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Nijo Country Club is a seaside 18-hole, par-72 golf course located in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. Designed by architect Yaji Akahoshi, the course opened on October 10, 1974, and plays from a total length of 6,615 yards from the blue tees. The layout features Bent 1 greens and carries a course rating of 71.3. The property is situated to offer views of the Genkai Sea from every hole, integrating the coastal landscape into the playing experience. The course is characterized by wide fairways and a difficulty profile that balances challenge with accessibility. While the layout includes long par-fives and demanding par-3s, the overall design is often recommended for casual play. The front nine totals 3,210 yards from the blue tees, featuring a mix of par-4s and par-5s, while the back nine stretches to 3,408 yards. The par-5 7th hole, measuring 513 yards from the blue tees, is highlighted as a recommended hole for dragon contests, offering a significant scoring opportunity. Similarly, the par-5 14th hole, at 505 yards from the same tees, is also noted for long-drive competitions. Key strategic holes include the par-3 3rd, which is 160 yards from the blue tees and marked as a recommended hole for near-pin challenges. The par-3 16th hole, measuring 207 yards from the blue tees, is also designated for near-pin contests. The course provides four different tee sets, ranging from 2,020 yards on the red tees to 3,210 yards on the blue tees, allowing for varied play lengths. The layout includes specific handicap indices for each hole, with the 13th hole on the back nine carrying the lowest handicap stroke index of 1, indicating it as the most difficult hole for scoring purposes.