122nd Kayano no Sato Open Competition

Kasha no Sato Country

京都府, Japan

Located in Kameoka, Kasha no Sato Country is a 18-hole, par-70 golf course spanning 5,627 yards. Situated in a mountainous area roughly 40 minutes from Kyoto and Osaka, the layout utilizes the natural elevation changes of the terrain to create a strategic challenge. The course features a mix of par-3s, par-4s, and par-5s, with a total yardage that tests accuracy and club selection across its undulating landscape. The design emphasizes strategic play over raw power, with many holes requiring precise iron shots to navigate the significant elevation changes. The course offers three sets of tees-red for women and seniors, white for regular players, and blue for advanced golfers-allowing players of varying skill levels to adjust the difficulty. The terrain is characterized by distinct ups and downs, demanding careful course management and accurate approach shots to the well-maintained greens. Notable challenges include the first hole, a par-4 that plays downhill with a 33-meter drop to a right-dogleg fairway. This opening hole features out-of-bounds on both sides, making a conservative approach with an iron often safer than a driver for longer hitters. The course also features a water hazard guarding the front of the green on the seventh hole, the only par-5 on the front nine, which requires careful layup strategies to avoid the water. The closing hole, a par-5, serves as the longest hole on the course and presents a blind second shot if the tee shot curves too far right. Players are advised to aim for the cart path to keep the fairway in play, with the second and third shots playing uphill on a leftward slope. The left side of the green is protected by a bunker, adding a final test of precision to the round. The facility supports a fast-paced round with a walk-through play style and provides course navigation systems in all carts. While the course does not have an on-site restaurant, players are permitted to bring their own food and beverages to enjoy the natural surroundings. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners while still offering enough strategic depth to engage experienced golfers.