Nachikatsuura Golf Club

那智勝浦ゴルフ倶楽部

Wakayama Prefecture • Mountainous

Holes

Par

6,194

Distance

About This Course

Nachikatsuura Golf Club is a prestigious 18-hole course located in Wakayama Prefecture, offering a scenic and challenging mountain setting. Designed under the supervision of professional golfer Isao Aoki, the course features two distinct layouts: the outbound "Nachisan" course, which climbs toward the peaks of Nachi, and the inbound "Kumano-nada" course, which descends toward the Kumano Sea. Surrounded by stunning natural beauty, its expansive fairways and Zoysia greens create a memorable golfing experience for players seeking both challenge and tranquility in the Kansai region.

Shunsuke Kato, Isao Aoki

Designer

1986

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,194 yards

Course Area, m²

1,200,000

Green Count

Green Type

Zoysia

Course Type

Mountainous

Designer

Shunsuke Kato, Isao Aoki

Location

Wakayama Prefecture

Established

1986

Playing Tips

The Nachisan outbound climbs through mountainous terrain, so take an extra club for uphill shots and prioritize controlled trajectories.

The Kumano-nada inbound descends toward the sea and can be exposed to coastal winds, so monitor wind direction and adjust club selection on approaches.

Fairways are generally wide and forgiving, so focus on keeping the ball in play to set up shorter approaches into the greens.

Greens are 高麗/Zoysia and tend to show grain and firmness, so expect slower speeds and read putts carefully with attention to grain direction.

Significant elevation changes affect yardages and shot shape—prefer conservative club choices on downhill or blind approach shots to avoid running past small targets.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The area has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters; coastal sea breezes can affect the inbound holes and typhoons or heavy rain are possible in summer and early autumn.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant conditions with mild temperatures and lower rainfall.