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Naruo Golf Club
Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
18 Holes · Par 70 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Parkland
— About
About Naruo Golf Club
Naruo Golf Club is a private 18-hole course in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, playing to par 70 and 6,616 yards. The Crane brothers laid out the course. It is set in hill country and is nicknamed the mountain links. Founded in 1920, the club has greens regarded among the best in Japan.
- The greens are korai grass and are regarded among the best in Japan.
- The Japan Senior Open Golf Championship was held here from September 17 to 20, 2020.
- A jacket is required on arrival, a rule that is relaxed only between June 1 and September 30.
- Play at Kawanishi dates from 1930, when the club moved from Naruo and the Crane brothers built the course.
History of Naruo Golf Club
Naruo Golf Club was founded in 1920 at Naruo and moved to its present site in Kawanishi in 1930. Charles Hugh Alison gave advice on the Crane brothers' layout in 1931.
Playing Naruo Golf Club: tips
Play is for members and their guests. Weekday rounds are possible with a member's introduction, Saturdays and holidays require a member to accompany you, and Sundays are for members only. The club publishes no green fee, so ask your host about booking and arrival details before you travel.
Visit Naruo Golf Club
1-4 Kanegaya, Nishi-Uneno, Kawanishi, Hyogo 666-0155
Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Naruo Golf Club
Can visitors play at Naruo Golf Club?
Only through a member. Weekday visitors need a member's introduction, Saturday and holiday visitors must be accompanied by a member, and Sundays are reserved for members.
Who designed Naruo Golf Club?
The Crane brothers laid out the course at its Kawanishi site, and Charles Hugh Alison advised on the layout in 1931.
How can I contact Naruo Golf Club?
The club office is in Kawanishi, Hyogo Prefecture, and can be reached on 072-794-1011 from within Japan. Visitors should arrange play through the member who invites them.