Noshiro Country Club

能代カントリークラブ

Akita Prefecture • Seaside

Holes

Par

6,326

Distance

About This Course

Noshiro Country Club, established in 1965 as the third golf course in Akita Prefecture, offers a scenic seaside golfing experience. Nestled near the UNESCO-listed Shirakami Mountains and protected by coastal pine windbreaks, the course features a relatively short but challenging layout with pine trees strategically placed around the greens. This flat, pine-lined course encourages walking and provides excellent drainage thanks to its natural sandy soil, making it playable even after rain. With impressive views of the Sea of Japan coastline, Noshiro Country Club invites golfers to enjoy both the natural beauty and the excitement of the game in a tranquil setting.

Hideo Sugimoto, Nobukatsu Marumo

Designer

1965

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,326 yards

Course Area, m²

460,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Seaside

Designer

Hideo Sugimoto, Nobukatsu Marumo

Location

Akita Prefecture

Established

1965

Practice Range

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 6,326 yards the course plays shorter than many championship layouts, so prioritize accuracy off the tee over sheer distance to keep out of the pine trees.

Coastal winds can be variable and often stronger on exposed holes, so check wind direction carefully and club up or down accordingly.

Bentgrass greens are generally true but can play quicker on firm sandy soils after dry spells, so test green speed early in the round.

Pine-lined approaches and greenside trees make positional play important—aim for safe areas rather than heroic shots when your angle is blocked.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Coastal Tohoku weather: cold, snowy winters, a rainy season in June, warm humid summers with occasional typhoon influence, and often cool, gusty winds from the Sea of Japan that affect exposed holes.

Best Season to Play

Late spring through early autumn (May–June and September–October) offers the most comfortable conditions for play, while winter brings heavy snow and late summer carries typhoon risk.