Golf Course
The course, designed by Ginjiro Nakabe, is an 18-hole layout that is both strategic and balanced, making it a true classic.
It features large bentgrass greens averaging 893 square meters, beautiful undulations and seven artfully placed ponds of varying sizes.
The course design caters to everyone, from beginners to single-digit handicappers, and is suitable for both twosomes and competitions.
Course Layout
Out Course
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HOLE 1PAR 5
- BACK
- 486y
- REG
- 453y
- FRONT
- 425y

A relatively short uphill par 5 with OB on both sides.
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HOLE 2PAR 4
- BACK
- 436y
- REG
- 394y
- FRONT
- 364y

Par 4 with a right-angle left dogleg. Be aware of the water hazard at 230 yards, which isn't visible from the tee.
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HOLE 3PAR 3
- BACK
- 167y
- REG
- 138y
- FRONT
- 122y

The left side is OB , and the right side is a steep slop (one-stroke penalty).
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HOLE 4PAR 4
- BACK
- 323y
- REG
- 320y
- FRONT
- 299y

An uphill par 4 with a valley in front of the tee. There's OB on the left. The green is two-tiered.
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HOLE 5PAR 4
- BACK
- 325y
- REG
- 316y
- FRONT
- 291y

A flat par-4. There is a bunker on the right at 200 yards. Since the distance is short, laying up before the bunker is a good strategy. OB is on the left side.
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HOLE 6PAR 4
- BACK
- 426y
- REG
- 412y
- FRONT
- 401y

The fairway is slightly to the right.
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HOLE 7PAR 5
- BACK
- 495y
- REG
- 477y
- FRONT
- 449y

A downhill par 5 with a right dogleg. The left side is OB, and crossing the cart path on the right will result in a one-stroke penalty.
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HOLE 8PAR 3
- BACK
- 158y
- REG
- 138y
- FRONT
- 112y

A par 3 over a shallow valley. Landing past the green makes the subsequent approach tricky.
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HOLE 9PAR 4
- BACK
- 419y
- REG
- 386y
- FRONT
- 297y

A downhill par 4. There's a creek about 190 yards from the tee. The green is three-tiered.
In Course
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HOLE 10PAR 4
- BACK
- 441y
- REG
- 384y
- FRONT
- 336y

A flat and long par 4.
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HOLE 11PAR 4
- BACK
- 399y
- REG
- 371y
- FRONT
- 343y

A downhill par 4 with a left dogleg. There is OB over the left road, and the right OB line is closer than it looks, so a 3-wood or 3-iron will be a strategic choice.
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HOLE 12PAR 3
- BACK
- 201y
- REG
- 171y
- FRONT
- 147y

Par 3 with a water carry. Over the left road is OB. The green has many slops.
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HOLE 13PAR 4
- BACK
- 417y
- REG
- 383y
- FRONT
- 365y

A downhill par 4 with a left dogleg. With OB on both sides, it's better to aim for a three-on if your tee shot falls short.
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HOLE 14PAR 4
- BACK
- 357y
- REG
- 347y
- FRONT
- 315y

Par 4 with OB on both sides.
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HOLE 15PAR 5
- BACK
- 566y
- REG
- 540y
- FRONT
- 512y

Par 5 with a slight left dogleg. The right OB line is closer than it appears.
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HOLE 16PAR 4
- BACK
- 401y
- REG
- 344y
- FRONT
- 317y

Par 4 with a right dogleg. Right of the tower on the right side is OB. The OB is shallow, so be careful.
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HOLE 17PAR 3
- BACK
- 208y
- REG
- 190y
- FRONT
- 167y

A slightly long par 3.
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HOLE 18PAR 5
- BACK
- 507y
- REG
- 492y
- FRONT
- 472y

Par 5 with a bunker on the right around 180 yards. For the second shot, be aware of the water on the left in front of the green and the OB on the right, and accurately measure the distance to the green when choosing your club.
Yardage Chart
| HOLE | HDCP | YARDS | PAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK | REG | FRONT | LADIES | |||
| 1 | 3 | 486 | 453 | 425 | 409 | 5 |
| 2 | 9 | 436 | 394 | 364 | 342 | 4 |
| 3 | 15 | 167 | 138 | 122 | 107 | 3 |
| 4 | 7 | 323 | 320 | 299 | 283 | 4 |
| 5 | 13 | 325 | 316 | 291 | 270 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 426 | 412 | 401 | 387 | 4 |
| 7 | 5 | 495 | 477 | 449 | 422 | 5 |
| 8 | 17 | 158 | 138 | 112 | 112 | 3 |
| 9 | 11 | 419 | 386 | 297 | 244 | 4 |
| OUT | 3235 | 3034 | 2760 | 2467 | 36 | |
| HOLE | HDCP | YARDS | PAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACK | REG | FRONT | LADIES | |||
| 10 | 4 | 441 | 384 | 336 | 304 | 4 |
| 11 | 10 | 399 | 371 | 343 | 318 | 4 |
| 12 | 16 | 201 | 171 | 147 | 108 | 3 |
| 13 | 8 | 417 | 383 | 365 | 318 | 4 |
| 14 | 14 | 357 | 347 | 315 | 292 | 4 |
| 15 | 2 | 566 | 540 | 512 | 408 | 5 |
| 16 | 12 | 401 | 344 | 317 | 283 | 4 |
| 17 | 18 | 208 | 190 | 167 | 135 | 3 |
| 18 | 6 | 507 | 492 | 472 | 401 | 5 |
| IN | 3497 | 3222 | 2974 | 2567 | 36 | |
| BACK | REG | FRONT | LADIES | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 6732 | 6256 | 5734 | 5034 | 72 |
| COURSERATE | 72.2 | 70.1 | 67.9 |

SPA & GOLF RESORT KUJI
Address: 1398 Iwate-cho, Hitachiota City, Ibaraki Prefecture, 313-0112
TEL.03-5321-5600