The Clark Country Club features 27 holes located on the foothills of the Eniwa mountain ranges. Named after Hokkaido’s historic patron Dr W.S. Clark, this lush parkland style course is hilly with some inspiring elevation changes off the tee box. The rise and troughs of the course together with the carefully placed bunkers and lakes make this an interesting and strategic course.
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27Holes / Nishi – Par 36 Back 3,455yd / Naka – Par 36 Back 3,279yd / Higashi – Par 36 Back 3,489yd
Established:
1973
Distance:
35km Northwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
The Eniwa Country Club features 27 holes – the Mashu, Akan and Shikotsu nines. This gorgeous woodland course is located at the foothills of Mount Kosekiyama. Carved out of an undulating terrain of white birch forest, the course challenges with its strategic water hazards, bunkers and undulating greens. The Shikotsu Course enjoys commanding views of Mount Eniwadake, while the Akan Course features the challenging 6th Hole, a 498-yard par 4. The 3rd Mashu Course is well regarded for its natural beauty. Tried and tested by the best, the club has hosted many professional tournaments on both the men and ladies Japan PGA, including the flagship Japan PGA Championship in 2009.
Designer:
Hirochika Tomisawa
Holes / Par / Yardage:
27 Holes / Mashu – Back 3,452yd (Par 36) / Akan – Back 3,468yd (Par 36) / Shikotsu Par – Back 3,504yd (Par 36)
Established:
1991
Distance:
25km West of New Chitose AIrport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
The Brooks Country Club is beautifully sculpted out of the native slopes of the terrain. The undulating fairways and greens on this authentic handmade course present distinct challenges throughout 18 holes. One of the tougher courses in Hokkaido, accurate judgment and courage is key here. In the first nine, the layout showcases a gorgeous contrast of white birch and Japanese pine trees, while the second nine is reminiscent of Scotland’s links courses.
Designer:
Ed Sneed / Taizo Kawata
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 7,078yd
Established:
1992
Distance:
13km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Golf at the exquisite Katsura Golf Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. One of his personal favourites, this gorgeous parkland course is nestled in a forest of native Katsura pine. One of the most expansive and elegant courses in Hokkaido, the Katsura Golf Club features exquisite bent grass from tee to green. Greens here are fairly big and receptive but can trickle onto tight chipping areas. Though there are large landing areas off the tees, strategically located dry creeks, lakes and bunkers challenge even the best. No two holes run parallel on this idyllic and majestic course.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Jr
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 6,495yd
Established:
1993
Distance:
16km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
A majestic resort course located in the heart of the Hokkaido hinterland forests, the Nidom Classic Course is a stunning woodland masterpiece. There are 45 holes carved out of the lush conifer forest and native lakes, with 18 holes to enjoy on the championship Nispa Course and another 27 holes on the Ikoro Course. The Nispa Course hosted the Japan PGA Matchplay Championship 7 times and the Japan LPGA Konica Minolta Cup. Enjoy the slick bent grass greens on these courses.
Designer:
Nao Sugaya
Holes / Par / Yardage:
45Holes / Nispa – Par 72 Back 7,029yd / Ikoro – (1) Pirika – Back 3,519yd
(2) Kamui – Back 3,473yd (3) Ashiri – Back 3,345yd
Established:
1987
Distance:
17km South of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range, Hotel
The Noboribetsu Country Club is located in the southern coastal region of Noboribetsu. The captivating 18 hole Satsunai Course showcases the best of the Japanese woodlands, with views of the surrounding mountains in the distance. Play through moderate undulations and doglegs on the course, and enjoy the slick greens on this course. This sister course of the Eniwa Country Club, recently hosted the Japan LPGA’s Konica Minolta Cup.
Designer:
Kajima Corp
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18Holes – Satsunai Par 72 Back 7,094yd
Distance:
76km Southwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
The Sapporo Regent Golf Club is situated on the gentle hills of Sapporo. Play at one of the 3 charming courses here – the Old Course, the New Course and the Thompson Course. The Thompson Course, designed by renowned designer Peter Thompson, is a links style course with pot bunkers strategically located throughout this largely flat layout.
Designer:
Old / New – Hisaki Kajitani & Hiroyoshi Tomizawa / Thomson – Peter Thomson
Holes / Par / Yardage:
54 Holes, Par 72 / Old – Back 6,929yd / New –Back 6.672yd / Thomson –Back 6,872yd
Established:
1974
Distance:
37km Northwest of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
Situated in the heart of the Hokkaido hinterland, the North Country Club is a stunning championship course designed by renowned golfer Isao Aoki. This magnificent course is one of the few Japanese courses featuring bent grass turf from tee to green. The course is said to combine the beauty of Augusta with the challenge of Saint Andrews. It also regularly hosts the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup, a professional Japan Golf Tour event.
Designer:
Isao Aoki
Holes / Par / Yardage:
18 Holes / Par 72 / Back 6,920yd
Established:
1993
Distance:
11km West of New Chitose Airport
Facilities:
Clubhouse, Restaurant, Pro Shop, Driving Range
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