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Located in Koshigaya, Saitama, Oasou Golf Course is a 18-hole, par-72 layout situated along the Arakawa River. The course is characterized by its riverbank setting, where more than half of the holes traverse wooded areas, blending open fairways with dense tree lines. The design incorporates artificial ponds and natural water hazards to create a strategic challenge, requiring golfers to navigate a mix of flat terrain and tree-lined corridors. The front nine opens with a demanding par-5 first hole, where players must navigate around a fairway bunker to reach the green. The fourth hole is a notable par-4 featuring a creek that crosses the fairway, forcing players to choose between power and precision. The ninth hole presents a long par-5 with an out-of-bounds area to the right and bunkers guarding the birdie route. The third and seventh holes are par-3s that require careful distance control, with the third being a carry-over water and the seventh featuring a large green with varying pin positions. The back nine begins with a par-4 tenth hole that features a garden-style pond on the left and pine trees in the background. The eleventh hole is a dogleg-right par-4 that runs through the woods, with the right side marked as out of bounds. The twelfth hole is a par-5 where a large tree stands in the center of the fairway, adding a unique strategic element to the approach. The sixteenth hole is a par-3 that offers views of the Chichibu mountain range, framed by two large keyaki trees. The eighteenth hole serves as a concluding par-4 with a wide fairway, though it is protected by a large cross bunker on the left and another in front of the green. The course offers multiple tee boxes, with distances ranging from approximately 263 yards to 603 yards on the longest tees. The layout is designed to reward accurate shot-making, with hazards strategically placed to penalize wayward drives while offering scoring opportunities for those who can navigate the wooded and water-laden sections effectively.