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Background to
the course
Architect:
Jack Nicklaus, built in 1994
Type:
Parkland
Landscape:
Play a relaxing game within breathtaking scenery with
trees and lakes surrounding the fairway and greens,
although serenity can be disrupted by the nearby Self
Defence Force Air base if they are on practice. Cut
out of the Kogama Forest, the course lies almost flat,
with only a four meter variation between its highest
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Playing the
Course
The 7,071 yard Ishioka is a beautiful new parkland
course near Tokyo which was voted best public golf course
in Japan for 2002 and 2003 by Par Golf, Golf Digest,
and the JGTO. Ishioka is dominated by tight fairways
closed in by mature trees. Nicklaus added to the challenge
by placing some heavy rough in key areas around the
course. Areas of water on the course, as well as vast
bunkers, add to the hazard count. |
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Score card
Address:
1050-1 Seraku, Ogawa-machi, Higashi-Ibaraki, Ibaraki,
Japan
Phone number:
+81 299 585 111, fax: +81 299 585 119
Course and length:
18 holes, 7071 yards
Tee times:
8am to 3pm
Handicap:
No certificate required
Green fees:
Self-play weekday 10,800 yen ($100), caddy service weekday
13,800 yen ($125), weekend/national holiday with caddy
only 20,800 yen ($190). Credit cards accepted. Buggies
are free.
Facilities:
A driving range, caddy service, buggies, and afterwards
relax in a Japanese Onsen-style hot bath
Location:
Ishioka is 60 miles from Tokyo and 10 miles from the
Ishioka Interchange on the Joban Expressway. By train
it's 52 minutes on the JR Tokyu Super Hitachi from Tokyo
Ueno Station to Ishioka Station, then a twenty minute
taxi ride to the course. |
