: Kanna Hashimoto makes her first-ever appearance on a golf program. She stuns the cast with a "perfect" bunker shot and reveals details about her private golf life.
The Finale: The "Only One Chip" rule is introduced, sparking a heated protest from Shohei Miura. Kanna Hashimoto delivers the "Miracle of 1mm.
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