Public

Middle Course

Ohtakijo Golf Club

Isumi, Chiba, JP
9 holesPar 363,244 m

About this course

Ohtakijo Golf Club's Middle Course occupies rolling terrain in Isumi, a coastal region of Chiba Prefecture southeast of Tokyo. The course represents a collaboration between Gary Player and Japanese architect Kaneda Takeaki, blending international design principles with sensitivity to the local landscape. The Chiba region's golf courses typically take advantage of natural elevation changes and wooded corridors, and the Middle designation suggests this layout serves as one of multiple courses within the Ohtakijo facility, likely positioned between a championship-caliber course and a more accessible option. The routing works through a mix of forested areas and open ground characteristic of the Boso Peninsula, where Isumi is located. Player's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precise approach play, while Kaneda's involvement would have ensured the design harmonizes with Japanese golf traditions and maintenance standards. The course likely features the kind of variety in hole lengths and shot requirements common to multi-course facilities, where each layout offers a distinct playing experience. Ohtakijo serves a membership base drawn from both the Tokyo metropolitan area and the surrounding Chiba region. The club operates within Japan's established golf culture, where attention to course conditioning, pace of play, and clubhouse hospitality are paramount. The Middle Course provides members with an alternative routing that complements the facility's other offerings while maintaining the design standards expected at a Gary Player-associated property.

Quick facts

Location
Isumi, Chiba, JP
Access
Public
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
3,244 metres

Getting there

The journey to Ohtakijo Golf Club begins at Narita International Airport (NRT), situated roughly 60 kilometers east of Tokyo, followed by a serene drive of approximately ninety minutes southeastward through the Chiba Prefecture countryside toward the coastal plains of Isumi. The route transitions gradually from the urban sprawl of the greater Tokyo region into quieter agricultural landscapes, where rice paddies and small villages signal entry into the club's remote and deliberately secluded setting. For those with access to private aviation, Chiba Airport (CIJ) offers a closer alternative, though the exclusivity of Ohtakijo is best appreciated in the unhurried final approach - a winding passage through rural Isumi that strips away the noise of the capital and delivers you to one of Japan's most private and architecturally distinguished golf destinations.

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Common questions about Middle at Ohtakijo Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Middle was designed by Gary Player and Kaneda Takeaki.

Yes. Middle at Ohtakijo Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Middle is 36.

Middle plays 3,244 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

Middle is a 9-hole course.

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