Miki · Japan · Hyōgo Prefecture
Hirono Golf Club
Charles Alison's Japanese masterpiece: spectacular bunkers – the "Alison bunkers" gave their name to an entire style.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,450 m · 1932
ArchitectHarry Colt
At a glance
Hirono — C. H. Alison in the wooded hills of Hyogo
History
Charles Alison arrived in Japan in 1930. His visit left behind Hirono, Kawana, and a style of deep bunkering that would profoundly influence Japanese golf architecture.
Architecture
Deep bunkers, elevated greens, diagonal lines, pine woodland and sandy rolling ground define the course.
Club experience
The historic private club is widely regarded as a benchmark of Japanese golf architecture.
Rankings
- #24
- #25
Practical information
- Official website
- www.hirono-golfclub.jp/