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Kyoran Country Club is a 27-hole facility located in Mihara, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. The course is divided into three distinct nine-hole loops: the East, West, and Central courses. Each nine plays to a par of 36, making the full 27-hole layout a par 108. The course is situated in a hilly terrain that utilizes natural elevation changes to create strategic challenges, with significant yardage variations between the back, regular, and front tees. The East Course features a mix of uphill and downhill shots, highlighted by the par-4 seventh hole, which requires a tee shot over a water hazard followed by an uphill second shot. The layout includes several dogleg holes and fairways bordered by out-of-bounds areas, particularly on the first and fourth holes. The back tees on this nine stretch to 3,313 yards, while the regular tees offer a 3,098-yard challenge. The West Course is characterized by its rolling terrain and blind shots. The par-4 fourth hole is a long, dogleg left that requires a precise second shot over a fairway bunker. The ninth hole serves as a demanding par-5 for long hitters, offering a reachable birdie opportunity for those who can navigate the uphill finish. This nine plays 3,156 yards from the back tees, with the par-3 third hole providing a scenic valley-over approach. The Central Course offers a different test, featuring a prominent two-tiered "tower" green on the sixth hole and a blind approach on the fourth. The par-3 eighth hole is noted for its variable difficulty depending on pin placement, particularly when positioned to the right rear. With a total yardage of 3,160 from the back tees, the Central loop demands accurate iron play and careful distance management to handle the steep slopes and elevated greens.