[Experience] Introducing the charms of Chatan Town Park Golf Course, a sports facility that can be enjoyed by people of all ages

Chatan Town Park Golf Course

Chatan Town Park Golf Course opened in Sunabe, Chatan Town on April 15, 2023.

This facility was developed in the Sunabe district of Chatan town with the aim of promoting health and welfare, encouraging lifelong sports, and contributing to the development of tourism.

Chatan Town is popular for its shopping and gourmet food at American Village, and leisure activities at Sunset Beach and Araha Beach, but Chatan Park Golf Course is also a popular spot for locals.

In this article, we will introduce the charms of Chatan Town Park Golf Course, which can be easily enjoyed by tourists as well as those who live in Okinawa Prefecture.

 

What is Park Golf?

Some people may not be familiar with the sport of "park golf." Park golf courses are more compact than golf courses, and it is a sport that anyone can enjoy, regardless of age or experience. The rules are simple: hit a special ball and compete to see who can hit it the most strokes to get the ball into the cup. Only one club is used, and it is a healthy and easy sport that is popular with a wide range of generations, regardless of age or gender.

 

Park golf is a simple sport that anyone can enjoy with just one club, one ball, and a tee. It is a healthy sport that allows you to have fun by hitting the ball with the club and competing with each other to see who can get the ball into the cup the most.

(Source: Nippon Park Golf Association )

 

No reservation required, empty-handed use

Clubs, balls, tees, and other equipment necessary for play are available for rental for a fee (100 yen). You do not need to bring your own equipment; you can come and play empty-handed. In addition, advance reservations are generally not required, so you can start playing as soon as you arrive. (However, if you are planning a group of 20 or more people to use the course exclusively, please contact Chatan Town Park Golf Course directly.)

 

Original Tea

The tees used during play feature Chatan Town's mascot "Chi-tan," and are original to Chatan Town Park Golf Course. You can also take them home after playing, so please use them as a memento of your visit or as a souvenir of your visit to Chatan Town.

 

About fees

Please purchase your tickets at the clubhouse before playing.

The fee varies depending on age and whether you are a local or non-local resident.

 

[1 round (2 laps around 9 holes)]

・6-18 years old: 200 yen within the town / 300 yen outside the town

・19-64 years old: 400 yen within the town / 700 yen outside the town

・Over 65 years old: 300 yen within the town / 400 yen outside the town

 

[After the second round (2 laps around 9 holes)]

・6-18 years old: 100 yen within the town / 150 yen outside the town

・19-64 years old: 200 yen within the town / 350 yen outside the town

・Over 65 years old: 150 yen within the town / 200 yen outside the town

 

[Half-day ticket (4 hours)]

・6-18 years old: 350 yen within the town / 520 yen outside the town

・19-64 years old: 700 yen within the town / 1,220 yen outside the town

・Over 65 years old: 520 yen within the town / 700 yen outside the town

 

[1 day ticket]

・6-18 years old: 450 yen within the town / 670 yen outside the town

・19-64 years old: 900 yen within the town / 1,570 yen outside the town

・Over 65 years old: 670 yen within the town / 900 yen outside the town

 

[12-use ticket]

・6-18 years old: 2,000 yen for those in the town / 3,000 yen for those outside the town

・19-64 years old: 4,000 yen for residents in the town / 7,000 yen for non-residents

・65 years old and over: 3,000 yen for residents in the town / 4,000 yen for residents outside the town

 

[Equipment rental]

・100 yen flat rate

*Admission and equipment rental fees are free for children under 6 years old.

 

About the course

Chatan Town Park Golf Course has two courses, Course A and Course B. The distances of the two courses are slightly different, with Course A being set to be shorter. One round consists of two laps, so if you are playing for the first time, we recommend that you get used to Course A on the first lap, and then try Course B on the second lap.

 

Business hours

Business hours and final admission times vary depending on the season, so please check before visiting.

 

[Business hours]

・April to September: 9:00 to 19:00 (last admission 17:30)

・October to March: 9:00 to 18:00 (last admission at 16:30)

[Closed days]

・Every Monday
・New Year's holiday (December 29th to January 4th)
*If Monday is a public holiday, the facility will be closed on the following Tuesday.

 

Park Golf Etiquette

・Play in groups of 4 or less

You can't hit the ball until the group in front of you finishes their hole.

・Smoking is prohibited on the course (smoking areas are available in designated areas)

・Hit the balls in order of furthest from the hole.

・Please wear sports shoes.

・If the ball goes off the white stake, it is out of bounds and you will be two strokes behind.
If the first shot goes out of bounds, you will have to start from the fourth shot.

 

Playing Experience

On a clear, sunny day in June after the rainy season, we were blessed with perfect weather for playing park golf. Don't worry if it's your first time playing. Our staff will guide you through the course in an easy-to-understand and thorough manner. You can also practice before actually playing on the course. Chatan Town Park Golf Course has a 9-hole course, and one round is two laps (18 holes in total).

 

Information boards for each hall

In front of each hole, there is a guide board with the distance and par (PAR). This guide board also serves as a guide to the order in which to play around. The guide board lists the distance and par (PAR) for Course A (white) and Course B (blue). Par (PAR) is the number of strokes set for each hole, and is the approximate number of strokes it takes to get the ball in the cup. For example, if a hole is displayed as "PAR-4," it means that the ideal number of strokes is to get the ball into the hole.

At the starting hole, sticks are provided to determine the batting order. Players draw one stick at a time, as if drawing lots, and the batting order is determined by the number of lines drawn. After the first shot, the batting order from the second shot onwards is determined by the ball's furthest distance from the hole.

 

The best sport for staying healthy

Park golf is a sport that anyone can enjoy, with simple rules that make it easy for even beginners to get started on. Every time the ball you hit approaches the hole, you naturally feel an excitement and elation, and when it goes in, you feel a small sense of accomplishment. Since you play while leisurely walking on beautifully maintained, lush green lawns, it feels similar to walking and refreshes the body and mind. It can be enjoyed by people of all ages without any stress, so it is also recommended for daily health maintenance.

 

Great location

Chatan Town Park Golf Course is located right in front of the beach in Sunabe. With a great ocean view, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the blue sky and crystal clear blue sea on a sunny day, and feel close to nature while playing. The pleasant sea breeze blowing through the course is another attraction unique to this facility.

 

Facilities

Chatan Town Park Golf Course has restrooms, gazebos, coin lockers, and drink vending machines. They also sell light meals such as cup ramen. There is also a parking lot, so those who come by car can use it with peace of mind.

 

Why not try out park golf, a sport that anyone, regardless of age or gender, from children to the elderly, can easily start playing, even if they are a beginner?

 

[Facility information]
Name: Chatan Town Park Golf Course
Address: 262-1 Sunabe, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone: 098-989-1655
Parking: Yes

 

[Facility Overview]
・1 course, 9 holes x 2 laps (par 66, 817m)
・A Course (Par 33, 405m)
・B Course (Par 33, 412m)
・Administrative building (reception, club rental, coin lockers available)
・Toilets (male, female, multi-purpose)
・2 gazebos
・Parking for 15 cars (including 1 handicapped parking space)
・No nighttime facilities

 

*Time restrictions may be imposed for turf maintenance, and the facility may be unavailable due to congestion during tournaments and events.

 

HP: Chatan Regional Promotion Center General Incorporated Foundation Chatan Town Park Golf Course Page (external site)