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Forest Fukui Golf Club is an 18-hole, par-72 mountain course located in Fukui City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The layout is designed to take advantage of the natural terrain, offering views of the Sea of Japan and the Haku-san mountain range. The course is divided into an Out Course and an In Course, with a total yardage of 6,817 yards from the back tees. The front nine measures 3,443 yards, while the back nine is slightly shorter at 3,374 yards. The course presents a strategic challenge for golfers of all levels, featuring a mix of uphill and downhill holes. The front nine includes several mid-length par-4s and a notable par-3 sixth hole, which is the handicap No. 1 on the course. The back nine introduces more significant hazards, including water features and doglegs. The par-3 twelfth hole requires a shot over water, while the sixteenth features a large pond that guards the right side of the fairway and approaches the green. Signature holes include the dramatic seventeenth and eighteenth holes. The seventeenth is a par-4 where players must navigate a cross bunker and a pond on the right, with the green surrounded by bunkers and water. The closing eighteenth is a 501-yard par-5 downhill hole that offers expansive views of the Sea of Japan and the Fukui Plain. The green on the eighteenth is elevated and slopes toward the back, requiring precise approach shots to avoid the bunkers guarding the front. The course design incorporates various green complexes, including two-tiered greens and sloping surfaces that challenge putting skills. Fairways are often lined with cross bunkers, trees, and rough, demanding accurate tee shots. The layout is described as varied and strategic, ensuring that every hole offers a distinct challenge. The course is open to visitors and hosts various club competitions throughout the year.