
Nagasaki Course
Nagasaki Country Club
About this course
Nagasaki Country Club occupies hillside terrain in the Nagasaki Prefecture of Kyushu, Japan's southernmost main island. The course was established in the postwar era when golf development expanded across Japan, serving the local business community and regional golfers in this historic port city. The layout works with the natural topography of the area, incorporating elevation changes and valley features characteristic of Nagasaki's mountainous coastal landscape. The routing takes advantage of the hilly terrain, with holes moving through varied elevations that require thoughtful club selection and course management. Players encounter both uphill and downhill shots, with several holes offering views across the surrounding valleys and toward Nagasaki Bay in the distance. The design reflects the practical approach common to many Japanese courses built on challenging terrain, where architects balanced playability with the constraints of the available land. The course serves as a traditional country club for the Nagasaki region, providing a golf venue in an area where flat land is scarce and most courses must be carved from hillsides. Like many Japanese clubs of its era, it functions as both a recreational facility and a social gathering place for members. The setting provides a contrast to the urban density of Nagasaki city below, offering a retreat into the forested hills that define much of the prefecture's interior landscape.
Quick facts
- Location
- Nagasaki, JP
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1955
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 36
Getting there
Most travelers arrive via Nagasaki Airport (NGS), a compact regional hub perched on reclaimed land in Omura Bay, roughly forty minutes north of the city center. The drive south traces the bay's eastern shore before turning inland toward the hills that cradle Nagasaki Country Club, where the urban density of the port city gives way to forested ridges and glimpses of terraced slopes. For those seeking discretion, private charters can arrange arrival at the same airport, followed by a seamless transfer into the club's serene, elevated sanctuary overlooking one of Japan's most storied harbors.
FAQ
Common questions about Nagasaki
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Nagasaki is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Nagasaki is 36.
Nagasaki is a 9-hole course.
