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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

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Shin Peoria Handicap System Explained

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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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Iruma Country Club

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...

Course Rating

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,620, R-6,238, L-5,199

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Kasama Forest G.C.

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...

Course Rating

72.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-7,008 / R-5,808

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Kita-Musashi Country Club

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...

Course Rating

70.6

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,608, R-6,237

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Kansai

Arita Resol Golf Club

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...

Course Rating

73.1

Holes/Par

18/72

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Chubu

Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club

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...

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Holes/Par

36/144

Yardage

B-6,803, R-6,478, L-5,490

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Kanagawa C.C.

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...

Course Rating

68.3

Holes/Par

27/108

Yardage

R-5,693 (east and South)

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Spa & Golf Resort Kuji

スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈

At Spa & Golf Resort Kuji, where the art of golf meets the tranquility of a spa retreat. A wonderfully crafted 18-hole course embodies strategic...

Course Rating

71.8

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-6,732, R-6,256, L-5,734

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Hokkaido

Hanazono Golf

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.

Course Rating

72.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

7016

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Murasakizuka G.C.

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...

Course Rating

71.8

Holes/Par

27/108

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Manna Country Club (Manna Course)

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...

Course Rating

72.1

Holes/Par

27/108

Yardage

B-6,6145, R-6.335, F-5,777

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Chugoku

Setouchi Golf Resort

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...

Course Rating

73.4

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,253

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Kansai

Kansai Country Club

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...

Course Rating

71.5

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,610

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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

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...

Course Rating

73.2

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

B-7,197, R-6,558, F-5,442

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Tsutsujigaoka Country Club

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...

Course Rating

72.5

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,670

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Minamitochigi Golf Club

南栃木ゴルフ倶楽部

This 18-hole course is amazingly laid out amongst some beautiful mountains, in a tiered pattern, offering a spacious layout with gentle downhills and...

Course Rating

Holes/Par

18/72

Yardage

6,621

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