Aoshima Golf Club

Aoshima Golf Club is a championship-caliber, 18-hole, par-72 course set on gently rolling hills overlooking the scenic Aoshima coastline in Miyazaki. Opened on June 18, 1991, it was designed by acclaimed architect Mitsuaki Kobayashi.

Aoshima Golf Club combines scenic ocean views with a thoughtfully challenging course design. Under Mitsuaki Kobayashi’s signature layout, the course offers both strategic depth and visual appeal. Well-maintained facilities—including a robust driving range, GPS cart access, and a clubhouse restaurant with ocean vistas—ensure a comfortable, high-quality golfing experience for players of all levels. It takes approximately 15 minutes by car from Miyazaki Airport, 5 minutes from Aoshima Station, and about 12 km from Miyazaki IC .

Course Details & Difficulty

Length: 7,018 yards from the back tees; championship layout challenges with a course rating of around 73.7. 

 Layout:

Bent-grass greens with subtle undulations and strategically placed water hazards and mounds. The terrain features moderate elevation changes typical of a hillside course .

Players often find the front nine more open and accessible, with the back nine demanding precision—penal bunkers, water hazards, and undulating fairways test both skill and strategy .

Signature Holes:

-- Out 2 & In 11 (Longest Hole): Known for their length and challenging layout, drawing attention to driving distance.

-- Out 5 & In 15 (Par-3 Near Pin): Offer excellent birdie opportunities. These holes stand out for beauty and challenge.

Practice Facilities & Amenities

-- Driving Range: Approximately 230–250 yards with 15 bays.

-- Short Game Area: Includes approach and bunker practice.

-- Cart & Play Style: GPS-equipped power carts with fairway access; players may choose between caddy-assisted or self-paced rounds. 

-- Clubhouse: Features include lockers, pro shop, and a restaurant with ocean and 18th-hole views.

Recommended Lunch Menu

The restaurant offers a selection of local flavors, including:

--Seasonal sea bream ochazuke

--Hinazatori chicken nanban 

Other options such as steak, Wagyu hamburg, prawn tempura rice bowls, amberjack bowls, and pasta 

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Golfers rate the course highly, with scores averaging around 4.4 out of 5 for layout, scenery, difficulty, and course conditions . Many describe it as a “balanced championship course” with just the right mix of challenge and playability, complemented by a luxury coastal resort atmosphere.