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Mizuho Golf Club is a 18-hole, par-72 course located in Kyotamba, Tane District, Kyoto Prefecture. The layout is divided into an out nine and an in nine, with total yardages of 3,274 and 3,574 respectively from the back tees. The course is known for its challenging local rules, particularly regarding out-of-bounds areas marked by white stakes and penalty areas defined by red stakes or logs. The front nine presents a mix of par 4s, 3s, and 5s, with the 4th hole stretching 539 yards from the back tees. The 1st hole is a par 4 that requires a precise drive to avoid OB on the right, while the 3rd hole features a fairway that splits left and right, demanding strategic club selection based on pin position. The 9th hole, a par 4, plays to a green that is larger than it appears, with a slight uphill approach. The back nine begins with the 10th hole, a 540-yard par 5 that slopes to the right, favoring a left-side tee shot. The 11th and 12th holes are both par 4s flanked by OB, with the 12th also featuring a water hazard that allows for a drop zone option. The 13th is a short par 3 at 162 yards, noted for being the most affected by wind. The 17th hole is the longest on the course at 607 yards, featuring a water hazard in front of the green and strong green undulations that can decide the score on the putt. The 18th hole is a 420-yard par 4 with a wide fairway, leading to a raised green that requires careful distance control. The course includes a clubhouse with a stone exterior, a practice green, a tea house, and a restaurant. Local rules specify that out-of-bounds shots on specific holes (1, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17) must be played from a forward tee with a penalty stroke, while water hazards on holes 5, 10, 12, 13, and 17 offer a drop zone option for an additional penalty.