Sayama · Japan · Saitama
Tokyo Golf Club
Tokyo Golf Club Course holds a significant position in Saitama golf, an historic club central to the development of Japanese golf. Located in Sayama, Saitama, this course is set within a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf experience unique to Japan, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Tokyo Golf Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,420 m · 1940
At a glance
Tokyo Golf Club Course holds a significant position in Saitama golf, an historic club central to the development of Japanese golf. Located in Sayama, Saitama, this course is set within a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf experience unique to Japan, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Tokyo Golf Club Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Tokyo Golf Club Course is located in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. The course unfolds within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is critical. This geographical interpretation should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the dominant exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Founded in 1913, Tokyo Golf Club moved several times before opening its Sayama course in 1940, designed by Kinya Fujita.
Architecture
Pine-lined fairways, subtle greens and restrained classical architecture define the mature woodland course.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6420 meters from the reference markers. The course utilizes its woodland environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The private club is one of Japan’s foundational golf institutions and a historic Japan Open venue.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.tokyogolfclub.jp/