Chigusa Country Club

千草カントリークラブ

Hyogo Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

6,950

Distance

About This Course

Chigusa Country Club, located in Hyogo Prefecture, is a scenic 18-hole forest course known for its rolling terrain and fast bentgrass greens. Originally designed by five-time Open Championship winner Peter Thomson and later renovated by Yūkichi Kobayashi, the course offers a challenging yet enjoyable round throughout the year. Guests often stay at the adjacent Chigusa Sanso lodge, enjoying cool summer nights away from city heat. Celebrating its long history since opening in 1975, the club combines exceptional course conditions with reasonable pricing, making it a popular destination for golfers seeking both comfort and quality play.

Peter Thomson, Yūkichi Kobayashi

Designer

1975

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,950 yards

Course Area, m²

1,080,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Peter Thomson, Yūkichi Kobayashi

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

Established

1975

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥5,480

Base Weekday Price

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

¥4,482

Holiday Price

from

¥8,980

Base Holiday Price

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

¥7,664

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

30 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

The tree-lined, forest layout features relatively narrow, undulating fairways so prioritize accuracy off the tee over sheer distance.

Fast bentgrass greens reward precise approach shots and smooth putting, so play conservative lines and allow extra room for long putts to avoid three-putts.

The course routing is rolling with elevation changes, so adjust club selection for uphill and downhill lies rather than relying on flat-yardage alone.

Winds are often calm in the trees but can pick up on exposed or elevated holes, so check the flags and choose controlled shots when gusts are present.

At nearly 6,950 yards from the back tees, consider laying up on long par 4s and managing risk to keep the ball in play for a lower score.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The course sits in forested, hilly terrain so summers are humid with a pronounced June rainy season and occasional typhoon influence in late summer, nights tend to be cooler than the city, winters are chilly with possible light snow, and spring and autumn deliver the most stable, mild conditions; winds are often reduced inside the trees but can gust on exposed or elevated holes.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable conditions for golf, while early summer can be pleasant at the lodge but includes the June rainy season and late summer may see typhoon-related winds.