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Located in Sakuragawa, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba Gakuen Golf Club is an 18-hole course set at the foot of Mount Tsukuba. The layout takes advantage of the natural terrain, offering panoramic views of the mountain from every hole. The course is divided into an outward nine that emphasizes dynamic shot-making and an inward nine that demands strategic precision. A defining characteristic of the facility is its 800-square-meter Bentgrass putting surface, which provides high-quality green speeds and requires careful distance control. The outward nine begins with a straightforward Par 5, leading into a series of mid-range holes that test accuracy over distance. The fifth hole, a Par 4 measuring 442 yards from the back tees, is the handicap stroke 1 and is recommended for long hitters. It features a dogleg left with a long, narrow green that penalizes inaccurate approaches. The seventh hole stands out as the only two-tiered green on the course, a 576-yard Par 5 where precise distance judgment is critical. The front nine concludes with the ninth hole, a 315-yard Par 4 where a water hazard in front of the green adds pressure for longer hitters. The inward nine presents a different set of challenges, highlighted by the fourteenth hole, a 516-yard Par 5 recommended for drivers. This dogleg left features a large, vertically oriented green that slopes away from the hole. The fifteenth hole is a demanding 208-yard Par 3 that requires a carry over a 120-yard valley, testing a player's nerve and club selection. The course finishes with the eighteenth hole, a 614-yard Par 5 that offers a wide fairway for the drive but requires careful management of bunkers on the approach to the green. Rating from the back tees is 69.4 for men and 74.2 for women, with a total yardage of 6,648 yards. The course maintains a moderate difficulty level, with most holes rated at two out of three stars for difficulty. The design encourages strategic play, rewarding players who can navigate the natural contours and avoid the numerous bunkers and out-of-bounds areas that define the Tsukuba Gakuen experience.