Designed in 1968, Kanagawa C.C. is one of the older courses in the Kanagawa area. Known for its tricky layout, a golfer will need a a variety of shots...
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Osaka's Best Golf Shops
Osaka Is Japan's second-largest city, located in the Kansai area in West Japan. It is a particularly popular golf destination with 34 courses in its immediate vicinity but is situated also ideally next to Kyoto, Kobe, and Mie which combined have over 100 courses, not to mention the extensive
Shin Peoria Handicap System Explained
When playing in a competition in Japan you will find the format of choiice is the new or 'Shin' Peoria System, popular when you have have people who don't maintain a handicap, or insist that they are 'Not that great' and then shoot the round of their lives! In either case, Shin Peoira is functional for makaing a fair and level playing field. All golf clubs in Japan are famiar with this and can calaculate scores for your game afterward, just ask the caddy master's office.
How does it work?
New 'Shin' Peoria is also known as double Peoria system. Simply, the course will pick 6 random holes which will be used to determine handicap. Meaning whatever you got on these six holes will dicate your handicap. for example if you shot 6 over par on the choesen 6 holes your handicap would be 18 (average for the 6 holes x 3 to make 18). As normal, the handicaps will be deducted from the gross score to make the final net scores.
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Chubu
Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
An esteemed golf course nestled in the Izu area, the course was built in 1961, and is perched atop a hill 450 meters above sea level, offering...
Holes/Par
36/144
Yardage
B-6,803, R-6,478, L-5,490
Chugoku
Setouchi Golf Resort
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
Setouchi Golf Resort stands as one of Japan's premier resort courses, gracing a prime hillside location overlooking the picturesque Seto Inland Sea...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,253
Kanto
Manna Country Club Gary Player Course
真名カントリークラブゲーリー・プレーヤーコース
真名カントリークラブゲーリー・プレーヤーコース
The Manna Country Club Gary Player Course is a testament to the legendary golfer's passion for the game, and stands as a unique golfing gem in Japan's...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-7,197, R-6,558, F-5,442
Kanto
Kisarazu Higashi Country Club
木更津東カントリークラブ
木更津東カントリークラブ
Nestled in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, just 1 hour from central Tokyo, this exceptional course is relatively straight and flat on most holes...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,728, R-6,245, F-5,310
Kansai
Hanna Country Club
阪奈カントリークラブ
阪奈カントリークラブ
Designed by master craftsman Shunsuke Kato, this full-fledged urban championship course has hosted prestigious events such as the LPGA Osaka Women's...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,365
Kanto
Kanagawa C.C.
神奈川カントリークラブ
神奈川カントリークラブ
Designed in 1968, Kanagawa C.C. is one of the older courses in the Kanagawa area. Known for its tricky layout, a golfer will need a a variety of shots...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
R-5,693 (east and South)
Chubu
Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
An esteemed golf course nestled in the Izu area, the course was built in 1961, and is perched atop a hill 450 meters above sea level, offering...
Holes/Par
36/144
Yardage
B-6,803, R-6,478, L-5,490
Chugoku
Setouchi Golf Resort
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
Setouchi Golf Resort stands as one of Japan's premier resort courses, gracing a prime hillside location overlooking the picturesque Seto Inland Sea...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,253
Hokkaido
Hanazono Golf
ハナゾノゴルフ
ハナゾノゴルフ
Set in a stunning natural setting with outstanding water features, a cool and comfortable scenic course to enjoy playing at-altitude.
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
7016
Kanto
Murasakizuka G.C.
紫塚ゴルフ倶楽部
紫塚ゴルフ倶楽部
This is a golf resort for the Golfer who likes to combine good food, relaxing and luxurious facilities with fantastic golf. 27 holes, onsen, Hotel...
Holes/Par
27/108
Kanto
Kasama Forest G.C.
かさまフォレストゴルフクラブ
かさまフォレストゴルフクラブ
2 minutes from the nearest Interchange exit, Kasama Forest is a beautiful parkland course with gently rolling hills and hemmed by densely forested...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-7,008 / R-5,808
Kansai
Kansai Country Club
関西カントリークラブ
関西カントリークラブ
Less than an hour from Osaka and Kyoto, this flat course nestled atop a plateau-like hill boasts minimal elevation changes, while offering a serene...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,610
Kanto
Manna Country Club (Manna Course)
真名カントリークラブ 真名コース
真名カントリークラブ 真名コース
With 27 holes, each possessing its own distinct character and challenges, The Manna Country Club offers a fun and leisurely round amidst breathtaking...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
B-6,6145, R-6.335, F-5,777
Kansai
Arita Resol Golf Club
有田リソルゴルフクラブ
有田リソルゴルフクラブ
Embark on an exhilarating journey at this 18-hole championship course, stretching an impressive 7,086 yards. Designed to offer both challenge and...
Holes/Par
18/72
Kanto
Tsutsujigaoka Country Club
つつじヶ丘カントリー倶楽部
つつじヶ丘カントリー倶楽部
Tsutsujigaoka Country Club is an 18-hole, 6,670-yard par-72 offering an interesting challenge for all levels of golfer. The course layout is quite...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,670
Kanto
Iruma Country Club
入間カントリー倶楽部
入間カントリー倶楽部
A beautiful forest course that is conveniently located just within an hour from Tokyo, and has a reputation for its excellent course condition. This...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,620, R-6,238, L-5,199
Kanto
Kita-Musashi Country Club
北武蔵カントリークラブ
北武蔵カントリークラブ
Located just a 60-minute drive from Tokyo city center, and a mere 15 minutes from the Kanetsu Expressway Honjo Kodama IC, this magnificent 18-hole...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,608, R-6,237
Kansai
Miki Yokawa Country Club
三木よかわカントリークラブ
三木よかわカントリークラブ
Miki Yokokawa Country Club stands proudly as one of the premier golfing destinations in the Hyogo region, offering enthusiasts a traditional Japanese...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
East: 3,353 Naka: 3,409 West: 3,291
Chubu
Fuji Kagosaka 36 Golf Club
富士籠坂36ゴルフクラブ
富士籠坂36ゴルフクラブ
A unique parkland forest course located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The Front 9 is long and exciting and the Back 9 consists of technical holes requiring...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
R-6,300, L-5,236
Kanto
Shimonita C.C.
下仁田カントリークラブ
下仁田カントリークラブ
What sets this course apart is its overall flat terrain and spacious fairways, making it perfect for golfers of all skill levels. With a generous...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-7,018, R-6,367