Ibusuki Golf Club

いぶすきゴルフクラブ

Kagoshima Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,151

Distance

About This Course

Ibusuki Golf Club is a historic 18-hole course located at the foot of Mount Kaimon, known as the "Satsuma Fuji," in southern Kyushu. Designed by Seiichi Inoue, the course takes full advantage of the natural terrain to provide a scenic and challenging experience. It has hosted notable tournaments, including the 2019 Japan Professional Golf Championship and the CASIO World Open from 1981 to 2004. The eighth hole features a downhill tee shot with stunning views of Mount Kaimon and the East China Sea. Soft spikes are required, and the course offers a par 72 layout stretching over 7,150 yards.

Seiichi Inoue

Designer

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,151 yards

Course Area, m²

500,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Seiichi Inoue

Location

Kagoshima Prefecture

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,645

Base Weekday Price

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

¥7,400

Holiday Price

from

¥15,850

Base Holiday Price

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

¥13,950

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

250 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 hilly—favor accuracy and position off the tee rather than always trying to hit driver to avoid penal slopes and tight approaches.

The downhill 8th hole requires careful club selection because elevation change and sea breeze can significantly affect distance.

Greens are Bentgrass and, given its tournament history, often run true and quick, so focus on speed control and reading subtle breaks.

Coastal winds from the East China Sea can be variable—check wind direction on elevated tees and aim to play one extra club into a headwind and less with a tailwind.

Because landing areas can be narrow and the layout uses natural terrain, play conservatively near hazards and prioritize hitting the fairway for easier approach shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Ibusuki has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers, a rainy season in June–July, mild winters, frequent sea breezes and occasional strong winds or typhoons in late summer and early autumn.

Best Season to Play

Late autumn through spring (October–May) is ideal to avoid the summer heat and typhoon season, with crisp conditions and clear views in autumn and spring.