White Birch at One-Way Golf Club

White Birch at One-Way Golf Club in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki represents Pete Dye's work in Japan's Kanto region, located roughly an hour northeast of Tokyo. The course sits in an area characterized by relatively flat to gently rolling terrain typical of the Ibaraki countryside, where agricultural land transitions into recreational development. Dye designed the course during his period of international commissions, bringing his distinctive architectural approach to Japanese golf.

The layout reflects Dye's signature design elements adapted to the Japanese context and available land. Players encounter strategic bunkering, thoughtful use of water features, and green complexes that reward precision over power. The routing takes advantage of the property's natural contours while incorporating the manufactured hazards and visual intimidation that define Dye's style. White birch trees, for which the course is named, provide definition along fairways and frame playing corridors.

One-Way Golf Club operates within Japan's membership club tradition, where courses typically maintain high conditioning standards and offer structured playing experiences. The facility serves both members and, as is common in Japanese golf, visiting players through advance reservation systems. Tsuchiura's location in Ibaraki makes the course accessible to golfers from the greater Tokyo metropolitan area seeking a Pete Dye design without traveling to more distant resort destinations. The course provides an example of how American architectural principles translate to Japanese golf landscapes and playing preferences.