Okayama Kasumibashi Golf Club

岡山霞橋ゴルフ倶楽部

Okayama Prefecture • Riverside

Holes

Par

6,002

Distance

About This Course

Okayama Kasumibashi Golf Club is a historic riverside course designed by J. E. Crane, known as Japan’s oldest links-style course built on riverbanks. The layout is mostly flat but features raised greens that require precise long shots. Success on the short holes is key to scoring well, while skillful use of the wind can create opportunities to reach long holes in two shots, adding a strategic element to the game. Located in Kurashiki, Okayama, the course offers a unique and enjoyable challenge for golfers seeking a traditional links experience in a scenic setting.

J. E. Crane

Designer

1980

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,002 yards

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Riverside

Designer

J. E. Crane

Location

Okayama Prefecture

Established

1980

Practice Range

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

The course is mostly flat and firm as a riverside links, so expect extra roll on tee shots and consider low-running approaches when the wind is strong.

Raised (pedestal) greens demand precise carry distances and landing spots, so prioritize accuracy over distance into greens to avoid difficult downhill putts.

Short par-3s and short par-4s are the primary scoring opportunities, so focus on club selection and wedge control to save strokes.

Use the prevailing wind to your advantage on longer holes when possible, but be ready to adjust aggressively for gusts and shifting breeze direction.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Being a riverside links course in Okayama, expect generally mild winters, hot humid summers, and frequent breezes in spring and autumn with occasional strong gusts and typhoon influences in late summer.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and steady winds for a true links-style challenge, while late summer brings typhoons and midsummer humidity that can be unpleasant.