Kyushu Golf Club Shotaizan

Kyushu Golf Club Shotaizan is an 18-hole hillside course in Arao, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, built across rolling terrain with mounds shaping both the fairways and rough to create a varied, demanding layout. Each hole carries its own character, making a single-minded approach dangerous. Par-5s tempt golfers into going for the green in two, while carefully placed mounds at landing zones punish anything less than precise ball placement. Natural trees have been preserved throughout, and overall distance is kept in check — so length is rarely the pressure point. Instead, the challenge lies in finding the right spot on every hole. Careless play can quickly turn a manageable round into a damaging one. This is a strategic course that demands focus from the first hole to the last.