Hokkaido Featured Courses
The North Country Golf Club World-Class Championship Golf in the Heart of Hokkaido
Just 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport, The North Country Golf Club welcomes players with a dramatic clubhouse view overlooking an 18-hole championship panorama. This is one of the very few courses in Japan to feature all-bent grass from tee to green, delivering immaculate playing surfaces worthy of a global tournament venue.
Designed and supervised by Isao Aoki, the world-renowned professional and course architect, The North Country blends Scottish links traditions with modern American design philosophies, all set against the expansive natural landscape of Hokkaido. With no tree-lined corridors to dictate play, golfers must rely on strategic course management— interpreting angles, wind, slopes, and their own abilities to choose the ideal line of attack.
The course appears deceptively flat, with only a 5-meter total elevation change, yet its natural contours are used masterfully. Each hole presents multiple routes depending on skill and confidence, rewarding bold play while never forgiving hesitation.
The eight lakes incorporated into the routing bring both beauty and tension to the round, and the final three holes— famous for their water— are known for dramatic momentum swings right to the finish.
The consistently carpet-like fairways elevate the value of every strike, and the mental challenge of staying composed under pressure is as memorable as the scenery itself. It is no wonder that the course serves as the host venue for the Sega Sammy Cup on the Japan Golf Tour, attracting elite professionals from around the world.
Whether you ' re a seasoned competitor or a passionate traveler in search of unforgettable golf, The North Country offers a true championship experience worth conquering at least once in your lifetime.
Type: Parkland Holes / Par: 18 / 72 Yardage: 7,093 Course Rating: 74.6 Designer: Isao Aoki Established: 1990 Practice Facilities: Driving range, practice green Clubhouse: Restaurant, locker rooms, pro shop Address: 26 Rankoshi, Chitose-shi, Hokkaido 066-0068 Tel: 0123-27-2121 Website: the-north. co. jp
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