Kawanishi · Japan · Hyōgo Prefecture
Naruo Golf Club
Naruo Golf Course
Naruo Golf Course holds a significant position in Hyogo golf. A compact course renowned for its greens and bunkers, it is located in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture. This course is set within a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount, complemented by sandy heathland structured by heather, pines, and natural bunkers. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Japan, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Naruo Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 6,000 m · 1930
At a glance
Naruo Golf Course holds a significant position in Hyogo golf. A compact course renowned for its greens and bunkers, it is located in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture. This course is set within a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount, complemented by sandy heathland structured by heather, pines, and natural bunkers. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Japan, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Naruo Golf Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Naruo Golf Course is located in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The course unfolds within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is crucial, supplemented by a sandy heathland structured by heather, pines, and natural bunkers. This geographical interpretation should be further elaborated by detailing the exact nature of the soils, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Naruo’s present course opened around 1930, with C. H. Alison contributing to the design alongside Japanese collaborators.
Architecture
Deep bunkers, small greens, diagonal fairways, pine and sandy rolling ground create a distinctly British character.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 6000 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its woodland/heathland environment to strategically arrange angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The private club retains a formal tradition and an important place in Japanese golf history.
Rankings
- #95
Practical information
- Official website
- www.naruogc.or.jp/