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Yamato Fudo Country Club is a 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Tetsuhiro Ueda, located in Saga City, Saga Prefecture, Japan. The course is situated on elevated terrain that offers sweeping views of the Saga Plain and the Ariake Sea, providing a distinct vantage point over the surrounding landscape. The layout is characterized as a hill course that prioritizes accessibility for average golfers, with a design that minimizes uphill shots to accommodate players of all ages, including seniors. The course features a mix of mid-length and long holes, with yardages from the regular tees totaling 6,246 yards. The front nine measures 3,084 yards, while the back nine extends to 3,162 yards. The design incorporates several dogleg holes, including left doglegs on the 6th and 16th holes, and right doglegs on the 7th. The fairways are described as moderately wide, and the greens are noted for their straightforward roll, avoiding complex slopes that might challenge casual players. Key characteristics include strategic water hazards and out-of-bounds areas that define the difficulty of specific holes. The 8th hole is a par-3 that requires a shot over a pond, while the 15th hole presents a longer par-3 carry over water. Several holes, including the 11th and 14th, are marked by left and right out-of-bounds boundaries, demanding precision off the tee. The course also features multiple downhill holes, such as the 1st, 4th, 5th, 10th, 12th, 13th, and 17th, which contribute to the overall flow and playability of the round.