Aburayama Golf Course

Aburayama Golf Course, formerly known as Aburayama Greenland Golf Course, sits on the wooded slopes of Mount Abura on the southern edge of Fukuoka city, and its unusual ten-hole, par-36 layout makes it one of the more distinctive courses in the prefecture. Opened in 1974, the course plays a compact 2,020 yards, which puts it firmly in the executive or short-course category, well suited to golfers who want a genuine short game workout or a quick round without committing an entire day. The facility operates seasonally rather than year-round, a nod to its elevated, wooded position which sees a different microclimate from the flatter courses down on the Fukuoka plain. Practice amenities include a driving range and indoor practice bay, useful for working on the swing when the mountain weather is not cooperating, along with a putting green for reading the shorter approach shots the course demands. Pull carts and club rentals are available for visitors without their own gear, and walking is the norm here given the shorter yardage and hillier terrain. Being inside the city limits of Fukuoka, Aburayama is unusually convenient for residents looking for an after-work round or a low-commitment introduction to the game for a friend or family member. Golfers based in Fukuoka city who want a quick nine-plus-one loop close to home can check CoGolfers for others interested in a casual round here, since its short format makes it easy to fit around a busy schedule.