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Toyota Country Club

愛知県, Japan

Toyota Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Situated just five minutes from the Kuragarike Smart Interchange, the course is set within the Aichi Kogen National Park, adjacent to the Kuragarike Green Space. The layout is characterized as a hilly course spread across the gentle slopes surrounding the Kuragarike pond area, with fairways covered by red pine forests. The course was designed by Takeshi Hasegawa and officially opened on November 11, 1964. The course features Bentgrass greens and has a course rating of 72.6. While the total yardage from the back tees is 6,403 yards, the design gives an overall impression of shorter distances. However, the difficulty is considered high due to subtle undulations on the greens and significant fairway contours. The front nine is described as a varied layout that rewards strategic play, while the back nine offers holes where players can enjoy the natural surroundings. Each hole presents unique characteristics, requiring careful navigation. The first hole is a par-4 with a wide fairway that slopes to the right, demanding attention to avoid out-of-bounds on the right side. The second hole is a par-5 dogleg left, recommended for driving contests, where players must aim for a kusunoki tree and prioritize direction on the second shot. The seventh hole is a demanding par-3 that requires a carry over a valley, with the left side being the safer target. The eighth hole, another par-5, features a large guard bunker in front of the green, adding to the challenge. The course includes various tee boxes for regular, ladies, and driving contest players, with yardages varying significantly by tee. The handicap distribution highlights specific challenges, such as the fifth hole on the front nine and the fourteenth hole on the back nine being among the most difficult. The club maintains a long history, having been established over 60 years ago, and continues to offer a course where every hole has distinct features, ensuring that players cannot afford to be careless even after reaching the green.