Niitsu Country Club

新津カントリークラブ

Niigata Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,709

Distance

About This Course

Niitsu Country Club is an 18-hole golf course located on the rolling hills near the former Niitsu City, close to Niigata’s urban center. The course offers stunning views overlooking the vast Echigo Plain, with distant sights of the prefectural office and the Big Swan soccer stadium. The front nine features distinctive holes that allow for a variety of short-game skills, while the back nine demands long, accurate shots over longer distances. This contrast creates an engaging and rewarding experience for players of all levels. The course is set in a picturesque hilly terrain with bentgrass greens.

Seizo Tomizawa

Designer

1965

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,709 yards

Course Area, m²

990,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Seizo Tomizawa

Location

Niigata Prefecture

Established

1965

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,530

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,819

Holiday Price

from

¥5,830

Base Holiday Price

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

¥5,000

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Course Ratings

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Difficulty

3 out of 5

Fairway Width

1 out of 5

Green Difficulty

3 out of 5

Length

2 out of 5

Value

3 out of 5

Maintenance

3 out of 5

Hospitality

5 out of 5

Facilities

3 out of 5

Food

3 out of 5

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

Prioritize accuracy off the tee because fairways are relatively narrow and position is more valuable than sheer distance.

The front nine features many short-game holes, so bring a confident wedge game and practice chipping and pitching for saving pars.

The back nine demands longer, accurate shots—favor controlled drivers or long irons to stay in play and set up reachable approaches.

Be mindful of elevation changes around the hilly routing and adjust club selection for uphill and downhill lies.

Bentgrass greens are generally true but moderately challenging, so spend extra time reading breaks and controlling putter speed.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Niigata experiences a Sea of Japan climate with a rainy season in early summer, cool but humid summers, and heavy snowfall in winter, and exposed holes can be affected by steady winds off the Echigo Plain.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (May) and early autumn (September–October) offer the most pleasant conditions, avoiding the June rainy season and heavy winter snow.