Sapporo Elm Country Club

札幌エルムカントリークラブ

Hokkaido Prefecture • Forest

Holes

144

Par

13,561

Distance

About This Course

Sapporo Elm Country Club is a well-established 36-hole golf course located near Sapporo in Hokkaido. Featuring both hilly and forested terrain, the East Course is known for its strategic bunkers and has hosted regional competitions, while the West Course offers wide fairways on flatter ground and has been the site of multiple Hokkaido Opens. The club is praised for its excellent service, affordable pricing, and quality dining. There is also a 9-hole short course designed for beginners and youth, ideal for quick practice rounds surrounded by natural woodland.

Akira Hotchi

Designer

1973

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

144

Distance

13,561 yards

Course Area, m²

1,700,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Forest

Designer

Akira Hotchi

Location

Hokkaido Prefecture

Established

1973

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,180

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,000

Holiday Price

from

¥4,980

Base Holiday Price

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

¥3,728

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

230 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

On the East Course, accuracy is rewarded—tree-lined, hilly fairways and strategically placed bunkers demand conservative tee shots rather than pure distance.

The West Course features wider fairways and flatter terrain, so you can be more aggressive off the tee but remain mindful of bunkers protecting landing zones and approaches.

Bentgrass greens are generally true and can play firm in summer, so focus on hitting approaches to the proper side of the hole and dialing in pace to avoid three-putts.

Check wind direction on exposed or elevated tees and adjust club selection accordingly, as breezes around the Ishikari/Eniwa area can affect mid- and long irons.

Use the 9-hole short course for warm-ups and to work on your short game—it's ideal for beginners and juniors to gain confidence before tackling the full 18/36.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Hokkaido features long, snowy winters that often limit play, cool and low-humidity summers ideal for golf, and occasional breezy conditions—weather can change quickly in shoulder seasons.

Best Season to Play

Late spring to early autumn (roughly May–October), with June–September offering the most stable, pleasant conditions and the greens at their best.

Dress Code

Please refrain from wearing jeans, T-shirts, tank tops, sandals, geta sandals, or shoes with crushed heels when visiting; please wear attire appropriate for a golf course.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes recommended