Gamo Golf Club (Shiga Prefecture)

蒲生ゴルフ倶楽部

Shiga Prefecture • Forest

Holes

108

Par

10,413

Distance

About This Course

Gamo Golf Club is a tranquil 27-hole forest course located in the plains of Gamo District, Shiga Prefecture. Designed by renowned architect Seizo Tomizawa, it opened in 1977 and features three distinct courses: Hira, Ibuki, and Suzuka, totaling over 10,400 yards. The club welcomes guests with a charming traditional clubhouse surrounded by beautifully maintained trees and seasonal cherry blossoms. Facilities include a spacious competition room and a Japanese-style hotel with a garden, perfect for staying overnight. Conveniently accessible by car and train, Gamo Golf Club offers a relaxing and scenic golfing experience suitable for all levels.

Seizo Tomizawa

Designer

1977

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

108

Distance

10,413 yards

Course Area, m²

1,470,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Seizo Tomizawa

Location

Shiga Prefecture

Established

1977

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥9,840

Base Weekday Price

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

¥8,300

Holiday Price

from

¥15,890

Base Holiday Price

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

¥13,800

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Course Ratings

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Difficulty

3 out of 5

Fairway Width

3 out of 5

Green Difficulty

3 out of 5

Length

2 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Maintenance

4 out of 5

Hospitality

5 out of 5

Facilities

5 out of 5

Food

4 out of 5

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

240 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.

Playing Tips

The course is a tree-lined, relatively flat forest layout so prioritize accuracy off the tee to avoid trouble in the rough and among trees.

Familiarize yourself with the three 9-hole routings (Hira, Ibuki, Suzuka) early in the round so you can choose safe lines on doglegs and recurring tee shots.

Greens are bentgrass and well maintained but can be subtly undulating, so hit approaches with controlled distance and spend time reading breaks before putting.

Many holes are sheltered by trees so wind is often calm, but exposed holes can pick up crosswinds—check conditions and adjust club selection accordingly.

Given the moderate length and fairway widths, conservative positional play and aiming for the center of the fairway usually produces better scores than trying to overpower holes.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The area has humid summers with a rainy season in June and occasional late-summer typhoons, while spring and autumn are generally mild with variable breezes influenced by nearby Lake Biwa.

Best Season to Play

Spring for cherry blossoms and autumn for comfortable temperatures and vibrant fall colors.