Kitahiroshima · Japan · Hokkaido
Sapporo Golf Club
Wattsu Course
Wattsu Course holds a significant position in Hokkaido golf. It's a grand woodland course associated with professional Japanese golf. Located in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, this course is set within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Japan, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Wattsu Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 1958
At a glance
Wattsu Course holds a significant position in Hokkaido golf. It's a grand woodland course associated with professional Japanese golf. Located in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, this course is set within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Japan, with its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Wattsu Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Wattsu Course is located in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan. The course unfolds within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is crucial. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Wattsu Course holds an important place in the golf history of Hokkaido. Un grand parcours de forêt associé au golf professionnel japonais.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its woodland environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.sapporo-gc.or.jp/