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Yomiuri Golf Short Course Follow

兵庫県

Yomiuri Golf Short Course consists of two layouts designed for golfers of all skill levels, from beginners to experienced players. The Sakura Course features 18 holes with a par of 54, measuring 1,756 yards from the white tees and 1,595 yards from the red tees. Individual holes range from 61 to 155 yards, providing variety in shot-making requirements. The Hikari Course offers 12 holes at par 36, totaling 1,323 yards from the white tees and 1,061 yards from the red tees, with holes varying from 70 to 146 yards. Both courses employ dual tee positions (white and red) to accommodate different player abilities and preferences. Located in Nishi-Nomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the facility caters to beginners seeking to develop their skills while offering enough challenge for intermediate players. The short course format makes it accessible for casual play and practice-oriented rounds.

Yonago Golf Course Follow

鳥取県

Located in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, the Yonago Golf Course is a 18-hole, par 72 layout set on flat terrain that utilizes ponds, mounds, and undulations to create strategic variety. The front nine plays for a par 36, while the back nine also totals par 36, with the full course measuring 6,364 yards from the regular tees. The design emphasizes strategy over sheer length, with wide fairways that allow for powerful shots, though the course demands precision around its water hazards and bunkers. The front nine features a mix of accessible pars and testing challenges. The opening hole is a 465-yard par 5 dogleg left that offers a chance for a two-shot round, while the third hole presents a critical tee shot where out-of-bounds lies to the left and a water hazard guards the right. The sixth hole is a 143-yard par 3 requiring a carry over water to a three-tiered green, making it a significant scoring opportunity or hazard depending on execution. The ninth hole is a lengthy 553-yard par 5 dogleg right, where avoiding the bunker left of the green is essential. The back nine introduces more varied terrain and wind factors, particularly on the twelfth hole, a 551-yard par 5 located near the coast that is heavily influenced by sea breezes. The thirteenth hole is a 183-yard par 3 played from an elevated tee with out-of-bounds to the right. The fourteenth hole is a 381-yard par 4 where the green is elongated, requiring careful second shots. The eighteenth hole finishes with a view of the clubhouse, featuring an out-of-bounds area behind the green that encourages players to attack from the front. The course is equipped with a full-service clubhouse featuring a restaurant with views of Mount Daisen, a shop, and practice facilities including a putting green and bunker area. It hosts regular monthly tournaments and has been a venue for regional qualifiers for the Professional Golfers' Society (PGS) Senior and Amateur Championships. The course also accommodates variable difficulty by allowing the fifth hole to be played as a par 3 or par 4 depending on wind conditions, with corresponding adjustments to the course rating.

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Yongpyong CC Follow

평창군

Yongpyong Country Club is an 18-hole championship course with a par of 72, spanning 6,800 yards across two nine-hole layouts: Sanmaru and Gangnareu. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course is situated at approximately 700 meters elevation in the Yongpyong Resort area of Pyeongchang, surrounded by mountains and a pristine alpine lake. The course features Kentucky bluegrass and bentgrass throughout. With a total elevation change of 70 meters, it offers relatively stable topography while maintaining subtle variations that challenge golfers. Each hole is individually characterized, providing distinct views of the surrounding mountains and lake across the layout. The design philosophy emphasizes respect for the natural landscape while maintaining international-standard playability. Notable holes include multiple par-5s and par-3s strategically positioned to showcase the scenic mountain and water features. The course is known for delivering both competitive play and aesthetic enjoyment within a pristine natural setting at high altitude.

Yongpyong Nine GC Follow

평창군

Yongpyong Nine GC is a 9-hole, par 36 public golf course spanning 5,146 yards, designed by renowned course architect Ronald Fream, who also designed the adjacent Birch Hill Country Club. Located within the Yongpyong Resort in Pyeongchang, the course is situated along a scenic lake adjacent to the resort's water park, featuring picturesque views of forested valleys and clear water. The course was established in 1985 as a practice facility and later developed into a full 9-hole layout. It utilizes dual turfgrass species-Kentucky bluegrass and bent grass-making it Korea's first course constructed with both grass types. The design cleverly employs two greens per hole, allowing golfers to experience 18 holes of play in two rounds. Yongpyong Nine presents significant difficulty despite its public status. The mountainous terrain of Yongpyong creates substantial undulations and slopes throughout. Hazards include parallel water features following the valleys and an artificial lake, while narrow fairways demand concentration and precision. The course is renowned for challenging golfers at all levels, famously played by professional golfer Park Se-ri during practice rounds. The setting offers exceptional seasonal beauty, with pink flowering grasses in spring and vibrant autumn foliage, attracting non-golfers from the resort to view the landscape.

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Yorba Linda Country Club Follow

CA

Yorba Linda Country Club is a private golf facility situated on lush rolling terrain near the Nixon Library in Orange County, California. The course features an 18-hole championship layout designed by Harry Rainville, offering members a blend of traditional golf heritage with modern upscale amenities. Located at 19400 E. Mountain View Avenue in Yorba Linda, the club is positioned on scenic terrain that provides an inspiring setting for play. Beyond golf, the facility offers comprehensive lifestyle amenities including tennis courts and event spaces. As a Troon Privé member club, Yorba Linda provides full golf members with exclusive access to a network of premier courses and resorts worldwide, along with partnerships offering additional benefits in travel, entertainment, and leisure services. The club emphasizes personalized service and has earned recognition among the finest private clubs in North Orange County.

Yorii Country Club Follow

大里郡

Yorii Country Club is a 18-hole, par-72 golf course located in Yorii, Oori District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Situated where the Arakawa River transitions from the Chichibu Mountains to the Kanto Plain, the course is set within a hilly landscape characterized by dense greenery and natural terrain features that have been preserved. The facility is accessible via the Kan-Etsu Expressway, located approximately 5 kilometers from the Hanazono Interchange. The layout is defined as a hill course that offers a relatively flat and spacious fairway, allowing for a smooth playing rhythm. The design incorporates the natural topography and existing trees, creating a strategic environment where the best routes are lined with potential hazards. This setup encourages players to utilize their driver, particularly on the opening holes, which are both over 400 yards long. Both the outward and inward nines begin with these long par-4s, providing an immediate test of distance and accuracy off the tee. The course is designed to balance the enjoyment of powerful drives with the necessity of strategic shot placement, as the surrounding areas of the optimal landing zones contain risks that demand careful navigation.

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York Golf Club Follow

North Yorkshire

York Golf Club, founded in 1890, is one of Yorkshire's longest-established golf clubs. Located 5 miles north of York near Strensall, the course features a distinctive lowland heath style layout blending parkland and heathland characteristics. Designed by five-time Open Champion J.H. Taylor in 1904, it represents significant architectural pedigree alongside his contemporaries Harry Vardon and James Braid. The course presents a notable challenge, beginning with a testing opening hole and featuring a signature seventh hole over a pond. The greens are recognized as among Yorkshire's finest, with several holes featuring tricky slopes that demand precision. The layout is engineered to test skilled players while remaining accessible to golfers of all abilities. The club maintains continued investment in its course, practice range, and facilities. Golf Monthly ranks York as the 10th best course in Yorkshire. The clubhouse offers high-standard catering and hospitality services, complementing the golfing experience with dining and relaxation options.

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Yosemite Lakes Park Golf Course Follow

CA

Yosemite Lakes Park Golf Course is a 9-hole course located in a peaceful, scenic setting within the Yosemite Lakes Park community. The layout features five holes played over water, presenting a moderate challenge through small greens and tight fairways that demand precision from players of all skill levels. The course is open to both residents and non-residents. The par configuration and designer information are not specified in available details. The course operates daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., accommodating players throughout the year with seasonal adjustments. The course record stands at 55, set by Rob Bisnett on September 25, 2009. The facility actively supports club activities, including established Men's and Ladies' clubs that organize regular tournaments and scrambles. Men's tournaments occur bi-weekly, while ladies typically play on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Monthly scramble tournaments are open to all golfers. The course supports NCGA handicap play and hosts championship competitions across multiple flight divisions, indicating an organized competitive community.

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群馬県

Yoshii Nanyodai GC Follow

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Yoshii Nanyodai Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 facility located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The course spans approximately 103 hectares (roughly 310,000 tsubo) and was designed by Nishiku Construction. It opened for play on April 19, 1997, and features bentgrass greens. The layout measures 6,418 yards in total length. The course operates as a self-play facility where guests utilize four-seater motor carts. Maintenance of the turf and course conditions is managed by Riken Green, a company that also services tournament courses such as Ise Country Club and Saitama Country Club. The club enforces a non-metal spike policy to protect the turf, prohibiting metal spikes on the course. Yoshii Nanyodai Golf Course hosts regular open competitions, typically held on the third Friday of the month. These events utilize a modified Peoria scoring system over the front nine holes. The course also offers specific packages for junior golfers aged 17 and under, as well as afternoon half-round options during off-peak hours.

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岡山県

Yoshikawa CC Follow

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Located in Mikasa, Hyogo Prefecture, Yoshikawa Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course set within a hilly landscape featuring a 20-meter elevation change. Opened in October 1992, the course is characterized by wide fairways and gentle undulations, surrounded by a mix of oak, beech, cedar, and cypress trees. The layout offers a variety of hole designs, ranging from slightly sloped to completely flat, allowing for a relaxed playing style while still demanding strategic club selection. The front nine presents a mix of strategic challenges, highlighted by the par-4 6th hole, which serves as the handicap 1 hole. This demanding stretch requires precise fairway placement to avoid bunkers and steep green slopes. The 5th hole, a par-3, is noted as a recommended hole for accurate approach shots, featuring a green that is elevated in the center and surrounded by trees and water hazards. The back nine continues this theme of variety, with the 18th hole serving as a strong finisher. This uphill par-4 is recommended for long hitters, though it requires careful avoidance of left-sided bunkers to secure a good score. Water hazards and trees play a significant role in the course's difficulty. The 8th hole, a par-3, demands a choice between attacking the pin or playing safe to the right, with out-of-bounds to the left and a pond guarding the back right. Similarly, the 11th hole, a long par-5, is flanked by a beautiful pond on the left and large trees on the right, making the second shot a critical test of distance and accuracy. The course also features two holes recommended for long distance: the 9th hole, a 547-yard par-5 with views of the clubhouse, and the 18th hole. Yoshikawa Country Club operates as a members-only facility, though it is part of the Chateraise Group. The course is accessible via the Chuo Expressway at the Yoshikawa Interchange, located approximately 50 minutes from Osaka. The club hosts regular member competitions throughout the year, including the President's Cup and various monthly tournaments, maintaining a consistent schedule of play across all seasons.

Yoshikawa Inter GC Follow

兵庫県

Yoshikawa Inter Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Designed by the Taisei Corporation Design Department in collaboration with Y's Contour Magic, the layout offers a total yardage ranging from 4,777 yards from the pink tees to 6,820 yards from the black tees. The course features five distinct tee boxes-black, blue, white, red, and pink-allowing players of varying skill levels to adjust the difficulty. The men's course ratings range from 70.3 to 72.1, while the women's ratings range from 66.8 to 75.4. The front nine presents a mix of accessible and demanding holes, starting with a par-4 first hole that encourages a safe drive to the right side to avoid left-side trouble. The third hole, a 525-yard par-5 from the black tees, offers a long drive opportunity with a slightly downhill second shot. The back nine introduces more significant challenges, highlighted by the 14th hole, which is described as the most difficult on the course. This par-4 features an uphill second shot and a green with severe undulations that resemble potato chips, requiring precise distance control. Wind plays a critical role in the course strategy, particularly on the approach shots of the sixth and ninth holes. The 17th hole, a 556-yard par-5, demands a safe drive to the right side to avoid deep fairway bunkers on the left, followed by a challenging approach to a strongly sloped green. The course also features unique design elements, such as the use of wicker baskets instead of traditional flags, paying homage to the Scottish origins of the game. The greens are noted for their speed, with the seventh hole’s green described as deceptively flat but extremely fast from the back.

Yoshikawa Royal GC Follow

兵庫県

Located in the city of Kato in Hyogo Prefecture, Yoshikawa Royal Golf Club is a 730,000-square-meter hilly course designed by Daisei Construction and Nihon Kokudo Development. Opened on October 29, 1974, the 18-hole layout features a par 72 and measures 6,622 yards from the back tees. The course is characterized by its undulating terrain, which includes ridges, sloping fairways, and blind shots that demand careful strategy and precise shot placement. The front nine begins with a demanding par-4 that requires accuracy off the tee, followed by a blind par-5 where the initial shot must be placed safely on the right side of the mountain slope. The third hole presents a short par-3 guarded by trees and out-of-bounds, while the fourth offers a view of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge on clear days. The sixth hole is a blind par-4 with a narrow left side, and the seventh features a large, distinctive green that requires careful pin placement awareness. The nine concludes with a 20-yard uphill approach to a green protected by a deep bunker on the right. The back nine starts with a dynamic downhill par-4, followed by a par-4 where the fairway narrows on the left. The twelfth hole is a long par-5, and the thirteenth is a short par-3 that plays significantly shorter from the front tees. The fourteenth hole is another long par-5, while the fifteenth is a straightforward par-4. The sixteenth hole is a challenging par-4, and the seventeenth is a short par-3 that plays up to a small, difficult green. The eighteenth hole is a long par-4 that finishes the round. The course features Bentgrass greens and requires players to utilize all 14 clubs in their bag. The design encourages thoughtful course management, with some holes requiring players to lay up off the tee or use different clubs for the second shot depending on the lie and distance. The course is known for its strategic complexity, where a head game is essential for navigating the various challenges presented by the hilly terrain and blind shots. Yoshikawa Royal Golf Club is a member-only facility affiliated with the Japan Golf Association and the Kansai Golf Association. The club hosts various internal competitions throughout the year, including monthly cups, a scratch cup, a captain's cup, and championships for seniors and ladies. The club also participates in open competitions such as the Kirin Beer Cup. The facility includes a restaurant and offers lodging options for visitors.

Yoshimi Golf Course Follow

比企郡

Located in Yoshimi Town, Saitama Prefecture, Yoshimi Golf Course is a 27-hole facility divided into three distinct nine-hole courses: the East, Middle, and West courses. The layout is designed to offer varied strategic challenges, with each nine presenting a unique character. The East Course is characterized by its demand for pinpoint accuracy, while the Middle Course features a variety of strategic elements including river, pond, and forest crossings. The West Course requires thoughtful play, particularly regarding approach shots from the greens. The East Course is a par 45 layout that tests precision with numerous water hazards and out-of-bounds areas. Hole 1, a par 5, requires a careful drive to avoid OB on the right, while Hole 9, another par 5, is described as the most water-heavy hole on the nine, demanding accurate tee and second shots. The Middle Course, also par 45, emphasizes distance and strategy, with several par 5s and par 3s requiring carries over rivers. Notable holes include the 4th, a par 5 river carry, and the 9th, a long par 4 that rewards distance. The West Course, par 45, focuses on accuracy off the tee, with many holes flanked by OB or water. The 4th hole, a par 3, features double greens that are heavily bunkered, while the 5th and 7th holes require precise tee shots to avoid trees and water. The course features a mix of Bentgrass and Korai grass greens, with yardages varying by tee position from the back tees to the ladies' tees. The design incorporates natural obstacles such as empty ditches, hidden ponds, and large trees to challenge players of all skill levels. The strategic nature of the course is highlighted by the frequent need for accurate approach shots and the penalty for aggressive play, with many holes offering one-stroke penalty areas as alternatives to out-of-bounds.

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吉野郡

Yotsukaido Golf Club Follow

千葉県

Yotsukaido Golf Club is an 18-hole course designed by Tokuyoshi Miyoshi, located at 268 Onogi, Yotsukaido City, Chiba 284-0042. The facility is situated approximately 4 kilometers from the Yotsukaido interchange on the Higashi-Kanto Expressway. The layout is a forest course where trees aged 60 to 70 years separate the holes, creating a strategic environment that utilizes small and large ponds alongside natural undulation. The course features four sets of tees-blue, white, green, and red. From the blue tees, the front nine begins with a 505-yard par 5, followed by a 142-yard par 3, a 357-yard par 4, and a 105-yard par 3. The back nine includes a 543-yard par 5 and par 4s ranging from 259 to 305 yards. Yotsukaido Golf Club provides remote control carts and modern cart navigation systems to enhance the playing experience.