Shimazu Golf Club

島津ゴルフ倶楽部

Kagoshima Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,793

Distance

About This Course

Shimazu Golf Club, established in September 1978, is a prestigious course set on expansive hilly terrain once owned by the Shimazu family. Known for its wide fairways and generous layout, the course offers players the freedom to enjoy a confident and rewarding game. Featuring 18 holes with a par of 72, it provides a balanced challenge surrounded by scenic landscapes in Kagoshima. Designed by Issuke Izumi, the course emphasizes a comfortable playing experience with bentgrass greens and a soft spike-only shoe policy, making it a distinguished golf destination in the Kyushu region.

Issuke Izumi

Designer

1978

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,793 yards

Course Area, m²

1,000,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Issuke Izumi

Location

Kagoshima Prefecture

Established

1978

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥6,090

Base Weekday Price

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

¥5,078

Holiday Price

from

¥9,940

Base Holiday Price

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

¥8,578

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

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Course Ratings

Community ratings and reviews for this golf course

Difficulty

3 out of 5

Fairway Width

2 out of 5

Green Difficulty

3 out of 5

Length

2 out of 5

Value

4 out of 5

Maintenance

4 out of 5

Hospitality

4 out of 5

Facilities

3 out of 5

Food

3 out of 5

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.

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Playing Tips

The generally generous fairways allow for more aggressive tee shots, but prioritize control because errant drives on hilly terrain can be severely penalized.

Account for elevation changes by clubbing up for uphill approaches and clubbing down for downhill shots to avoid coming up short or overshooting greens.

Bentgrass greens are moderately tricky—take time to read subtle breaks and expect moderate speeds so an accurate approach will set up easier two-putts.

Wind can be variable across the hills, so check conditions on each tee and keep a lower trajectory when gusts are present.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Kagoshima experiences hot, humid summers with a rainy season in June and a typhoon risk in late summer to early autumn, while winters are generally mild; the hilly site can produce variable local winds.

Best Season to Play

Spring (March–May) and late autumn (October–November) offer the most pleasant conditions with mild temperatures, less rain, and more stable winds.