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The Boso Country Club complex in Chiba Prefecture comprises three distinct 18-hole courses, offering a total of 54 holes for play. The facility is situated in the central part of the Boso Peninsula, featuring the Boso Golf Course with its East and West courses, as well as the Ohgami Golf Course. The club has a history of hosting major professional events, having served as the venue for the 86th Japan Professional Golf Championship in 2018, and is scheduled to host the 92nd Japan Open Golf Championship in 2027. The East Course is a 7,324-yard, par-72 layout with a course rating of 74.2 from the Champion Tee. Described as a orthodox champion course that has matured over many years, it demands bold and powerful shots across its wide and expansive terrain. The course features specific yardage recommendations for players, identifying holes 3, 6, 12, and 18 as suitable for long drives, while holes 4, 8, 14, and 16 are recommended for proximity play. Local rules designate white stakes as the boundary for out-of-bounds areas, allowing for a two-stroke penalty drop, and treat drainage ditches as immovable obstructions. The West Course offers a 6,600-yard, par-72 layout with a course rating of 71.6 from the Champion Tee. This course is designed to take advantage of the natural topography, utilizing subtle undulations in the fairways and strategically placed hazards to increase the difficulty level. The layout requires precise shot-making, with holes 4, 7, 11, and 17 recommended for distance, and holes 3, 8, 12, and 16 for accuracy. The course utilizes two different green surfaces, labeled A and B, with specific holes utilizing the B green depending on the season. The Ohgami Golf Course provides a 6,807-yard, par-72 experience with a course rating of 72.2 from the Champion Tee. The design emphasizes a spacious feel that conceals deeper strategic challenges, aiming to provide a satisfying intellectual game for players. Holes 3 and 12 are identified as suitable for long drives, while holes 7 and 17 are recommended for approach shots. Like the other courses, it features local rules regarding out-of-bounds areas marked by white stakes and treats tree root facilities as integral parts of the course where no relief is granted if the ball is trapped.