Pete Dye Golf Club Royal Course

ピートダイゴルフクラブ　ロイヤルコース

Tochigi Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,337

Distance

About This Course

Pete Dye Golf Club Royal Course, located in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, is a challenging 18-hole bentgrass course designed by the renowned architect Pete Dye. Known for its strategic layout, including an island green and lengthy holes approaching 600 yards, the course offers an engaging experience for golfers of all levels. It features year-round continuous play with easy access thanks to GPS-equipped golf carts. While there is no restaurant on-site, light snacks are available at vending machines near the course shop. Soft spikes are recommended for play, ensuring a comfortable round in this hilly, scenic setting.

Pete Dye

Designer

1988

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,337 yards

Course Area, m²

770,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Pete Dye

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

1988

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥2,390

Base Weekday Price

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

¥1,628

Holiday Price

from

¥3,990

Base Holiday Price

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

¥3,082

Prices shown are starting prices and may include additional fees. Prices may vary by season and availability.

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Playing Tips

Prioritize accuracy off the tee rather than raw distance because the Pete Dye design rewards well-placed drives and punishes wayward tee shots.

Carefully assess club selection and wind on approaches to the island green as even a slight miscalculation can leave you with a difficult recovery.

Long par-5s approaching 600 yards demand smart course management—consider laying up to preferred yardage rather than always trying to reach in two.

Bentgrass greens tend to be true and can be faster and more undulating than expected, so focus on low, confident putts and take time to read subtle breaks.

Hilly terrain and elevation changes affect effective yardage significantly, so use the GPS cart data and adjust club selection for uphill and downhill shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Nikko is generally cooler than lowland Kanto with a humid summer and a pronounced rainy season in June–July, possible typhoon influence and hot humid spells in late summer, clear crisp autumns with peak foliage in October–November, and cold winters with frost and occasional snow from December to March.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) are ideal for comfortable temperatures and stable conditions, with autumn offering spectacular foliage in October; avoid the rainy season (June–July) and heavy snow in mid-winter.