A Golf Course That Utilizes the Natural Landscape With Shibushi Bay as a Beautiful Backdrop
A 6-minute drive from Kushima Station on the Nichinan Line, and 80 km from Kagoshima Airport via the Higashi-Kyushu Expressway. Overlooking Shibushi Bay, Nichinan Kushima Golf Course is an 18-hole course located in Kushima City in the southern part of Miyazaki Prefecture. The course features a varied layout that makes excellent use of the natural terrain, including holes over ponds and streams that require true strategy to overcome. There are many moderate ups and downs and doglegs, and most holes feature out of bounds areas on both sides. Players can't let their guard down after their second shot, as the course's moderate degree of challenge requires accurate reading and decisions all the way through. Ride-on golf carts are available for two or more players, and can be driven right onto the fairways. This is also a great place for seniors to enjoy a round with their friends.
Selecting the Right Club Is the Key to Crossing the Water Hazard
Nichinan Kushima Golf Course requires strategy to succeed, in particular on the 188 yard, par 3 17th hole. This hole, which requires a shot over a water hazard, is thrilling because the possibility of a hole in one and the pond hazard are both there right before your eyes. Because the green is slightly downhill and on two planes, the difficulty level varies greatly depending on the position of the pin. A careful selection of clubs is the indispensable key to success. What's more, the area is notable for its wonderful scenery. On a clear day with calm winds, the water in the pond hazard forms a mirror, so this is a hole where every player should take a moment to savor the picture-perfect view from the tee.
