By carrying on the torch, the course went through a sequence of refinement and progress so as to encourage players in each generation to take on the challenge. Initiated by a partial rebuilding of the south course by Kokichi Yasuda in 1971, with Hideo Takemura taking charge of the design, West Course, East Course, and South Course were rebuilt into 2 greens with Japanese lawn grass and bent grass in 1979, 1981, 1985, respectively. By keeping up with the times, from 2002 the bent green was improved to sand green with Taizo Kawata in charge of the design, and in 2007 the Japanese lawn grass green was improved to “Pen A-1” type bent green, thus transforming into the present 2 bent greens. Since the green kept on evolving as it went through a sequence of improvements, it ended up on generating superb undulation, and further enhanced the degree of difficulty. From March 2015 to the present, a world famous shaper Kye Goalby made new bunkers as well as making further improvement on existing bunkers. With the establishment of these uniquely designed bunkers, the course now offers even higher degree of difficulty, challenging players to take their game to the next level.

In addition, a well-timed renovation is made to the course layout to deeply reflect the contour of each hole, by cleverly placing new ponds and bunkers engraved with varied impression in key spots. Because of this, the course continues to evolve into an evermore strategic course that requires advanced skill, accurate shots and, most importantly, a challenging spirit. By going through these refinements, Sayama Golf Club continues to reinvent itself as one of Japan’s leading championship course that offers advanced strategy, beautiful landscape and outstanding course conditions, securing a second-to-none reputation in today’s golf scene.