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The West Course at Sweden Hills Golf Club features a par 36 layout with a back tee total of 3,453 yards. The front nine measures 1,453 yards, while the back nine extends to 2,000 yards. The course includes a variety of hole lengths, ranging from a 168-yard par 3 to a 539-yard par 5. The back nine presents a significant challenge, with the 9th hole stretching 539 yards from the back tees. The Center Course offers a par 36 layout with a back tee total of 3,431 yards. The front nine measures 1,431 yards, and the back nine measures 2,000 yards. Hole lengths vary from a 172-yard par 3 to a 535-yard par 5. The back nine includes a 491-yard par 5, providing a long challenge for golfers. The East Course is a par 36 layout with a back tee total of 3,365 yards. The front nine measures 1,365 yards, and the back nine measures 2,000 yards. The course features a 553-yard par 5 and a 517-yard par 5 in the front nine. The back nine includes a 400-yard par 4 and a 185-yard par 3. The course is located in a hilly area of Tōbetsu, Hokkaido, with views of the Ishikari Bay and the Teine mountain range. The 155-hectare site was designed by Nobukatsu Marumo, with supervision by professional golfer Eisei Sugimoto. The club opened in July 1975, with the West and Center courses launching first, followed by the East Course in 1976. The club hosted the Hokkaido Open Golf Championship in 1991, where professional golfer Koichi Uehara finished second.