Taiheiyo Club Sano Hillcrest Course

太平洋クラブ佐野ヒルクレストコース

Tochigi Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

7,045

Distance

About This Course

Taiheiyo Club Sano Hillcrest Course is a beautifully designed 18-hole, par 72 golf course located in Tochigi Prefecture. Overseen by designer D. Muirhead, the course showcases traditional Japanese landscaping with stunning water features including waterfalls, streams, and ponds. The layout emphasizes fairness, avoiding blind greens and multiple attacking options on the same hole, with a single green per hole and no bunkers. Its bentgrass greens and gentle rolling terrain offer an enjoyable challenge for golfers of all levels. The course combines aesthetic appeal with modern design principles to create a truly inviting golf experience.

Eiichi Motohashi, Katsu Tobari, D. Muirhead

Designer

2001

Established

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About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

7,045 yards

Course Area, m²

600,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Eiichi Motohashi, Katsu Tobari, D. Muirhead

Location

Tochigi Prefecture

Established

2001

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥10,850

Base Weekday Price

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

¥8,910

Holiday Price

from

¥15,000

Base Holiday Price

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

¥12,682

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

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

At 7,045 yards and laid out on rolling hills, club selection should account for elevation changes so consider taking an extra club for uphill shots and one less for downhill lies.

With a single green per hole and no bunkers, approach accuracy is paramount because water and sloping surrounds are the primary penalties for missed greens.

Bentgrass greens are generally smooth but feature subtle undulations, so read breaks carefully and focus on pace to avoid three-putts.

Water features such as waterfalls, streams and ponds come into play on multiple holes, so lay up to safe distances rather than forcing risky carry shots where water is present.

Ridge and exposed hillside holes can produce variable swirling winds, so when wind picks up favor conservative club choices and trusted trajectories.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Sano in southern Tochigi experiences four distinct seasons with warm, humid summers and a rainy season (June–July) with occasional thunderstorms, mild and stable spring and autumn conditions ideal for golf, and cool winters with occasional light snow and morning frost that can affect course conditions.

Best Season to Play

Best played in spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) when temperatures are mild, skies are clear and seasonal foliage enhances the setting, while the rainy season and hot, humid midsummer or frosty winter are less favorable.

Dress Code

Please refrain from wearing jeans, T-shirts, or sandals inside the clubhouse when visiting or after playing. Playing in collarless shirts is not allowed.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only