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The Oriental Sunrise Golf Course is an 18-hole, par 72 facility located in Taiwan, featuring a total yardage of 6,840 yards. The course is characterized by undulating fairways and fast greens that provide a challenging experience for golfers. The layout incorporates significant strategic elements, including out-of-bounds areas, deep sand bunkers, and water hazards that require precise shot placement and club selection. The front nine presents a mix of long par 4s and demanding par 3s. The 1st hole is a 413-yard par 4 where the green slopes to the right, requiring players to avoid overshooting the back portion which features a downhill slope. The 2nd hole, a 217-yard par 3, is exposed to strong northeast monsoon winds, necessitating a conservative approach to the middle of the green to avoid deep front bunkers. The 3rd hole at 360 yards runs along an OB line on the left, forcing shots toward the right side, while the 4th hole, a 197-yard par 3, also features OB on the left and requires accurate distance control on a green approximately 40 yards long. The back nine introduces more severe challenges, highlighted by the 15th hole, a 415-yard par 4 described as the most difficult on the course. This hole features a rocky area extending from the left side of the fairway and a deep bunker on the right of the green, with significant slope requiring precise approach shots. The 6th hole is a 516-yard par 5 that offers a risk-reward scenario with a lake in play, allowing bold players to attempt a long drive while conservative players aim for the fairway bunkers. The 11th hole is a 179-yard par 3 noted for its high difficulty, featuring a sloped green where positioning is critical for achieving par. The course design includes specific strategic nuances on several holes, such as the 13th hole, a 536-yard par 5 where players are advised to use wood off the tee to avoid water hazards, and the 18th hole, a 521-yard par 5 that rewards accurate driving with a natural roll back to the center of the fairway. The greens are generally complex, with features like the 17th hole's green which is divided into three sections by a steep ridge, and the 16th hole's green where shots landing in the back roll toward the center due to slope.