Ohtakijo Golf Club

The West-East course at Ohtakijo Golf Club represents a collaboration between Gary Player and Japanese architect Kaneda Takeaki, bringing together international design sensibilities with local expertise in the Isumi area of Chiba Prefecture. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Boso Peninsula region, where the landscape provides natural elevation changes and wooded corridors that define the playing corridors. This partnership approach was common in Japanese golf development during periods when Western designers worked alongside domestic architects who understood regional conditions and construction methods. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography to create variety in hole presentation and shot requirements. Players encounter changes in elevation that affect club selection and strategy, while the tree-lined fairways demand accuracy from the tee. The design reflects Player's emphasis on strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward precise approach play, adapted to the site's natural features and the expectations of Japanese golf culture. Ohtakijo Golf Club operates as a members' club in a region of Chiba known for its concentration of golf facilities, serving players from the greater Tokyo metropolitan area. The club maintains the course conditions and amenities typical of Japanese private clubs, where attention to detail in maintenance and service standards is integral to the member experience. The West-East course functions as one of multiple layouts at the facility, providing variety for the membership.