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 Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course |
Name in Japanese: 太平洋クラブ 御殿場コース  Taiheiyo Club
Contact Information:
| Access | | Expwy & I.C.: | Tomei Expwy, Gotemba I.C. | | Distance: | 93 km (84 km by Tomei expressway, 9 km from Gotemba I.C.) | | Est'd time: | 85 mins. |
| Course Description: | | Established: | 1977 | | Designer: | Kato Shunsuke | | Holes/Par: | 18/72 Course Rate: 73.9 | | Yardage: | C-7,246, B-6,869, R-6,484, F-6,138, L-5,600 | | Range: | 20 bays, 300 y |
| Description: | This is one of the best courses in the world and host to the Mitsui Sumitomo Visa-Taiheiyo Masters yearly in November. Also hosted the EMC World Championships of Golf in 2001. This is a private club so ask around to get a tee time and don't forget to break your piggy bank as a round here will run you well over 35,000yen +
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| | Playing impression: | The Taiheiyo groups premier course. This is a world class private golf club that is always kept in pristine condition. Great views off each tee with a little thinking required on positioning your ball i.e. there is usually a safe and dangerous side to each hole causing you to constantly consider the risk vs. reward. All the holes are surrounded by mature pine and fur trees that, should you find your self amongst them, usually provide you with a "get out of jail" recovery shot option and a riskier shot allowing you to advance your ball down the course. The greens are fun and challenging and can be quite fast, however, they are also very true so the break you see... is the break you get!
Caddy only play and all the caddies are quite knowledgeable on reading the greens and giving accurate yardages. Designer Kato Shunsuke made good use of the water hazards and the finishing 18th has been modified from its original design in 1977 adding a shallow beach area in front allowing players the option to get wet and play it as it lies "from the pond"! This has made for some pretty exiting tournament finishes over the years and the gallery always loves it when the shoes come off! If you get the opportunity to play here, please take it, "bring extra socks" and at least 50,000yen to cover your play fee and incidentals.
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| Play fees: | Weekdays | Holidays | We accept no responsibility for fees, they are only indicative, please check with club if you need exact rate. | | Selfplay | 0 | 0 | | | Caddie | 30,500 | 41,000 | |
Notes: This is a Private Club so tee times require a members introduction!
Accepted Cards: VISA / MasterCard / SAISON / AMEX / UFJ Nicos / JCB / DINERS / UC / TS3 |
Latest Update: June 30, 2010, 2:48 pm
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