Ibusuki Golf Club : Back nine

Hole 10 (430yards Par 4): is a middle distance and slight dogleg-left hole. Since there is a sand trap on the right side of the fairway, it is safe to hit the tee shot on the left side of the fairway and avoid the trap in case of hitting into the headwind. There is a fair chance of a birdie, for the distance to the green would be as short as 120 yards from the second shot point. However, watch out for the crosswind because this hole can give you a chance of a boggy as well as a chance of a birdie.

Hole 11 (388yards par 4): is not so long but is inclined from the right to the left of the fairway, so prepare to hit the second shot on a side-hill lie. Due to the elevation on the right side, the ball would roll down even if it turns to the right. When the pin is placed on the top tier of the three-tired green, it is difficult to estimate the distance. This is the first crucial hole of the back nine.

Hole 12 (179yards par 3): is short and may only require a short iron for the tee shot; hence, it is rather easy to make a birdie. But accurate grasp of the distance and direction is required in order to drop the ball near the pin in case of the crosswind from left to right.

Hole 13 (545yards par 5): has sand traps on both sides of the fairway, so try to avoid them at the tee shot. Minimum requirement is needed in the wind. A spoon for a regular golfer and a 2 or 3 iron for a long hitting golfer should be enough to deal with the remaining 230 to 240 yards and to hit the green at the second shot. This is one hole where you really want a birdie.

Hole 14 (411yards Par4): is the second crucial hole of the back nine. Because woods are protruding from the left side, the fairway looks narrower than it actually is. This hole requires different strategies depending on the wind direction. An easy GIR is possible in case of the downwind, but it is wise that you safely get up and down from the passageway before the green and secure a par in case of the headwind. Avoid dropping the ball beyond the green.

Hole 15 (410yards Par 4): requires different tactics depending on your favorite shot; a soft fade toward the sand trap on the left side of the fairway or a draw above a tree on the right side. The second shot should be made on an uphill-lie, so you need one or two longer clubs. The green also has an uphill-lie but its inclination is steep. A good strategy is to aim for your side of the green, not going past the cup.

Hole 16 (437yards Par4): is a long downhill Par 4 hole but because it is downhill dogleg right, a short iron may be enough to hit the green at the second shot. You want to hit the tee ball on the right side of the fairway. Even if the ball hits the slope on the right side, it should roll down. So we recommend that you try to make a shortcut on this hole.

Hole 17 (206yards Par 3): is a short hole over a pond. If you try to avoid the pond to be safer, aim at the right side of the green. If you fail to hit the green, a tough approach shot may follow. If the pin is somewhere in the half of the green on your side, hitting the green by the tee shot can be difficult. The green has subtle undulation so this hole will not let you relax until you sink the ball in. Particularly, the green has a downhill-lie from the far right to the left, so it is possible that you putt three times on the green.

Hole 18 (508yards Par 5): is a 'shortest' long hole. It is possible to hit the green at your second shot on this hole but pot bunkers, which are taller than golfers, await you in front of the green. So a birdie may be made more easily if you hit your third shot before the bunkers and hit the green, instead of trying to hit the green at your second shot. For better score making, think of the direction rather than the carry for your tee shot and second shot, and try to stay on the fairway.