Izumigaoka Country Club, Golf course in Sakai, Japan.
Izumigaoka Country Club is a golf course with 27 holes spread across three separate sections near Sakai. The Katsuragi, Iwawaki, and Kongo courses each offer different terrain types and playing characteristics that keep the experience varied.
The club opened in August 1975 as a golfing destination in southern Osaka Prefecture. Over the decades, it has served as an important venue in the region's golf community.
The clubhouse upholds traditional Japanese golfing etiquette with dress codes that reflect how the sport is valued here. Members and visitors are expected to wear blazers and observe specific conduct standards during their time at the club.
The club sits about 10 kilometers from Sakai Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway, making it easy to reach from the Osaka area. This location provides good access for golfers visiting the region.
The Katsuragi course features valley crossings that create visual tricks during play, testing golfers' perception when taking their shots. The Kongo course adds to the challenge with multiple dogleg holes that demand careful strategic thinking.
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