Ugo Country Club ☆ Follow

Ugo Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course located in Yokote, Akita Prefecture, Japan. The layout is divided into an out and in nine, with a total yardage of 6,839 yards from the back tees. The course is described as strategically rich, designed to utilize the natural landscape to challenge golfers. The front nine presents a mix of long par-4s and par-5s, including the 9th hole at 520 yards from the back tees. The 3rd hole is a 185-yard par-3 that requires a 12-yard uphill shot to a two-tiered green, where approaches from the back are particularly difficult. The back nine features significant length, highlighted by the 13th hole, a 599-yard par-5 that plays downhill from the second shot. The 10th hole is a 560-yard par-5 that doglegs to the right, requiring precise control due to out-of-bounds on both sides. Strategic challenges are prevalent throughout the course, with out-of-bounds areas guarding the 10th, 11th, and 14th holes. The 11th hole is a 447-yard par-4 noted for its difficulty, featuring a 10-yard uphill second shot and trouble on the left and back of the green. The 17th hole is a 360-yard par-4 that plays 20 yards uphill to the second shot, with trouble waiting to the left of the green. The 18th hole is a 188-yard par-3 that plays downhill, requiring players to read the wind carefully to manage distance and accuracy. The course offers multiple tee sets, including back, regular, front, and ladies tees, with yardages ranging from 5,340 to 6,839 yards. The back tees have a Course Rating of 73.2 and a Slope Rating of 134. The facility includes a 250-yard driving range with 11 bays and an approach practice green. The course is situated in a natural setting that influences play, with undulating greens and varied elevation changes contributing to its strategic character.