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Located in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, the Golf Club Taiju Toyota Course is a 9-hole, par-36 layout set within a hilly terrain that features minimal elevation changes. Situated near the Sennan Green Road and Tokai Kanjo Expressway, the course is designed to offer a strategic challenge for golfers ranging from beginners to veterans. The layout is characterized by a mix of uphill and downhill shots, with the front nine beginning with a long hole that requires careful navigation of a dogleg left. The front nine presents a variety of distances and hazards, starting with a 422-yard par-5 that plays uphill to a green guarded by bunkers. The hole features a significant dogleg left, making it difficult to reach the green in two shots. Subsequent holes include a 331-yard par-4 with an uphill second shot, and a 153-yard par-3 that is slightly downhill with bunkers protecting the front of the green. The back nine introduces more complex doglegs and water hazards, including a 426-yard par-4 that plays downhill with a right dogleg and a water hazard guarding the shortcut. The course is known for its strategic demands, particularly on the back nine where the 17th hole stands out as a 488-yard par-4 with a significant downhill slope and a water hazard guarding the front right of the green. This hole is considered a key test, with many players opting for a three-shot approach to secure par. The 18th hole is a 487-yard par-5 that features a steep uphill finish from 100 yards out, forcing players to decide between going for the green in two or laying up safely. With a total length of 2,771 yards from the back tees, the course requires precise iron play and putting to score well. The layout includes several par-3s that vary in difficulty, with the 12th hole being the most challenging at 134 yards from the back tees. The course is designed to reward accurate shot-making and strategic decision-making, with out-of-bounds areas and bunkers penalizing errant shots.