Zuien Country Club Eniwa Course

This hill‑and‑forest style championship course, designed and supervised by Jumbo Ozaki, showcases the grandeur of Hokkaido’s natural landscape. Expansive white birch forests, gentle elevation changes, and abundant trees create a serene atmosphere, while the course’s strategic layout offers both beauty and challenge. Certain holes evoke the feel of traditional Scottish links, with undulating fairways, cleverly positioned ponds and bunkers, and sweeping views that highlight the course’s refined design. Accuracy and course management are essential throughout the round, as the layout blends visual elegance with demanding shot‑making.

Front Nine

The opening hole, a slightly right‑dogleg par 5, features a narrowed landing area for the second shot, requiring precise placement off the tee.

The 2nd hole brings water into play on the left, influencing both club selection and shot shape.

The par‑3 3rd is particularly demanding, with a pond extending from the left toward the center of the green—any shot with a hook is severely penalized.

The 9th hole is another signature challenge, running alongside a pond on the left. Water threatens the first, second, and third shots, while trees line the right side, making accuracy crucial from start to finish.

Back Nine

The 13th hole is a left‑dogleg with OB on both sides and three deep pot bunkers guarding the landing zone, demanding both distance control and precision. Holes 16 and 17 share a large pond that stretches across both fairways, creating visually striking yet intimidating tee shots.

The finishing 18th is separated from the 9th by a pond. The water that guarded the left side of the 9th now shifts to the right on the 18th, making a sliced tee shot especially dangerous. This dramatic pond, spanning the final holes, is a defining feature of the course and has witnessed countless memorable moments across the seasons.

With its majestic Hokkaido scenery, white birch forests, links‑inspired fairway contours, and thoughtfully placed hazards, this Jumbo Ozaki–designed course delivers a refined championship experience. It challenges advanced players while remaining enjoyable and memorable for golfers of all levels, offering both strategic depth and the natural beauty that defines golf in Hokkaido.