Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club

Three key characteristics

• Two 18-hole courses create a genuine choice of pace and challenge.
• The elevated Izu setting connects Fuji, mountain and coastal scenery.
• A 36-hole property is practical for groups with mixed playing preferences.

Course overview

Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club opened in 1962 and is presented by RESOL as two contrasting 18-hole courses. The Ohito Course is positioned for more ambitious play with Fuji views and tournament-capable character; the Atami Course is shorter, more approachable and framed by wooded Izu scenery. That contrast is especially useful when a group includes different handicaps.

Terrain and layout

Both courses occupy hill terrain, but the Ohito routing is the more assertive test while Atami is presented as flatter and easier to walk. Wind, slope and approach angle remain relevant on both.

Strategy and difficulty

J. E. Crane’s stated design idea was to reduce blind shots and reward correct play. The shorter Atami routing still requires judgement of wind and slope rather than power alone.

Key facts

Region

Kawana & Izu

Location

Izunokuni, Shizuoka

Holes

36

Par

144

Designer

J. E. Crane

Opening year

1962

Cart

Riding-cart and playing arrangements depend on the selected plan.

Caddie

Confirm caddie availability for the requested date.

Practice facility

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Course style

36-hole hill course (Ohito and Atami courses)

Terrain

An elevated Izu setting with Mount Fuji, Amagi and coastal outlooks; the two courses have contrasting character

Tee information

Ohito Course 18 holes and Atami Course 18 holes

Facilities

Clubhouse, restaurant and group facilities

Visitor conditions

Public plans are offered, but exact visitor, group and playing conditions must be reconfirmed.

Why play

• Choose between two courses without changing property. Balance stronger players and more relaxed golfers within one programme. Use an established Izu base with clear links to Atami and Kawana.

Playing format and facilities

The property comprises 36 holes across the Ohito and Atami courses. Current cart, caddie, practice and visitor conditions should be matched to the selected course and date.

Representative holes

The official site identifies Ohito 16, a par 4, as a signature hole where the left boundary and trees on the right make tee-shot position central.

History, tournaments and distinction

The official signature-hole record gives an opening date of 13 October 1962 and credits J. E. Crane. The current course is part of the RESOL golf portfolio.

Miramar assessment

Particularly useful for private groups wanting two rounds without changing hotels or for parties whose golfers benefit from different levels of challenge.

Route planning

Use Atami or the Izu Peninsula as the hotel base. Dai-Atami can follow Izu Ohito or precede a Kawana stay, with the chosen 18-hole course fixed before transport and group pairings are finalised.