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Kikitsu Country Club is an 18-hole golf course located in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Opened on July 1, 1966, the course was designed by Tsuneo Abe and Gonno Tada. The layout is described as a strategic course with a total par of 72, offering a playing experience that caters to golfers of all ages and genders. The course is situated in a location that provides good access from within and outside the prefecture, positioned as a resort course near the city. The terrain features a mix of uphill, downhill, and flat holes, with significant elevation changes that add to the strategic complexity. The front nine includes a variety of challenges, such as the first hole, a gentle uphill par 4 with a distinctive palm tree behind the green, and the second hole, which is the highest point on the course and offers the best views. The third hole provides a spectacular view overlooking the Omura Bay, while the fourth is a long par 3 with a two-tiered green that demands strategic play. The fifth hole is a long par 5 that incorporates water hazards and offers a refreshing putting experience with the bay in the background. The back nine continues the strategic theme with holes that test precision and distance. The seventh hole is a long par 4 with a three-tiered green, while the eighth is a downhill par 4 with water hazards and a fairway divided into four sections. The ninth hole is a strategic long par 5 with a grass bunker in the center of the fairway. The tenth hole is a dogleg-right uphill par 4, and the twelfth is a long, straight par 5 that allows for expansive shots. The thirteenth hole is a powerful downhill par 4 with a two-tiered green, and the fifteenth is noted as a particularly tough uphill par 4 with a complex green. Notable features of the course include the views of the Omura Bay from several holes, particularly the third and fifth. The greens are often described as having significant undulation, with the fourth, seventh, and thirteenth holes featuring multi-tiered surfaces that require careful approach shots. The course is surrounded by rich natural greenery, with the eighteenth hole being a thrilling par 4 flanked by pine trees. The design by Abe and Tada emphasizes strategic decision-making, with hazards such as water, bunkers, and grass bunkers placed to challenge players of all skill levels.