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Located in Saitama City, Urawa Golf Club is a 9-hole, par-72 course that plays as 18 holes for a total of 72 strokes. The layout is divided into an outward nine and an inward nine, with yardages varying by tee box. The blue tees offer a total distance of 6,566 yards, while the white tees measure 6,191 yards and the red tees provide a shorter route at 5,468 yards. The terrain is characterized by flat topography, yet the course presents a significant challenge through the strategic placement of hazards. Trees such as pines, zelkova, and beech separate the holes, creating a landscape reminiscent of the traditional Musashino plain. The course design utilizes a mix of water hazards and trees that overhang the fairways, forcing players to select specific routes and making accurate second shots essential. The course features two types of greens: Korean bentgrass and bentgrass. Several holes feature two-tiered greens, particularly on the back nine, which complicates distance control. The 6th hole is a 180-yard par 3 that plays to a long, two-tiered bentgrass green, while the 14th hole is a 520-yard par 5 that also features a two-tiered green with water guarding the back. The 17th hole is a 189-yard par 3 that requires players to carry water, serving as a key scoring opportunity for those who can control their approach. Strategic hazards are prevalent throughout the round. The 4th hole is a 539-yard par 5 that doglegs right, with a bunker on the right side of the fairway and water guarding the green. The 12th hole is a 497-yard par 5 that is straight but demands precision off the tee to avoid trees on both sides, leading to a par-3 green surrounded by bunkers. The 15th hole is a 420-yard par 4 where the right side is out of bounds all the way to the green, forcing players to attack from the left. Scoring difficulty is heightened by the narrow fairways and the presence of trees that limit landing areas. The 1st hole is a 412-yard par 4 that encourages players to aim for the right side of the fairway, while the 2nd hole is a 389-yard par 4 where direction is prioritized over distance. The 18th hole is a 408-yard par 4 that plays to a bentgrass green with a tree in the middle of the fairway, requiring players to navigate around the obstacle to set up a manageable approach shot.