Yamagata Minami Country Club

山形南カントリークラブ

Yamagata Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

Par

6,805

Distance

About This Course

Yamagata Minami Country Club is a hilly 18-hole golf course located in Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture. Known for its strategic design, the course features challenging greens surrounded by distinctive bunkers, including the notable 15th hole with a prominent Allison-style bunker. Water hazards placed throughout add both visual appeal and difficulty. The course uses bentgrass greens and requires soft spikes only. Operated by Accordia Golf, it offers a thoughtfully planned layout that provides an engaging experience for golfers seeking a test of skill amid scenic surroundings in the Tohoku region.

Mitsuo Yoshizaki

Designer

1985

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

Distance

6,805 yards

Course Area, m²

930,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Mitsuo Yoshizaki

Location

Yamagata Prefecture

Established

1985

Pricing

Weekday Price

from

¥3,600

Base Weekday Price

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

¥2,728

Holiday Price

from

¥5,300

Base Holiday Price

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

¥4,273

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

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Playing Tips

The hilly layout rewards well-placed tee shots—favor accuracy over pure distance to avoid the many fairway bunkers and water hazards.

Approach shots require precision because the bentgrass greens tend to be relatively fast and are well protected by deep bunkers, so aim for the center when in doubt.

The 15th hole features a large Allison-style bunker guarding the green, so avoid short or aggressive lines that leave you exposed to a difficult bunker shot.

Allow for elevation changes in club selection—play one club more for uphill shots and be prepared for wind shifts on exposed slopes.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

The inland hilly location brings cold, snowy winters and a short playing season with cool springs, comfortable early summers, occasional summer storms or typhoons, and gusty winds on exposed ridges in changing weather.

Best Season to Play

Best played from late spring to early autumn—late May to June and September to early October offer the most stable, pleasant conditions while avoiding winter snow and the peak of summer storms.

Dress Code

During play, please refrain from wearing clothing not sold as golf (sports) wear, such as T-shirts or jeans. During play, please wear golf shoes with soft spikes or spikeless soles. During play, wearing a hat is recommended to prevent accidents and heatstroke.

Shoes Specification

Soft spikes only