Course
HOLE 1
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4 PAR
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405 YARDS
Gentle left dogleg featuring a narrow fairway that requires an accurate tee shot. Players will aim to hit their drives up the right side of the fairway leaving a reasonable approach to the green which slopes from back to front.
HOLE 2
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4 PAR
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363 YARDS
Relatively straightforward tee shot required. The hole is lined with pine trees on both sides of the fairway giving it a traditional Japanese style look. The green is the smallest of the 18 holes at just 360㎡ .
HOLE 3
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3 PAR
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180 YARDS
With a deep bunker guarding the front of the green, accurate shots are required.
HOLE 4
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4 PAR
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505 YARDS
The hole is bordered by a pond running along the entire left side of the fairway that feeds into a second pond guarding the front of the green. A great hole to take in the dynamic drives of the players while also enjoying scenic views of the picturesque pond in the background.
HOLE 5
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3 PAR
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LEFT205 YARDS
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RIGHT202 YARDS
Both greens will be put into play for this year's tournament, increasing the holes difficulty by allowing a number of different and demanding pin position options.
HOLE 6
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5 PAR
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587 YARDS
Tee shots will require a carry over a large water hazard. Distance and direction are key to scoring low on this hole.
HOLE 7
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3 PAR
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167 YARDS
Good hole to try and grab a birdie on.
HOLE 8
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4 PAR
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395 YARDS
The aim is to take the ball up the right side of the fairway.
HOLE 9
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4 PAR
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486 YARDS
After clearing the trees on the left, the hole opens up to a wide, elevated green sloping from back to front with a large bunker guarding the front of the green. Players will want to maximize distance by hitting their tee shots over the trees on the left.
HOLE 10
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4 PAR
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400 YARDS
Ideal drive placement is between the pond and the front bunker. The elevated green makes if difficult to properly judge the distance of the second shot.
HOLE 11
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4 PAR
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486 YARDS
Normally played as par 5, 11th is a middle length hole with a slight dogleg to the left. While the wide fairway makes for an enticing tee shot, the green is surrounded by multiple bunkers making the hole very challenging.
HOLE 12
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4 PAR
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490 YARDS
Traditionally played as a par 5, the first 320 yards are all downhill from the tee box. A very challenging hole ending with a three-tiered, elevated green.
HOLE 13
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3 PAR
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141 YARDS
Because of the sharp slopping green, staying beneath the hole is key to a good score.
HOLE 14
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5 PAR
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608 YARDS
With a narrow uphill and downhill undulating fairway, each shot is important. With the steep slope of the green, it can be a very challenging hole.
HOLE 15
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4 PAR
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425 YARDS
The aim off the tee is up the left side of the fairway. Spin control on the second shot to the steeply sloped green is required.
HOLE 16
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3 PAR
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183 YARDS
The signature hole of Accordia Narashino CC. The green sits on a plateau and slopes heavily from right to left with the collar of the green cut to feed anything landing short or left to run directly into the water. Landing to the right or long and players may find themselves in one of three bunkers surrounding the green. Extremely accurate shots are required.
HOLE 17
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4 PAR
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491 YARDS
With the fairway slightly inclined to the right, tee shots are best hit to the left side of center. Distance and shot accuracy are required, especially when approaching the severely undulating green.
HOLE 18
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5 PAR
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562 YARDS
Off the tee to the front fairway bunker is 310 yards. If players keep their tee shot to the left, it's possible to go for the green in two, which is also well guarded by 3 large greenside bunkers.