Noda · Japan · Chiba
Chiba Country Club
Umenosato Course
Umenosato Course holds a significant place in Chiba golf. It is a traditional course designed by Seiichi Inoue. Located in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Japanese golfing experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Umenosato Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,400 m · 1960
At a glance
Umenosato Course holds a significant place in Chiba golf. It is a traditional course designed by Seiichi Inoue. Located in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Japanese golfing experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Umenosato Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value within the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Umenosato Course is located in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. The course unfolds within a wooded park, where the lines of play are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Umenosato Course holds an important place in the golf history of Chiba. Un parcours traditionnel de Seiichi Inoue.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par of 72, and measures approximately 6400 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland environment to organize angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.chibacc.co.jp/