Izu Ohito Country Club ☆ Follow

Located in the Izu-Hakone National Park in Shizuoka, the Izu Ohito Country Club is a 27-hole resort course designed by Kazusuke Izumi. Opened in June 1976, the facility is set against a backdrop of Mount Fuji to the north and the Amagi mountain range to the south. The course is divided into three distinct nine-hole loops: the Fuji, Hakone, and Amagi courses. The terrain is characterized by ridge-line layouts, wide fairways, and natural valleys that require strategic shot-making across the varied elevation changes. The three loops offer a combined par of 108, with each nine playing to a course rating of approximately 72. The Fuji Course is designed for aggressive play, featuring long par-4s and a demanding par-5 7th hole that plays downhill with out-of-bounds guarding the right side. The Hakone Course begins with a long uphill par-5 over a valley and includes a challenging par-4 6th hole where a lone pine tree stands as a landmark. The Amagi Course rounds out the layout with strategic par-3s and mid-range holes that test accuracy off the tee. The course has a significant history in women's professional golf, hosting the Isuzu Ladies Cup for 15 consecutive years from 1977 to 1991. Notable winners include Atsuko涂 (1977, 1982) and Atsuko Morikuchi (1980). The venue later hosted the World Senior Ladies Open and the Century 21 Ladies Golf Tournament in the 2000s and 2010s. The greens are maintained with a Bentgrass A2 and Crosses mix, and the club enforces a strict dress code and etiquette policy for all visitors.