Yamagata Minami Country Club

Yamagata Minami Country Club is an 18-hole hillside course spread across the lower slopes of the mountains in Kawanishi, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan. The layout is strategic by design, with greens that narrow sharply around their edges to raise the difficulty on approach shots. Bunkers surrounding the greens vary in character, and the 15th stands out with its pronounced overhanging lip in the classic Alison style. Fairways are kept relatively tight throughout, limiting the margin for error off the tee. Ponds placed at key points add both visual appeal and genuine pressure, demanding careful club selection and course management at critical moments.