Sun Hills Country Club

サンヒルズカントリークラブ

Tochigi Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

144

Par

13,640

Distance

About This Course

Sun Hills Country Club, managed by PGM, is a scenic 36-hole hilly course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, this highly regarded course is certified by both the JGTO and LPGA, making it one of only two such courses in Japan. Its natural terrain offers a captivating view and a strategic playing experience suitable for golfers of all levels. The club features a main dining area with great views, as well as amenities like a sauna, jacuzzi, and natural hot springs. A stylish resort hotel on-site adds to the appeal for visitors.

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Designer

1991

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

144

Distance

13,640 yards

Course Area, m²

2,500,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

1991

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥4,400

Base Weekday Price

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

¥3,319

Holiday Price

from

¥7,200

Base Holiday Price

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

¥5,864

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

270 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 hilly routing produces significant elevation changes so adjust club selection for uphill and downhill shots rather than relying on yardage alone.

Robert Trent Jones Jr.’s strategic design rewards accuracy off the tee—favor placement into the wider corridors rather than always bombing driver.

Greens are bentgrass and maintained to tournament standards so expect true but potentially quick surfaces and plan approach shots to leave putts uphill when possible.

Many tees and fairways sit on ridges or plateaus where wind can be shifty and stronger than at ground level, so check the wind from elevated tees before committing.

Well‑placed bunkers and firm fairways punish careless recovery shots, so play conservatively into tight landing areas and prioritize position over distance.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The Kanto region brings hot, humid summers with frequent afternoon thunderstorms and a typhoon risk in late summer/early autumn, mild and relatively stable spring and autumn conditions ideal for golf, and cool winters with occasional frost or light snow; winds are often more noticeable on exposed ridges and plateaus.

Best Season to Play

Late spring (April–June) and autumn (October–November) offer the most comfortable temperatures, stable conditions and attractive scenery, while peak summer brings heat and typhoon risk and winter can be cold with frost or occasional snow.

Dress Code

When visiting, please wear a jacket inside the clubhouse (except in July and August). Please refrain from coming in jeans, T-shirts, sandals, or geta.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only