ABC Golf Club

ＡＢＣゴルフ倶楽部

Hyogo Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,235

Distance

About This Course

ABC Golf Club is a well-designed 18-hole course located in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture. Featuring a gentle hilly terrain with a modest elevation change of 17 meters, it offers a tournament-level challenge on a mostly flat layout. The course is characterized by wide fairways accented with 90 bunkers and a dozen ponds of various sizes, adding strategic variety. The last three holes stand out for their beauty and tactical appeal, leaving a lasting impression. Each hole allows clear views from tee to green. The 18th hole features a pond near the green, making players decide between an aggressive or cautious approach. The club marks its 40th anniversary in 2025.

Shoichi Suzuki, Takeru Sato

Designer

1985

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,235 yards

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Shoichi Suzuki, Takeru Sato

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

Established

1985

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥19,400

Base Weekday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥16,500

Holiday Price

from

¥24,900

Base Holiday Price

Base price without additional services like cart rental, caddie fees, or facility charges

¥21,500

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

Payment Methods

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

216 yards

Practice Stalls

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

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Playing Tips

Fairways are generally wide, but with 90 bunkers and many ponds you should prioritize accuracy off the tee to avoid big numbers.

At 7,235 yards the course plays long, so distance off the tee is an advantage but club selection into greens must be conservative when hazards are near.

Elevation changes are modest (around 17 m) so adjust club selection only slightly for uphill and downhill shots rather than large yardage changes.

The closing stretch of holes is the most tactical and memorable, and the 18th in particular requires a clear decision between an aggressive carry over the pond or a safer lay-up.

Bentgrass greens tend to hold approach shots and can be brisk in cooler months, so focus on speed control and reading subtle breaks on your putts.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kato in Hyogo has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and a rainy season in June–July, occasional typhoon risk in late summer, and generally mild winters; winds are usually light but can gust across the hillier holes.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play for mild temperatures, more stable weather and firmer, faster greens; avoid the rainy season and the hot, humid midsummer if possible.

Dress Code

When visiting, please wear a blazer or jacket, except from June to September. Men playing in half pants (including three-quarter length) must wear socks that cover the ankles. Please refrain from wearing camouflage-patterned clothing.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only