PGM Ishioka Golf Club

ＰＧＭ石岡ゴルフクラブ

Ibaraki Prefecture • Forest

Holes

Par

7,071

Distance

About This Course

PGM Ishioka Golf Club, designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus, is a world-class 18-hole course located in Ibaraki Prefecture. Known for its flat terrain with a maximum elevation change of just 4 meters, the course skillfully incorporates natural bushes, ponds, and bunkers to create a strategic and visually stunning layout. Nicklaus himself praised it as one of the best courses in Japan. With five different tee positions accommodating players of all levels, from athletes to seniors and women, the course offers a fair and enjoyable challenge where every shot counts. It has also hosted numerous professional tournaments, making it a true champion’s venue.

Jack Nicklaus

Designer

1994

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,071 yards

Course Area, m²

900,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Jack Nicklaus

Location

Ibaraki Prefecture

Established

1994

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥8,300

Base Weekday Price

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

¥6,819

Holiday Price

from

¥17,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥14,728

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

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

330 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

The course is very flat (maximum elevation change about 4 meters), so distance control and smart course management matter more than navigating steep slopes.

Strategically placed ponds and bunkers protect many landing zones and greens, so prioritize accuracy off the tee to leave comfortable approach shots.

Bentgrass greens are maintained to tournament standards and can play quick and true, so aim to leave approaches below the hole and focus on speed control when putting.

Wind can be a factor on open holes despite the flat terrain, so check the breeze and adjust club selection—especially on longer par-3s and approach shots near water.

With five tee positions available, choose a tee that matches your distance to keep approach angles manageable and avoid being forced into risky shots.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kanto has a humid subtropical climate with a rainy season in early summer, hot and humid conditions in July–August with occasional typhoons, and mild, relatively dry winters with little snow; coastal breezes can make some open holes feel windier than the flat terrain suggests.

Best Season to Play

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best times to play for mild temperatures and stable conditions, while the rainy season in June, hot humid summer months, and late-summer typhoon period are less ideal.

Dress Code

Please be sure to wear a jacket or blazer when visiting. *This does not apply during the summer period from May to October. Please refrain from visiting or playing in jeans, T-shirts, sandals, etc.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only