Golden Valley Golf Club

ゴールデンバレーゴルフ倶楽部

Hyogo Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,233

Distance

About This Course

Golden Valley Golf Club, located in Hyogo Prefecture, offers a stunning golf experience surrounded by mountains and water. With 18 holes, 16 of which feature beautiful water hazards like ponds and creeks, the course challenges players with strategic layouts and highly undulating greens. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course is known for its scenic views, especially vibrant during the autumn foliage season, casting a golden glow over the landscape. Maintained to tournament standards, Golden Valley promises a rewarding challenge for golfers seeking both beauty and a test of skill.

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Designer

1987

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,233 yards

Course Area, m²

2,800,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Location

Hyogo Prefecture

Established

1987

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

300 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

With 16 holes featuring ponds and creeks, conservative tee shots that favor the safe side of fairways will minimize penalty strokes.

At 7,233 yards and hilly terrain, the course rewards accuracy over sheer distance, so favor fairway woods and long irons off the tee when trouble looms.

Greens are highly undulating and maintained to tournament standards, so aim for the correct side of the green to leave manageable downhill or sidehill putts.

Wind can be variable on exposed ridges and elevated holes, so check direction and adjust club selection accordingly.

Plan lay-ups to avoid water hazards and treat creek crossings conservatively rather than chasing heroic line-of-sight shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The course sits in inland Hyogo with a humid temperate climate: a rainy season in June–July, hot humid summers with possible typhoons in late summer, and mild cool winters; hilltops can experience variable winds and autumn tends to be the clearest period.

Best Season to Play

Autumn (October–November) is the best time to visit for vivid fall foliage and generally stable, dry weather, with spring (April–May) also offering pleasant conditions; avoid the rainy season (June–July) and typhoon-prone late summer.