SCO Group Appoints Professional Golfer Taiga Semikawa as Ambassador

SCO Group (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Yusuke Tamai) has officially announced an ambassador partnership with leading professional golfer Taiga Semikawa.

Background Under its vision of 'creating a 105-year lifespan through technology,' SCO Group operates under the mission 'Flip the Common Sense,' delivering the value of dental medicine through unconventional approaches.

Taiga Semikawa, the new ambassador, is known for breaking records, including becoming the first amateur in 95 years to win the Japan Open in 2022. His approach of constantly presenting new horizons to fans mirrors SCO Group’s goal of making dental care more accessible and expanding choices for patients.

Japan’s First Initiative: Protecting Oral Health at Golf Courses SCO Group will sponsor the introduction of the first-ever 'Mobile Oral Care Clinic' (mobile dental screening vehicle) at the BMW Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup, beginning June 4, 2026.

By partnering with Semikawa, the reigning champion, the company aims to promote the new value that 'preventive dentistry is the key to maximizing performance' to fans, local communities, and the broader public.

Taiga Semikawa's Comments 'I am very pleased to enter into this ambassador agreement with SCO Group. I deeply resonate with their mission to 'Flip the Common Sense.' Throughout my career, I have challenged norms, such as winning the Japan Open as an amateur.

In professional sports, oral health is just as critical as physical conditioning for performance. I support SCO Group's 'Oral Project' and look forward to using golf to educate all generations—from children to the elderly—about oral hygiene. I am committed to maintaining my own oral health to perform at my best and look forward to working with SCO Group to raise awareness about preventive dentistry.'

About SCO Group SCO Group is developing next-generation operation systems to support the future of dental care. The company provides practical solutions to dental clinics nationwide, including cashless payment support, operational efficiency, and medical equipment procurement. Furthermore, the company actively participates in sports and support activities to deliver 'ikigai' (purpose in life) and promote a sustainable society that supports health from both physical and mental perspectives.