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Oriental Golf Club is a 72-par, 18-hole course located in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, situated near the Rokko Mountains. The layout spans 6,566 yards from the back tees and 5,058 yards from the forward tees, designed to integrate with the natural topography of the region. The course features undulating greens with significant slopes and mounds that reflect the existing landscape, creating a challenging environment that tests precision and course management. The front nine presents a mix of long par fours and demanding par fives, including the 510-yard first hole, which requires careful club selection due to narrowing fairways and bunkers. The seventh hole, a 370-yard par 4, is noted for its right-side slope that influences both tee shots and approach play. The eighth hole, a 512-yard par 5, demands accuracy off the tee to avoid out-of-bounds areas on the left, while the ninth hole offers a 370-yard par 4 that concludes the front nine with a strategic approach to the green. The back nine continues the test with long par fives, including the 554-yard tenth hole and the 546-yard seventeenth hole. The tenth hole requires players to navigate out-of-bounds on the left side, favoring shots to the right. The seventeenth hole, another long par 5, presents similar risks with out-of-bounds on the right, making the left side the preferred target for both tee and second shots. The eighteenth hole closes the round at 400 yards, a par 4 that demands a precise approach to secure a solid finish. Short holes on the course include the 133-yard sixth hole and the 150-yard sixteenth hole, both par 3s that are recommended for birdie attempts. The second hole, a 202-yard par 4, and the twelfth hole, a 181-yard par 3, also provide opportunities for scoring but require careful distance control. The course design emphasizes natural features, with many holes featuring mounds and slopes that add complexity to the playing experience. Oriental Golf Club does not appear to have a recorded tournament history or a notable external designer credited in the available materials. The course is managed by Oriental Golf Club Inc. and is accessible via the Kikawa Interchange, offering a setting that blends natural beauty with a rigorous golfing challenge. The facility caters to both members and visitors, with specific tee requirements for those with handicaps totaling 40 or lower.