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East Hill Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Adano City, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. The course is situated in a natural setting described as being embraced by grand nature, with the name translating to "East Hill" or "Hill where the sun rises in the east." The layout features a regular yardage of 6,043 yards with a course rating of 69.1 and a slope rating derived from the JGA/USGA ratings. The front tees offer a shorter 4,702-yard layout, while the back tees extend to 6,721 yards. The course is designed to challenge players through a mix of open fairways and wooded areas, requiring precise shot-making and distance control. The outward nine begins with a demanding par-5 first hole measuring 512 yards from the back tees, followed by a par-4 second hole of 378 yards. The third hole is a 352-yard par-4, leading into the signature par-3 fourth hole. Hole four, measuring 171 yards from the back tees, is highlighted as a key test where players must navigate trees on both sides and account for wind direction to achieve a solid carry. The fifth hole returns to par-4 status at 375 yards, while the sixth hole presents a 169-yard par-3 that features a large guard bunker on the left front and a back-green slope that makes distance judgment difficult. The outward leg concludes with a 482-yard par-5 seventh hole, a 386-yard par-4 eighth, and a 424-yard par-4 ninth. The inward nine starts with a 410-yard par-4 tenth hole, followed by the course's longest hole, the 585-yard par-5 eleventh. The twelfth hole is a 401-yard par-4, leading to the par-3 thirteenth hole at 180 yards. This thirteenth hole is noted for its difficulty, requiring players to avoid a water hazard on the right side and bunkers protecting the green to secure a one-putt. The fourteenth hole is a 425-yard par-4, while the fifteenth is a 346-yard par-4. The sixteenth hole measures 426 yards, followed by a short 168-yard par-3 seventeenth. The closing hole is a 531-yard par-5, providing a final test of endurance and accuracy to complete the 72-stroke round. Course maintenance emphasizes preserving the natural landscape, with the club focusing on fine turf conditions that reward skilled players. The facility includes a 200-yard driving range with 14 tees, a practice green, and a clubhouse equipped with a restaurant, lounge, and competition rooms. The course is accessible via the Banetsu Expressway at the Yasuda Interchange, with travel times from Niigata City reduced by recent highway improvements. The handicap indices for the holes range from 1 to 18, with the most difficult holes identified as the first, eleventh, and seventeenth for men, and the second, fourth, and sixteenth for women on the regular tees.