Glen Oaks Country Club

Glen Oaks Country Club is an 18-hole course in Katori, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, built around strategic variety rather than sheer distance. The front nine plays shorter but rewards careful thinking. The 7th hole features a double fairway, forcing golfers to choose which side to play from the tee — a decision that shapes the approach entirely. The back nine opens up with wider fairways, giving longer hitters room to let the ball fly. What both nines share is a demand for precise putting. The greens average 800 square metres and reach up to 1,000 square metres, with significant undulation throughout. Three-putts are a real risk here, and reading these surfaces is where scores are made or lost.