Kanetsu Highland Golf Club

Kanetsu Highland Golf Club is a 27-hole hillside course in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, spread across three distinct loops that each offer their own character through the seasons. The Keyaki (Zelkova) loop appears hilly at first glance, but the elevation changes are modest and most holes play relatively flat. Sazanka features fewer ups and downs yet rewards attention with varied, inventive design. Kaede is the flattest of the three, carrying a woodland feel that makes it look straightforward. That apparent ease is the course's quiet trap. Despite the open, approachable layouts, the greens on all three loops hide unexpected challenges that can undo a round quickly. Golfers who underestimate the putting surfaces tend to find that out the hard way.