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Nanso Country Club is a 36-hole championship facility located in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Situated on a hilly terrain, the course is divided into two distinct 18-hole layouts—the East Course and the West Course—where each hole is completely separated by small hills and dense woods. The East Course, which carries a course rating of 73.0, features a design that utilizes ponds, valleys, and forests to create a varied and challenging layout. The West Course, with a course rating of 72.2, offers a more spacious and longer-playing experience. The East Course presents a total par of 72, with yardages varying significantly by tee. From the tournament tees, the course measures 6,890 yards, while the regular men's tees play at 6,280 yards. The back nine on the East Course includes notable long holes, such as the 11th, a par-5 measuring 580 yards from the tournament tees, and the 16th, another par-5 at 550 yards. The course features a mix of par-3s, par-4s, and par-5s, with handicap strokes distributed across the holes to balance the difficulty. The West Course also plays to a par of 72 but offers different yardage challenges. From the championship tees, it measures 6,765 yards, while the regular men's tees play at 6,310 yards. The front nine includes two significant par-5s, the 1st at 558 yards and the 3rd at 568 yards from the championship tees. The back nine features the 15th, a par-5 measuring 572 yards from the championship tees, and the 17th, a long par-4 at 446 yards. The West Course layout is designed to provide a comfortable yet demanding round, with yardages extending up to 572 yards on its longest holes. Both courses are equipped with multiple tee boxes to accommodate different skill levels, including regular, back, senior, and ladies' tees. The facility is accessible from the Aneki-Sodegaura Interchange in about ten minutes and from the Ichihara Interchange in approximately fifteen minutes. The club also provides a course bus service from JR Goi Station for players arriving by rail.