Otaru Country Club, Golf course in Otaru, Japan.
Otaru Country Club is a golf course built on flat terrain with tree-lined fairways stretching toward coastal views along Ishikari Bay. The layout takes advantage of the natural Hokkaido coastline, creating a links-style setting with gentle rolling features.
Otaru Country Club was established in 1928 as Hokkaido's first golf facility and has since hosted major national and international golf championships. The venue shaped the development of the sport across northern Japan and remains a landmark from the early days of Japanese golf.
The club maintains Japanese golfing traditions through its walking-only policy and professional caddie services throughout the playing season from March to October.
The course is accessible year-round, though the ideal playing season runs from March through October when weather conditions are most stable. It operates as a private club, so advance booking is necessary to secure a round.
The course is shaped by coastal winds from Ishikari Bay that create unpredictable playing conditions, requiring golfers to adjust their strategy based on weather patterns. This natural wind element changes how the course plays from one day to the next, testing adaptability as much as technique.
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