Golf Asahikawa - Shirogane Golf Club

Shirogane Golf Club

As far as value for money golf courses close to Asahikawa go, Shirogane Golf Club  must be considered in the top 5. Perfectly maintained, picturesque, uncrowded and having a distinct country club look and feel, you would be excused for thinking that it was a strictly 'Membership Only' affair. This thankfully is not the case, and although you really do get a sense of golf extravagance as staff rush to your car to take the clubs out, as soon as you walk through the front doors you are quickly put at ease by the welcoming friendly staff.

Fully automatic, remote-control buggies guide you around the course with ease, allowing you the luxury of taking in the spectacular mountains of the Taisetsuzan National Park which dominate the horizon at different parts of the course.

The course itself is professionally maintained throughout and provides a comfortable balance between forgiving fairways and 'gone for good' OB gullies. The dog legs tend to be taxing following inaccurate drives, but some do offer a chance to cut corners and make shots up.

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Out of the way places

How about going for a drive out to this place.  Unfortunately not as easy as it sounds. This is a quiet little place tucked away in the heart of Shirogane Onsen. With the only access being a cumbersome, narrow, dirt road, I have never seen this place highlighted in any tourist brochures or magazines.

That's a real shame since this place is quite stunning, especially on a clear day when the sun is high and really exaggerates the pale blue sulphur rich water. 

Oh, and by the way, the picture you'll find two posts ago was taken by Shunichi ABE at the same location. Guess it shows you the difference between professional and amateur.