Kasumigaseki Country Club, Private golf club in Kawagoe, Japan.
Kasumigaseki Country Club is a private golf club in Kawagoe that includes two separate courses with a combined total of 38 holes. The fairways run through pine forests and feature several water hazards that require strategic play.
The club was founded in 1929 as one of the first Western-style golf courses in Japan, marking the beginning of modern sports facilities in the country. The course served as the venue for the Olympic golf competitions in 2021.
The clubhouse follows Japanese golf courtesy, where members and guests observe a specific dress code and respect careful treatment of the course. Caddies accompany each group throughout the entire round, offering advice on shot directions and the topography of the holes.
Reservations can be made 90 days in advance for weekdays and 60 days in advance for weekends and holidays. The facility requires formal attire and provides lockers and changing rooms for visitors.
The course contains Alison-style bunkers with steep edges and deep depressions, named after their designer Charles Hugh Alison. These sand hazards require precise shots from different angles and present particular challenges for players of all levels.
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