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Kamisato Golf Course is a 18-hole, par 68 layout located in Kamisato, Kawagoe District, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Situated on a river floodplain, the course is characterized by flat terrain that features subtle undulations in the fairways, providing varied lies throughout the round. The design emphasizes strategic control over raw distance, with a total yardage that is generally on the shorter side for a full 18-hole circuit. The front nine presents a series of demanding short holes that test precision. The 6th and 8th holes are both par-3s requiring shots over water, creating significant pressure for golfers aiming for the greens. The 4th and 5th holes are shorter par-4s that feature large bunkers guarding the fronts and sides of the greens, penalizing inaccurate approaches. The fairways are generally wide, but penalties for out-of-bounds or water hazards on the right side force players to favor the left side of the fairway on several holes. The back nine introduces more varied challenges, highlighted by the 17th hole, a unique par-6 measuring 595 yards from the regular tees. This hole requires long drives and subsequent long-iron shots, demanding both power and accuracy. The 14th is a par-5 with out-of-bounds on the right and trees guarding the green, while the 15th and 16th holes are par-4s with water hazards and deep bunkers protecting the putting surfaces. The 18th is a flat par-3 with a two-tiered green that complicates putting. The course offers two types of greens, Bentgrass on the left side and Korean Bentgrass on the right, with yardages and hole locations varying depending on the configuration used. The layout is part of the Saitama River Frontier group, which operates three strategic courses in the Saitama region. The course does not feature a named architect, but its design focuses on tactical shot-making rather than length.