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The Kaimon course is a beautiful scenic course lying at the foot of the Satsumafuji Kaimon Mountain at the southernmost point of Satsuma peninsula and utilizes natural geographical features. For the course design, the prominent contemporary designer, Mr. Seiichi Inoue was brought in and he completed the course based on his strong intention of creating a place 'for a professional tournament'. Hazards throughout on the course as well as 'Kaimon Oroshi', the gust of wind blowing down the Kaimon Mountain and 'Umikaze', the sea wind blowing up from the ocean play the determinants of the relative difficulty of the course. The 18 holes with a combination of easiness and difficulty are full of strategicness. The average area of 800 square meters of undulate bent grass greens are superbly maintained despite the fact that the course lies at the southernmost point of the Japanese mainland. Every year our course receives great praise and has an outstanding reputation among professional golfers who compete in tournaments overseas.

Opened

August 23, 1968

Area

500,000m² (Total 1,650,000m²)

Total course length

7,151 yards 18 holes, Par 72

Practice Facility

Length 250 yards, 20 bays, natural lawn
2 patting practice greens

Designer

Seiichi Inoue Profile

Course Guide

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Course	Total course length 7,151 yards 18 holes, Par 72 Hilly Course
Greens	Bent grass, one-greens; average area of 800m²
Practice Facility	Length 250 yards, 20 bays, natural lawn 2 patting practice greens

Course Ratings	Men	Ladies
Back tees	75.0	82.2
Middle tees	71.6	78.6
Forward tees	70.0	76.5

Caddies are allotted for every party, and both pull carts and motorized golf carts can be used.Spike-less or soft spike shoes can be used.

	Front Nine
H	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
PAR	4	4	4	3	5	3	4	5	4	36
Back	433	405	435	193	638	201	410	530	421	3666
Regular	411	389	371	163	552	178	378	490	399	3331
Ladies	332	258	328	124	456	120	314	358	293	2583
HDCP	11	13	4	16	1	18	5	8	6

	Back Nine
H	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18
PAR	4	4	3	5	4	4	4	3	5	36
Back	430	388	186	545	411	435	455	206	508	3564
Regular	402	366	154	510	387	368	395	184	476	3242
Ladies	314	287	137	415	299	309	323	137	347	2568
HDCP	10	7	15	17	9	2	3	12	14

HOLE1 433yards Par4

Hole 1

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 1 is a middle length, downhill course. Because there are sand traps and out of bounds on the right side and palm trees on the left side, for your tee shot aim in the middle of the fairway. If the tee ball touches down on the left side, you may not be able to land your ball on the green at your second shot. The green has mild undulation and gives you a fair chance of a birdie.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	433	411	332	11

HOLE2 405yards Par4

Hole 2

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 2 has pine trees on both sides at the second shot point so this course can be tough if the tee ball turns to either side.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	405	389	258	13

HOLE3 435yards Par4

Hole 3

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 3 is flat and straight but has several sand traps on both sides of the fairway so they make it hard for the tee shot.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	435	371	328	4

HOLE4 186yards Par3

Hole 4

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 4 is the shortest and downhill hole. The downhill makes it difficult to grasp the actual distance to the flag. Since sand traps guard the green on every direction, hitting the green is a must.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
3	193	163	124	16

HOLE5 638yards Par5

Hole 5

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 5 is the longest and slightly dogleg-right. You want to secure a par by hitting the green in regulation. The fairway is undulated and downhill toward the green. On the whole, this course is tough.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
5	638	552	456	1

HOLE6 201yards Par3

Hole 6

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 6 is flat, but there are sand traps guarding the green on both sides, a bank on the left side and a downward slope on the right side. We advise that you hit the green at the tee shot.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
3	201	178	120	18

HOLE7 410yards Par4

Hole 7

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 7 has part of the fairway largely curved in the area between 150 and 100 yards before the green, so where you hit the tee shot on the fairway is crucial. You preferably want to avoid the second shot on the downhill. The undulation on the green is quite tough to deal with.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	410	378	314	5

HOLE8 530yards Par5

Hole 8

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 8 shows a downward slope for the tee shot and a upward slope for the rest of the shots, and it is dogleg-left. If you secure the tee ball on the fairway, it is not too hard to hit the green at the second shot. It is advised that you should secure a par if the tee ball makes a turn.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
5	530	490	358	8

HOLE9 399yards Par4

Hole 9

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 9 has not only sand traps but also a downward slope on the right side of the fairway, so avoid hitting to the right side. On the left side is an elevation, but further left is out of bounds. This is a hole where you want to hit the middle of the fairway and the green in regulation.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	421	374	293	6

HOLE10 430yards Par4

Hole 10

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 10 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	430	402	314	10

HOLE11 388yards Par4

Hole 11

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 11 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	388	366	287	7

HOLE12 179yards Par3

Hole 12

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 12 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
3	186	154	137	15

HOLE13 545yards Par5

Hole 13

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 13 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
5	545	510	415	17

HOLE14 411yards Par4

Hole 14

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 14 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	411	387	299	9

HOLE15 410yards Par4

Hole 15

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 15 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	435	368	309	2

HOLE16 437yards Par4

Hole 16

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 16 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
4	455	395	323	3

HOLE17 206yards Par3

Hole 17

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 17 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
3	206	184	137	12

HOLE18 508yards Par5

Hole 18

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Course Guide Front Nine

Hole 18 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.

Par	Back	Regular	Ladies	HDCP
5	508	476	347	14

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