Hokkaido Open Competition

You Green Nakatsugawa G.C.

岐阜県, Japan

You Green Nakatsugawa Golf Club is an 18-hole course located in Gifu Prefecture, set against the backdrop of the Central Alps. The layout is characterized by significant elevation changes, utilizing the natural terrain to create a course defined by large undulations. Natural creeks are integrated into the design, with multiple streams enhancing the scenery and adding strategic complexity to the holes. The fairways are generally flat, allowing for full swings, but players must navigate the contrast of strategically placed bunkers guarding the greens. The course has a total par of 72. The front nine features a mix of par-4s, par-3s, and two par-5s, while the back nine includes three par-5s and two par-3s. Yardage varies significantly by tee color, ranging from approximately 2,499 yards from the red tees to 3,385 yards from the black tees. The course rating is listed at 72.6 and 77.9 from the black tees for men, with a slope rating of 130 implied by the difference between course rating and bogey rating. You Green Nakatsugawa has hosted the Japan LPGA Tour event "Apita Circle K Sunkus Ladies" for seven years. The course is part of the Chateraise Group. Specific holes are highlighted for their characteristics: Hole 9 is recommended for distance players, while Hole 4 is noted for proximity shots. Similarly, Hole 14 is recommended for distance on the back nine, and Hole 17 is noted for proximity. The course design emphasizes the harmony between natural beauty and architectural form, with the natural topography playing a central role in the challenge.