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Mashiko Hills Golf Club is an 18-hole, par 70 course located in the northern hilly area of Mashiko Town, a region known for its pottery. The layout is described as an American-style simple course that features moderate undulations and varied terrain, set against a backdrop of rich natural scenery that changes with the seasons. The total yardage from the regular tees is 4,911 yards, with an outward nine totaling 2,615 yards and an inward nine measuring 2,290 yards. The course rating is listed at 68.5. The front nine presents a mix of lengths, including two par-5s that are recommended for distance shots: the 6th hole at 455 yards and the 9th at 465 yards. The back nine features the course’s longest hole, the 11th, which stretches 506 yards as a par 5. The shortest holes on the property are the 16th at 102 yards and the 13th and 15th, both at 120 yards. The course design encourages both distance and precision, with specific holes recommended for near-pin accuracy, such as the 3rd, 5th, 15th, and 16th. Local rules indicate that several holes, including the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 7th, and 9th on the front nine, and the 10th through 18th on the back nine, are marked with red and white striped stakes. Players who cross these stakes must replay their shot from the nearest point in the fairway on their side of the stake with a one-stroke penalty. The course management places a significant emphasis on green conditions, which are maintained by dedicated greenkeepers to provide a consistent playing surface for golfers of all skill levels.