Kitayama Country Club

北山カントリー倶楽部

Saga Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,061

Distance

About This Course

Kitayama Country Club is a renowned 18-hole golf course in Saga Prefecture, offering a challenging layout stretching over 7,000 yards. Located about 27 kilometers from central Fukuoka, it’s easily accessible and praised for its convenient drive time. Set on a gentle hillside at 400 meters elevation, the course provides a refreshing atmosphere, especially during summer. Notable features include its expansive grounds, two bentgrass greens, and a standout 600-yard downhill 14th hole. Recent upgrades have enhanced the course with renovated bunkers and greens, all while emphasizing eco-friendly practices to reduce CO2 emissions.

Seizo Tomizawa

Designer

1975

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,061 yards

Course Area, m²

990,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Seizo Tomizawa

Location

Saga Prefecture

Established

1975

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥10,500

Base Weekday Price

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

¥9,050

Holiday Price

from

¥14,200

Base Holiday Price

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

¥12,414

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

40 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

At over 7,000 yards with hilly terrain, prioritize accuracy and careful club selection off the tee instead of always trying to pull out the driver.

The downhill 600-yard 14th hole is a standout—account for the elevation drop when choosing clubs and play conservatively to avoid a long, awkward approach.

Renovated bunkers are strategically placed around landing areas and greens, so plan tee shots and approaches to avoid short, bunker-held positions.

Bentgrass greens are true and responsive after recent renovation, so control approach speed and read subtle breaks carefully on two-tier surfaces.

Wind can pick up on exposed holes at this 400 m elevation, so check wind direction on every tee and adjust yardages accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Sited at about 400 m on Kyushu, the course is generally cooler than the plains, with frequent rainfall during June (tsuyu), breezy conditions on exposed ridges, and occasional typhoon-related heavy wind/rain in late summer.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant and stable conditions with mild temperatures and firm, well-conditioned turf, while summer is cooler than the lowlands but can be humid and June brings the rainy season.