千葉県
Japan PGA Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Kimitsu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Designed by the Japan Professional Golfers' Association, the course measures 6,936 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 72.7. The layout is divided into front and back nines, with the front nine measuring 3,424 yards and the back nine 3,512 yards from the regular tees. The course presents a significant test of accuracy, particularly on the par-4 holes. The first hole, a 390-yard par-4, is described as a high-pressure starting hole where avoiding the right-side bunker is critical. The fifth hole, rated as the most difficult on the course with a handicap of 1, plays 372 yards from the championship tees and features a deceptive layout that misleads players into expecting a dogleg right. The eleventh hole, a 439-yard par-4, demands precise distance control, as the green is protected by bunkers on both sides and an out-of-bounds area to the rear. Water hazards play a strategic role in the design, particularly on the short holes. The fourteenth hole is a 184-yard par-3 that plays to a two-tiered green, where the elevation change and pin placement require careful approach shot management. The seventeenth hole, a 175-yard par-3, features a water hazard in front of the green that often tempts players to overshoot, despite the tee shot being a slight downhill approach. The back nine concludes with a tournament-style eighteenth hole, a 528-yard par-5 that encourages aggressive play for eagle. The layout requires precise second shots from a downhill lie, testing the golfer's ability to manage risk and reward. The course includes various tee boxes for different skill levels, including championship, back, regular, and ladies' tees, allowing for varied difficulty and yardage options.