OdawaraMatsuda at Odawara Golf Club - Matsuda Course

The Odawara Golf Club Matsuda Course is located in the Ashigarakami District of Kanagawa Prefecture, in the mountainous terrain west of Tokyo and near the historic city of Odawara. Designed by Gary Player, the course reflects the South African architect's approach to working with dramatic topography, a characteristic of many of his Japanese designs from the 1980s and 1990s when he was active in the region. The layout takes advantage of the natural elevation changes common to this part of Kanagawa, which sits in the foothills approaching the Hakone area.

The Matsuda Course represents one of several facilities in the broader Odawara Golf Club operation, serving members and guests in a region known for its concentration of golf courses within reach of the Tokyo metropolitan area. Player's design work in Japan typically emphasized strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precision over distance, adapting his design philosophy to the constrained and often steep sites available in the country. The course operates within the traditional Japanese private club model, where attention to service and course conditioning are standard expectations.

The setting offers views toward the surrounding mountains and valleys characteristic of western Kanagawa Prefecture. The region's climate allows for year-round play, though conditions vary seasonally with the area's distinct weather patterns. Access from Tokyo is facilitated by the Tomei Expressway and regional rail connections to Matsuda and surrounding towns.