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Diamond Shiga Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course situated in Koka City, Shiga Prefecture, at the foot of the Suzuka Mountains. The layout is classified as a hilly course with a total yardage of 6,916 from the back tees, with multiple tee options ranging down to 5,178 yards for ladies. The course features Bentgrass #1 greens and a practice facility that includes a covered 16-bay driving range extending 270 yards, an approach practice area, and a practice green. The course is designed around the concept of enjoyable play without strain, with most holes offering wide fairways where the green is visible from the tee. The terrain provides moderate elevation changes and occasional challenges that test players' skills. Views of the Suzuka Mountains, ponds, and cottages on the hillsides frame the round. The course is particularly noted for its accessibility and appeal to female golfers. Several holes present distinct challenges. The first hole features a narrow fairway with out-of-bounds on the right and a one-stroke penalty area on the left, requiring precision off the tee on a downhill stretch. The seventh hole demands a valley-crossing tee shot, while the second shot requires careful distance judgment as players hit uphill. The fourth hole is a long right dogleg at 583 yards from the back tees, with hazards including a grass bunker on the left and a fairway bunker on the right at the third-shot position. The thirteenth hole, a short par-3, features a two-tiered green that demands careful pin placement awareness. The course's layout balances accessibility with strategic elements, offering moderate ups and downs alongside occasional demanding stretches. The design encourages players to use their full range of skills while maintaining a relaxed atmosphere. The wide fairways and visible greens contribute to a flowing round, though hazards including water features, bunkers, and out-of-bounds areas ensure that scoring requires thoughtful shot selection.