Okinawa, a golfer’s paradise, boasts a variety of unique courses ranging from short to long, allowing you to enjoy golf casually in a warm climate throughout the year. Even if the fairways are a bit narrow or the greens are a bit rough, you might still want to enjoy a more casual round of golf with your friends. For you, we have selected five affordable and accessible golf courses in Okinawa that you can enjoy casually.
1. Ocean Castle Country Club (Kitanakagusuku Village)
Located on the hilly terrain facing Nakagusuku Bay on the east coast of Okinawa’s main island, this golf course is adjacent to the World Heritage Site “Nakagusuku Castle Ruins.” The fairways are somewhat narrow, and the natural terrain makes the course challenging for beginners. However, you can enjoy playing while overlooking the ocean from 17 of the course’s holes, offering a magnificent panorama of the Pacific Ocean.
Ocean Castle Country Club
Course: 18H, 6,498 Yards, PAR 72
Address: 60 Aza-Noborimata, Nakagusuku Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa
TEL: 098-895-7788
2. Chura Orchard Golf Club (Onna Village)
Located in Onna Village, a representative resort area of Okinawa, this course hosted the men’s tour “Daikyo Open” from the 1980s to the 1990s. Chura Orchard Golf Club is known for its numerous bunkers around the greens, requiring strategic play. Playing on the same stage where pros competed at the end of their season is one of the pleasures for golfers.
Chura Orchard Golf Club
Course: 18H, 6,921 Yards, PAR 72
Address: 1577 Aza-Afuso, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa
TEL: 098-967-8711
3. Belle Beach Golf Club (Motobu Town)
Just 10 minutes from the “Churaumi Aquarium,” this course spreads over the gentle hills of the Motobu Peninsula and is famous as the course where the Miyazato siblings honed their skills during their junior years. The course is generally flat or downhill, offering views of the blue ocean from all holes, enhancing the resort feel. The sea breeze on the highlands feels great, but players need to consider wind direction and strength, making it a highly strategic course.
Belle Beach Golf Club
Course: 18H, 6,547 Yards, PAR 72
Address: 5151 Aza-Sakimotobu, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa
TEL: 098-047-3111
4. Okinawa Country Club (Nishihara Town)
This is the first golf course established on the main island of Okinawa with a history of 50 years. It is known as the venue for the Okinawa Women’s Golf Championship, with past winners including Ai Miyazato and Shinobu Moromizato. The hilly course has gentle ups and downs and narrow fairways, requiring accurate tee shots due to many out-of-bounds areas. Although the course is short with a PAR of 70, the shots from the 158-meter-high hills are exhilarating, making it a popular course for casual golf.
Okinawa Country Club
Course: 18H, 5,764 Yards, PAR 70
Address: 109 Aza-Momohara, Nishihara Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa
TEL: 098-945-3371
5. Shurei Country Club (Nanjo City)
Located on the highlands of the Chinen Peninsula in the southern area, this course offers a liberating experience with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Shurei Country Club features dynamic elevation changes, utilizing the natural terrain to offer a varied 18-hole course. The strong sea breeze on the coastal highlands requires strategic play, but shots taken while feeling the sea breeze are sure to be exhilarating.
Shurei Country Club
Course: 18H, 5,586 Yards, PAR 70
Address: 1029 Aza-Chinen, Nanjo City, Okinawa
TEL: 098-947-3411
