Shigaraki Country Club Sugiyama Course

信楽カントリー倶楽部　杉山コース

Shiga Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

108

Par

10,363

Distance

About This Course

Shigaraki Country Club Sugiyama Course is a prestigious 27-hole golf course set in the scenic, hilly region of Shigaraki, known for its rich history and traditional pottery. Renowned as a challenging venue for professional golfers, this course has hosted numerous Japanese men's pro test events. Redesigned by the world-famous Robert Trent Jones Jr. and completed in 2001, it offers a majestic and refined golfing experience. The course features bentgrass greens and soft spikes are recommended. Located in Shiga Prefecture, it provides a memorable round amid beautiful natural surroundings.

Keiji Matsuyama, R.T. Jones

Designer

1973

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

108

Distance

10,363 yards

Course Area, m²

1,500,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Keiji Matsuyama, R.T. Jones

Location

Shiga Prefecture

Established

1973

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Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

200 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

The hilly layout produces frequent elevation changes so choose clubs carefully and allow for uphill and downhill yardage differences.

Bentgrass greens are typically true but can run fast in warm or dry conditions, so prioritize distance control and read subtle breaks carefully.

Wind often picks up on exposed ridgelines and can dramatically affect tee shots and approaches, so be conservative with club selection when breezy.

The course’s championship pedigree rewards accuracy off the tee and on approaches, so favor position and fairway placement over raw distance.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Shiga prefecture has humid summers with a pronounced June rainy season and occasional typhoons in late summer, generally mild and stable spring and autumn weather, and cool winters with possible morning frost; ridge tops can be breezier than valley areas.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–May) and autumn (September–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures and stable conditions, while the June rainy season, hot humid midsummer and occasional typhoon activity in late summer make those periods less ideal, and winters can bring cold mornings and occasional frost.

Dress Code

Please wear a blazer when visiting (except from June to September). Please refrain from wearing blousons, jumpers, jeans, sneakers, or sandals. Players must wear collared sports shirts.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes recommended