How much does it cost to play Ketoin Golf Club?

Green fees at Ketoin Golf Club start from about ¥8,000 on weekdays and ¥10,000 on weekends and holidays. The final price depends on the season, tee time, and whether lunch, cart, or a caddie is included.

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Ketoin Golf Club

祁答院ゴルフ倶楽部

Kagoshima Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,090

Distance

About This Course

Ketoin Golf Club is a nearly flat hilly course located in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima. While it avoids complex features, its overall length and strategically placed bunkers—totaling 107—make it a challenging test for golfers aiming for birdies. The course features a single large bentgrass green measuring about 1,000 square meters, adding to the strategic approach required. Golfers can enjoy the convenience of ride-on carts permitted on the course, all equipped with navigation systems that provide distances, score tracking, and playtime monitoring. This combination of length, challenge, and modern amenities offers an engaging experience for players of various levels.

Fujio Ishii

Designer

1991

Established

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Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,090 yards

Course Area, m²

1,200,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Fujio Ishii

Location

Kagoshima Prefecture

Established

1991

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,000

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,655

Holiday Price

from

¥10,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥8,473

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

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Course Ratings

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Difficulty

2 out of 5

Fairway Width

2 out of 5

Green Difficulty

3 out of 5

Length

3 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Maintenance

5 out of 5

Hospitality

5 out of 5

Facilities

4 out of 5

Food

4 out of 5

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

50 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 relatively long so balance distance off the tee with accuracy since fairways are not especially wide.

With 107 bunkers placed throughout, plan tee and approach angles to keep the ball clear of fairway and greenside traps.

The single large bentgrass green (~1,000 m²) rewards precise distance control and approach angle because poor reads can leave long, tricky putts.

Use the ride-on carts with navigation to confirm exact yardages and speed up club selection and pace of play.

When winds pick up on exposed holes, play one more club and favor conservative lines to avoid ending up in bunkers or long recovery shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The Satsumasendai area has hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June–July and a risk of typhoons in late summer/early autumn, while winters are generally mild but can be cool in mornings and evenings.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (October–November) are best for mild temperatures, firmer playing conditions, and lower risk of heavy rain or typhoons.