Which course membership should I choose? Ultimately it comes down to what the golfer wants. Rather than looking at short-term information such as whether the market is high or cheap, examine what suits your purpose and style. We asked Sumichi Golf, which boasts a strong track record in handling memberships, to recommend golf memberships for first-time purchasers.
■Recommended courses with a total budget of less than 2 million yen
We asked them to pick up recommended courses with a total budget of less than 2 million yen, which would be easy to consider when purchasing a membership for the first time. . The numbers in ( ) represent the approximate cost including the membership fee and name transfer fee. Unit: 10,000 yen.
Akabane Golf Club (100)
Opened in 1957, this is an old club with a shareholder membership system, which is rare for a riverbed. Accessible on foot from the nearest station. Plenty of space, plenty of distance and width. There are few trees, but there are many holes with ponds and bunkers that change the course, so an accurate shot is required.
Tachikawa International Country Club (200)
The only 36-hole golf course in Tokyo. A privileged location about 1 hour from Shinjuku. Management is stable at Komatsu.
Nakatsugawa Country Club (180)
27 holes on a gentle hill. Member-centered management makes it easy to get started, and the atmosphere is good.
Anegasaki Country Club (150)
A prestigious club that has left many dramas in the history of Japanese golf. It is a natural forest course that makes use of the topography.
Kisarazu Golf Club (180)
A lush green course with many natural forests such as cedar and cypress. There is a forest-like atmosphere, and the key point is to capture the pond.
Kawagoe Country Club (170)
Opened in 1963, 27 holes with history on a gentle hill. The whole course is flat and there are many forest-like holes.
Takane Country Club (170)
27 holes that retain the vestiges of Musashino. The east side is flat, but the green has undulations.
Nippon Country Club (170)
Overlooking the Chichibu mountain range and the Kanto Plain. The out side of the majestic hilly course and the in side is a forest course that takes advantage of the natural topography.
Edosaki Country Club (130)
A unique and highly strategic forest course. The East Course, where brainy play is required, has hosted tournaments in the past.
Shishido Hills Country Club (100)
In 2002, it changed to its current name under the management of Mori Building. The forest hill course separated by pine forests is tough and highly strategic.
■ Easy-to-access riverbed golf course
Because it is close to the city center and costs are low, many golfers have it as a second course for practice purposes. There are many popular courses, such as the Riverside Phoenix Golf Club, which has a premium membership system that allows free transfer of ownership.