Hirakawa Country Club

平川カントリークラブ

Chiba Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

6,965

Distance

About This Course

Hirakawa Country Club is a challenging 18-hole forest course located in Chiba. Known for hosting the 1992 Japan Women’s Professional Golf Championship, the course features a very flat layout with only a 5-meter elevation difference throughout. Surrounded by cedar, zelkova, and magnolia trees, it demands both distance and accuracy from players. The course offers well-maintained bentgrass greens and a dedicated approach practice area, including greens, bunkers, and a fully grassed surface with shots playable from up to 50 yards. Soft spikes are required, making it a great venue for golfers looking for a classic yet demanding round in the Kanto region.

Kokichi Yasuda, Shiro Kawamura

Designer

1988

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,965 yards

Course Area, m²

770,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Kokichi Yasuda, Shiro Kawamura

Location

Chiba Prefecture

Established

1988

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥16,500

Base Weekday Price

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

¥13,955

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

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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 course is long and rewards distance, but prioritize controlled tee shots to keep the ball in the fairway rather than trying to overpower every hole.

Tree-lined fairways and narrow landing zones make accuracy off the tee essential, so consider 3-wood or long irons when driver risks bring you into trouble.

Well-maintained bentgrass greens are receptive and reward precise approaches, so aim to leave approach shots below the hole for safer two-putts.

Although the layout is very flat and often sheltered by trees, watch for wind funnels on more open holes where gusts can affect ball flight.

Use the extensive approach practice area to work on bunker play and shots from up to 50 yards, as scrambling from around the greens is often required.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Located in Chiba (Kanto), the area has hot, humid summers with a rainy season around June, mild springs and autumns, and cool, relatively dry winters; the wooded layout often shelters the course from steady winds but occasional gusts occur.

Best Season to Play

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures and firm, receptive greens, while summer is hot and humid and the rainy season (June) can make play less pleasant.