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Cedar Hills Country Club is a 18-hole, par-72 course located in Seki City, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. Designed by renowned architect Shuichi Suzuki and opened in October 1994, the layout is set within a hilly terrain that integrates with the natural landscape of the Mino region. The course features a mix of flat and undulating ground, with the front nine totaling 3,444 yards from the back tees and the back nine measuring 3,242 yards, resulting in a total length of 6,686 yards. The design incorporates native trees and traditional elements, creating a course that balances strategic challenges with the surrounding natural beauty. The front nine presents a variety of challenges, starting with the 490-yard 1st hole, a par-5 where players must navigate around a bunker on the left to avoid out-of-bounds areas. The 2nd hole, a 410-yard par-4, features a two-tiered green that demands precise approach shots, while the 3rd hole is a 190-yard par-3 that requires crossing a valley, with out-of-bounds areas penalizing errant shots. The 5th hole, a 407-yard par-4, is considered one of the club's signature holes, rated as the most difficult with a handicap of 1. Players must avoid out-of-bounds to the right of the road, aiming for a narrow landing area before the green. The back nine introduces more strategic complexity, highlighted by the 13th hole, a 277-yard par-4 that contains 14 bunkers, making accuracy paramount. The 15th hole, a 423-yard par-4 with a handicap of 2, is a long mid-hole that doglegs slightly to the right, with a steep slope in front of the green that requires careful distance control. The 16th hole, a 491-yard par-5, features a three-tiered green, adding another layer of difficulty for approach shots. The course concludes with the 18th hole, a 430-yard par-4, where players must avoid bunkers on the right and keep their shots from rolling onto the cart path behind the narrow green. Cedar Hills Country Club offers multiple tee options, including back, regular, and ladies' tees, allowing players of varying skill levels to enjoy the course. The layout is designed to test accuracy and strategy, with out-of-bounds areas and bunkers strategically placed to challenge golfers. The course's integration with the natural landscape and its design by Shuichi Suzuki make it a distinctive destination in Gifu Prefecture, offering a blend of traditional Japanese golf course aesthetics and modern strategic design.