鹿児島県
Located in Kirishima City, Kagoshima Prefecture, Kagoshima Airport 36 Country Club features two distinct 18-hole courses designed for self-play. The Airport Course, designed by renowned architect Qingbo Chen, is described as a champion course that expresses the origins of golf. It plays to a par 72 with a back tee length of 6,950 yards and a course rating of 73.5. The Yokokawa Course offers a different character, featuring wide fairways that allow for cart access and an American-style layout. This course also plays to a par 72, with a back tee length of 6,770 yards and a course rating of 72.4. The Airport Course presents a mix of long par fives and technical par fours, with the 5th hole serving as the signature par-5 at 550 yards from the back tees. The 16th hole is identified as a recommended driving distance hole, stretching 530 yards from the back markers. The Yokokawa Course emphasizes width and playability, with its 6th hole (550 yards) and 16th hole (530 yards) highlighted as key driving distance challenges. Both courses utilize standard handicap and par structures, with the Airport Course featuring a 1,900-yard 3rd hole and a 160-yard 8th hole from the back tees. Local rules at the facility specify that out-of-bounds is marked by white stakes, while repair grounds are indicated by blue stakes or white lines. Red penalty areas are marked with red stakes or lines. A specific local rule for the Airport Course designates yardage markers and drainage pipes in bunkers as immovable obstructions, though relief is not permitted if they interfere with the line of play. The Yokokawa Course has specific relief provisions for the 5th, 8th, and 18th holes if the initial drive enters a red penalty area or goes out of bounds, allowing play from a forward designated tee. The course is situated near the Kirishima Interchange, approximately three kilometers away, and is accessible within 15 minutes of Kagoshima Airport. The facility promotes a self-play environment, allowing golfers to choose tee markers based on their skill and distance, with the back tees requiring prior approval from the club. The layout and rules are designed to facilitate efficient play, with recommendations for using provisional balls and maintaining pace of play.