Public

West Course

Yokohama Country Club

Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP
AY
+2
18 holesPar 726,300 m

About this course

West Course at Yokohama Country Club stands as a testament to Japan's embrace of American golf course design during the mid-20th century, offering a distinctly parkland experience within the bustling Tsuzuki Ward. Gentle undulations define the landscape, favoring strategic play over raw power, challenging golfers to navigate subtle doglegs and approaches that demand accuracy. Designed by renowned architect, Shiro Akaboshi, the West Course’s meticulously maintained fairways and greens reflect a commitment to preserving its classic character while providing a challenging test for players of all skill levels. While not a regular stop on major professional tours, the West Course holds a significant place in Yokohama's golfing community. Known for its challenging par 3s and meticulously manicured greens, the West Course's members hold it as a local treasure, appreciated for its walkability and the serene atmosphere it provides within the urban landscape. Members gather frequently at the clubhouse restaurant, renowned for its classic tonkatsu, a post-round staple enjoyed alongside spirited recounts of the day's play.

Quick facts

Location
Yokohama, Kanagawa, JP
Access
Public
Designer
Aiyama Takeo
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
6,300 metres

Getting there

Yokohama Country Club is most readily accessed via Narita International Airport (NRT), situated roughly 60 kilometers east of Tokyo, or the closer Haneda Airport (HND) on Tokyo's southern edge, both offering seamless connections to Japan's rail network and ground transportation. From central Tokyo, the journey unfolds as a swift 45-minute drive or train ride southwestward through the urban sprawl of the Kanto Plain, the landscape gradually softening as you approach the Kanagawa Prefecture and the club's verdant grounds perched above the Yokohama coastline. Private aviation clients may consider Yokota Air Base or arrange helicopter service from central Tokyo, though the club's proximity to Japan's most efficient public infrastructure means the traditional route carries its own quiet elegance - a transition from the ordered intensity of the capital into the serene, manicured sanctuary of Yokohama Country Club itself. The final kilometers wind through residential neighborhoods and tree-lined approaches that signal arrival at one of Japan's most distinguished private clubs, where the Pacific vistas and meticulously maintained fairways await.

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Common questions about West at Yokohama Country Club

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

West was designed by Aiyama Takeo.

Yes. West at Yokohama Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at West is 72.

West plays 6,300 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

West is a 18-hole course.

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