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Nasu Country Club is an 18-hole, par-72 golf course located in Nasu-machi, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Designed by Kaoru Kasugai and opened in 1966, the course spans 6,668 yards from the back tees with a course rating of 71.0. The layout is characterized by flat terrain separated by red pine forests, offering a strategic challenge that balances distance with precision. The course features a single green and is designed to be accessible to players of varying skill levels, particularly appealing to beginners and intermediate golfers who appreciate wide fairways and well-maintained conditions. The front nine begins with a demanding 572-yard par-5, setting a tone of strategic play that requires careful distance management. Several holes on the outward half present significant hazards, including the 5th hole, a 158-yard par-3 that carries over a valley with out-of-bounds on both sides, and the 4th hole, which requires a tee shot away from right-side OB. The back nine introduces more varied elevation changes, including the 10th hole, a 368-yard par-4 that finishes with an uphill approach to a raised platform green. This hole requires spin-controlled shots to hold the surface, highlighting the course's emphasis on approach precision. Key characteristics of the course include dogleg holes, moderate undulations, and a mix of uphill and downhill shots. The 13th hole, a 559-yard par-5, features a left dogleg with trees on the right and out-of-bounds on the left, requiring a disciplined second shot. The 15th hole is another valley-crossing par-3, testing accuracy from the tee. The course avoids blind shots, allowing players to see their targets, which contributes to its reputation as a friendly yet strategic layout. The design encourages thoughtful club selection and shot placement rather than pure power, making it a consistent test for club competitions and casual play alike.