Nara Royal Golf Club

Nara Royal Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course located in Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The course stretches 6,767 yards with a par of 72 and features a course rating of 72.4. Designed and supervised by Mitsuteru Kobayashi, the layout emphasizes dynamic movement and contrast between stillness and motion, with water serving as a central thematic element.

The course presents considerable strategic challenges across both nine-hole loops. Notable characteristics include multiple water hazards, strategically placed bunkers, and significant elevation changes. Hole 17, designated as one of the course's signature holes, features an aesthetically impressive pond-bordered design combined with substantial strategic complexity. The closing hole 18 also incorporates water hazards alongside undulating terrain. The par-5s offer birdie opportunities for skilled players, while par-3s demand precision due to surrounding hazards. The layout accommodates five-person electromagnetic golf carts and spans approximately 998,000 square meters. The course is affiliated with the Japan Golf Association and Korea Golf Union.