山梨県, Japan
Kasugai Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located on the southern slope of the Kofu Basin in Yamanashi Prefecture. Opened in October 1992, the hilly terrain was designed by General Enterprise and spans 1.26 million square meters. The course is characterized by its strategic layout and USGA-specification bentgrass greens, which are noted for their speed and firmness. The total yardage reaches 6,785 yards from the black tees, with a course rating of 71.6. The front nine features a mix of long and short holes, including the 535-yard par-5 first hole and the 168-yard par-3 second. The fifth hole is a 165-yard par-3 that requires a shot over water, offering views of the Kofu Basin and Mount Fuji. The seventh hole, a 405-yard par-4, is a recommended driving hole that plays through a gap between maple and birch trees, featuring a notable bunker with a rock in the center. The back nine begins with a 364-yard par-4 tenth hole and includes the 480-yard par-5 eleventh hole, which is also recommended for driving and features a water hazard to the right of the tee shot. The course is known for its signature holes, particularly the 18th hole, a 212-yard par-3 that serves as a dramatic finish. This hole offers views of Mount Fuji to the right and the clubhouse straight ahead, with a water hazard guarding the right side of the green and a difficult bunker on the left. The thirteenth hole, a 165-yard par-3, is a downhill shot to a heart-shaped green surrounded by bunkers. The course also features a 558-yard par-5 seventeenth hole, which offers multiple routing options for the second shot. Kasugai Golf Club is part of the Chateraise Group and is located in Fujioka, Kasugai, Fuefuki City. The facility offers both caddie-assisted and self-play options, with motorized carts available for both styles. The course is accessible via the Chuo Expressway at the Miya-Mikasa Interchange and is approximately a 10-minute drive from Ishiwara Onsen Station or Yamanashi Station on the Chuo Main Line. The course is open to the public and hosts regular competitions, including monthly events and club championships.
