941-1 Itazuma,
Gotemba, Shizuoka 412-0048
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Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland.
Designer:
Original design by Shunsuke Kato (1977); renovation by Rees Jones, working with Hideki Matsuyama (2018).
Above distances are for Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba course. Located 5 km to the west is the Club's 18-hole Gotemba West course (par-72, 6434 yds from back tees).
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7 km SW of Gotemba city centre.
Taiheiyo Club is home to the private and well-rated Gotemba course, the flagship layout of the Club's 17 courses in Japan. This wonderfully scenic course sits on the southeastern flank of stunning Mount Fuji in the Shizuoka Prefecture.
Played through avenues of tall trees, some wider than others, this classical and stylish parkland layout will thoroughly test all aspects of your game. Small lakes and ponds sidle up against several greens, while stylish bunkering also contributes to the Gotemba's handsome features. Spectacular views beyond the course take in forested hills and mountains, as well as the imperious Mount Fuji itself.
Limited access: this private course is generally playable only by members and their invited guests.
Private club; guests can only play if hosted by a member.
The Taiheiyo Club comprises 17 of Japan's top golf courses spread across different parts of the country, with several located around Tokyo. Host to the Japan Tour's Taiheiyo Masters and several other top-level professional events, the Gotemba course is the Taiheiyo Club's flagship layout.
Beyond the course to the northwest sits Mount Fuji, an active volcano and highest mountain in Japan. The most famous geographic feature in Japan, and one of the country's three "holy mountains", the volcano last erupted in 1707/08.
Gotemba course:
Japan's 11th best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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