Laurel Hita Country Club

Laurel Hita Country Club is an 18-hole hillside course in Hita, Oita Prefecture, Japan, where gentle uphill and downhill holes follow one another in a relaxed but quietly demanding layout. Fairways are wide, and distances are on the shorter side, so raw power matters less than precision with the irons. Intentional undulation throughout the layout means accurate ball-striking is rewarded far more than distance. The single bentgrass greens are large and feature subtle breaks that shift significantly depending on pin position. Getting on in regulation feels achievable, but careless putting can quickly undo a solid approach — patience and a careful read on the greens are essential to scoring well here.