Forest Country Club (Niigata Prefecture)

フォレストカントリー倶楽部

Niigata Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

144

Par

13,820

Distance

About This Course

Forest Country Club in Niigata Prefecture offers a dynamic 36-hole layout featuring two distinct courses. The East Course is a long, championship-caliber course that challenges players with its length and design, while the West Course is known for its strategic layout and beautiful undulations. Both courses feature bentgrass greens made exclusively from river sand, allowing them to maintain excellent conditions even in rain or heat. Set in a hilly region and designed by Gary Player, this club provides a rewarding experience for golfers seeking both challenge and natural beauty in the Chubu area. Soft spikes are recommended.

Gary Player

Designer

1974

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

144

Distance

13,820 yards

Course Area, m²

1,650,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Gary Player

Location

Niigata Prefecture

Established

1974

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,451

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,910

Holiday Price

from

¥10,420

Base Holiday Price

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

¥8,700

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

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Course Ratings

Community ratings and reviews for this golf course

Difficulty

3 out of 5

Fairway Width

2 out of 5

Green Difficulty

2 out of 5

Length

3 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Maintenance

4 out of 5

Hospitality

5 out of 5

Facilities

3 out of 5

Food

4 out of 5

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

180 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 East Course is long and demands distance, so prioritize finding the fairway off the tee rather than always trying to overpower, to avoid long, difficult approaches.

On the West Course, use placement more than distance because the beautiful undulations and shaping reward tee shots that leave uphill or sidehill approach angles.

Bentgrass greens constructed with river sand drain well and hold up in wet or hot weather, so expect consistent roll and take time to read subtle breaks and tiers.

Because the layout is hilly and some holes are exposed, pay close attention to wind direction and adjust club selection for crosswinds and downhill/uphill shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The Sea-of-Japan side climate brings cold, snowy winters and humid summers with a rainy season in early summer; spring and autumn are generally mild but late-summer typhoons or strong winds can occur, and hilly exposed holes can feel windier.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) when temperatures are mild and the course surfaces are at their best, avoiding heavy winter snow and the peak rainy/tsuyu period.