Open Competition "PING CUP"

Takasaka Country Club Yoneyama Course

埼玉県, Japan

Located in Saitama Prefecture, the Yoneyama Course at Takasaka Country Club is a 72-par, 18-hole championship layout designed by renowned architect Seizo Tomizawa. The course is set within a hilly landscape characterized by gentle undulations, offering a strategic test that balances long-distance challenges with precision requirements. The total yardage from the back tees reaches 6,773 yards, with a course rating of 72.9 and a slope rating of 137 from the same vantage point. The routing demands a mix of power and accuracy, featuring two significant par-5s that define the strategic character of the round. The 582-yard 3rd hole and the 555-yard 15th hole require powerful drives to set up manageable approach shots, while shorter par-3s like the 182-yard 6th and 172-yard 16th test iron play and course management. Handicap strokes are distributed to mitigate the impact of the longer holes, with the 15th and 17th holes on the front nine and the 15th and 18th on the back nine receiving the highest allocations. Historical significance marks the course as a former venue for the Fuji Sankei Classic, a men’s professional tournament it hosted for six consecutive years. This pedigree underscores the layout’s reputation for strategic depth and championship readiness. The course features two distinct green surfaces, with A and B greens allowing for varied playing conditions and maintenance standards throughout the year. Access to the course is facilitated by a shuttle system, with players transported by club bus between the Yoneyama and Iwadono courses. The facility utilizes a mixed turf strategy, having transitioned its B greens to Bermuda grass in August 2021 to ensure year-round quality and durability. This infrastructure supports the course’s status as a serious competitive venue while remaining accessible to the general playing public.