Northampton Golf Club

ノースハンプトンゴルフ倶楽部

Akita Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,609

Distance

About This Course

Northampton Golf Club, located in Akita Prefecture, offers an elegant and memorable 18-hole layout set amidst expansive natural surroundings. Designed to provide both challenge and relaxation, the course features strategic elements that keep players engaged round after round. One standout hole is the long 16th, where springtime cherry blossoms create a beautiful backdrop, while red pines and a pond near the green add to the hole’s difficulty. The course’s thoughtful design emphasizes visual strategy and lasting impressions, making it an inviting destination for golfers seeking a refined and rewarding experience in the Tohoku region.

Takeaki Kaneda

Designer

1995

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,609 yards

Course Area, m²

1,910,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Takeaki Kaneda

Location

Akita Prefecture

Established

1995

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

250 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

Account for elevation changes around the hilly layout by adjusting club selection for uphill and downhill shots.

Aim for the center of the fairway on tee shots because strategic bunkers and red pines penalize wayward drives.

Treat the long 16th with caution and use an accurate long iron or fairway wood to set up the approach over the pond guarding the green.

Expect Bentgrass greens to firm up and run quicker in warm months, so leave approaches below the hole and be conservative on long putts.

Wind can be changeable on exposed, elevated holes so check direction at each tee and adjust aim and club accordingly.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Akita experiences cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers with a rainy season in early summer and occasional typhoon influence in late summer, so conditions are most stable from late spring to autumn.

Best Season to Play

Best played from late spring through early autumn (May–October) when greens and fairways are in good condition and seasonal blossoms and foliage enhance the scenery.