Niigata Golf Club

新潟ゴルフ倶楽部

Niigata Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,230

Distance

About This Course

Niigata Golf Club offers a traditional 18-hole, par-72 course set amidst gentle hills in Niigata Prefecture. The course features two distinct nines: an impressive outward nine lined with stately red pine trees, and a more tranquil inward nine that provides stunning views of the Echigo Plain. Designed by Nobukatsu Maruge, the layout combines natural beauty with a peaceful atmosphere, making it an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. Soft spikes are recommended, and the bentgrass greens add to the quality playing experience at this course with over 50 years of history.

Nobukatsu Maruge

Designer

1958

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,230 yards

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Nobukatsu Maruge

Location

Niigata Prefecture

Established

1958

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

200 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 outward nine is lined with red pines so prioritize accurate tee shots and aim for the center of the fairway to avoid tree trouble.

The inward nine is more gently hilly with views over the Echigo Plain, so account for elevation changes and club up or down accordingly on approach shots.

At about 6,230 yards the course plays relatively short by modern standards, so course management and a reliable short game will pay bigger dividends than sheer distance.

Well-maintained bentgrass greens are generally receptive but can show subtle breaks, so take time to read lines and control putting speed.

Winds from the Sea of Japan can be gusty and changeable, so check flags frequently and adjust strategy on exposed holes or windy days.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Being on the Sea of Japan side, Niigata typically has cold, snowy winters and humid summers with a risk of typhoons, while spring and autumn are milder with variable breezes that can affect play.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (May–June) and autumn (September–October) offer the most comfortable playing conditions with mild temperatures and attractive scenery, while winter brings heavy snow and summer can be humid with occasional typhoons.