Olympic Staff Ashikaga Golf Course

オリムピック・スタッフ足利ゴルフコース

Tochigi Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,018

Distance

About This Course

Olympic Staff Ashikaga Golf Course, located in Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a championship-level course designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus and his son. The course features a stadium-style layout, offering views of most holes from the clubhouse and creating an engaging experience for golfers of all levels. Stretching over 7,000 yards, the course combines rolling fairways with strategically placed water hazards and bunkers, providing both challenge and excitement. Notable holes include a stunning short hole with a water carry and a long, demanding 18th hole. Access is convenient by car or train, making it an excellent destination in the Kanto region.

Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus II

Designer

2001

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,018 yards

Course Area, m²

1,170,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Jack Nicklaus, Jack Nicklaus II

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

2001

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,900

Base Weekday Price

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

¥7,455

Holiday Price

from

¥15,500

Base Holiday Price

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

¥13,364

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

150 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

Accuracy off the tee is often more important than distance because fairways are guarded by strategically placed bunkers and water hazards.

At over 7,000 yards the course plays long, so manage tee shots conservatively on par‑4s and consider laying up on par‑5s when conditions or pin placement make the green risky.

The short hole with a water carry demands a precise club selection as any miss will likely lead to difficult recovery from sand or rough.

The long and demanding 18th rewards a well‑placed drive and an accurate approach; avoid short approaches that feed into bunkers or long misses into heavy rough.

Bentgrass greens can be firm and quick when dry, so focus on speed control and subtle breaks and consider bump‑and‑run shots from tight lies around the greens.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kanto (Tochigi) has hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and occasional typhoon influence in late summer; winters are cool with possible frost, and breezes can be noticeable on exposed, hilly holes affecting club selection.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant temperatures and stable conditions, with autumn providing clearer skies and often firmer turf for good scoring.