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Japan's largest golf course reservation site “Rakuten GORA” operated by Rakuten Group Co., Ltd. announced “golf course rankings where you can aim for good scores with high Rakuten GORA ratings” for the Kanto/Koshinetsu area and the Kinki area.

Golf courses with relatively easy course difficulty levels are not only safe to use at the time of course debut or by golfers with little round experience, but also because it is easy for experienced golfers to record good scores, they are widely supported from beginners to advanced players. “Rakuten GORA,” where the cumulative number of reviews posted exceeds 6.3 million, has calculated rankings of golf courses with easy “course difficulty” based on review evaluations for golf courses in the Kanto/Koshinetsu and Kinki areas where overall review ratings from users are 4 points or more out of 5 points for a season where you can enjoy playing comfortably. As a result, the first place in the Kanto/Koshinetsu area was Chiba Prefecture's “Marunouchi Club,” and the first place in the Kinki area was “Yamato Kogen Country Club” in Nara Prefecture.

Rakuten GORA Top 5 golf course rankings in the Kanto/Koshinetsu area where you can aim for a good score with high ratings

Rakuten GORA Top 5 golf course ranking in the Kinki area where you can aim for a good score with high ratings

Chiba Prefecture's “Marunouchi Club,” which is number one in the Kanto/Koshinetsu area, is a golf course located on a gentle hill. There are many holes with short distances, making it easy for beginners who don't have confidence in flight distance to get a good score. Each hole is flat and has good visibility from the tee ground to the green, so you can enjoy playing while thinking about various strategies. It's also attractive that you can hit full swing shots with peace of mind on the spacious fairways. Also, the average green area of each course is about 650 square meters, making it easy to put on the green, which is a nice point for beginners. If the course is in good condition, it is possible to ride on the course and play with a cart, and on hot days, you can also spend a comfortable time using a cart equipped with a blower. According to the review, “It's a course where it's easy to get a score. There were voices saying, “It was a round where I was able to regain my confidence.”

The “Tochigi Prefectural Golf Course Tochimaru Golf Club,” which is ranked 2nd in the Kanto/Koshinetsu area, is located on the riverbed of the Kinugawa River, and is a course where you can see the Nikko Mountain Range and Mount Takahara from afar. Since it is a flat river course with good visibility, it is easy to concentrate on play, and there are also holes with obstacles such as streams, etc., and holes in the shape of a dog leg where the course bends along the way, so it is attractive that it can be enjoyed in a wide range of ways even from a strategic point of view. The fairways are wide, and the fact that you can enjoy a full swing in an environment where it is difficult to get an OB is also supported. Also, if the weather is good, it is possible to ride a cart into the course and play, and a cart navigation system has also been introduced, so you can play comfortably. Renovations of lockers, shower rooms, etc. were completed by 2024/3, and users are satisfied with the new equipment.

The Saitama Prefecture “Oasao Golf Course,” which is 3rd in the Kanto/Koshinetsu area, is located along the Arakawa River and is a course with a relaxed atmosphere surrounded by trees. More than half of the 18 holes are forest courses, and it's a fun golf course to think about strategies for capturing each hole, such as holes that exceed populated ponds and streams, and holes with trees growing in the center of the fairway. Since the fairways on each hole are wide and flat, there is also an environment where it is easy to challenge drastic shots. Cart navigation systems were introduced in 2024/4, and it is now possible to play while checking the characteristics and distance of each hole on the navigation system. You can check the course map and score even in the back seat. In reviews, there were comments saying, “The difficulty level of the course itself is pretty easy, but there are effective traps in places, and the scenery is also beautiful.”

Nara Prefecture's “Yamato Kogen Country Club,” which is number one in the Kinki area, is a golf course where you can play while taking in the vast scenery on a site of approximately 0.65 million square meters. It is characterized by the fact that the longest fairway is 120 meters wide, making it difficult for OBs to get out. Also, since each hole is flat and close to a straight line with a difference of elevation of 10 meters or less, the pins on the green can be seen from the tee ground on all holes, so beginners can relax and play. If the weather is good, it is also possible to drive a cart on the fairway, so even those who are not confident in their physical strength can enjoy a round comfortably. In addition to having a wide selection of golf equipment, the clubhouse is also fully equipped with facilities such as spacious locker rooms and a bathhouse. According to the review, “It was such a large course that there were no OBs. There were voices saying, “Everyone had the best score, and we had a great time going around.”

Second place in the Kinki area is the “Biwako Lake Side Golf Course” in Shiga Prefecture, where you can play while enjoying the scenery of Lake Biwa. Each has a 9-hole “South Course,” “Middle Course,” and “North Course,” and you can do an 18-hole round with your favorite combination from the “Middle Course to South Course,” “South Course to North Course,” and “North Course to Middle Course.” The “South Course” and “Middle Course” are generally flat, so even beginners and seniors can easily do rounds, while the “North Course” has a long distance and is recommended for advanced players who need technique. The “South Course” and “Middle Course” also have an exhilarating feeling of shooting while looking at the mountains of Hira and Hiei. Carts that can enter the fairway have a GPS function, so in addition to showing the distance to the cup and the cart ahead, they also have a score input function, so you can easily count without filling in a scorecard. At the restaurant and open terrace, you can enjoy a meal or tea while looking out at Lake Biwa spreading out in front of you.

Hyogo Prefecture's “Rokko Country Club,” which is ranked 3rd in the Kinki area, is a golf course located behind Mount Rokko. It is a historic course that opened in 1986, and professional tournaments have been held in the past. On the outcourse, you can enjoy exhilarating shots on gentle hills utilizing the foot of Mt. Rokko, and the in-course is designed to make use of natural rivers and ponds, so you can also enjoy spectacular scenery. Although there is a difference of about 50 meters in elevation, it is designed so that you can play without a big launch or launch during a shot. There are many courses where you can see from the tee ground to the green, and the fairways are wide, so even beginners can play a round with peace of mind. According to the review, “Both course maintenance and meals are good, and we have repeated it many times. There are many voices saying, “The fairways are wide and there are few ups and downs, so I recommend it even for those new to golf.”

“Rakuten GORA” has responded to a wide range of golfers' needs by providing various functions related to golf, such as searching and reserving golf courses, searching for golf driving ranges, reserving travel packs that combine golf courses and lodging facilities, and score management applications that can be used during rounds. Going forward, we will continue to expand our services and suggest ways to enjoy golf.

[Overview of “Rakuten GORA Golf Course Ranking with High Ratings and Aim for Good Scores”]
Survey subject: Rakuten Group Co., Ltd. “Rakuten GORA”
Summary date: 2024/7/5 (Friday)
Aggregation method: The “course difficulty level” (out of 5 points) is calculated based on user reviews.
Aggregation period: 2023/7/1 (Sat) to 2024/6/30 (Sun)
Targets of aggregation:
Golf courses registered with “Rakuten GORA” that meet the following conditions
・The number of reviews over the aggregation period is 50 or more
・Overall review rating of 4 points or more (out of 5)
・The number of holes is 18 or more
・The number of pars when converted to 18 holes is 70 or more

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Service start date: 2004/10
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