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Located in Yangjiang, Guangdong, the Yangjiang Taojing Golf Resort features a 36-hole championship facility comprising two distinct 18-hole courses: the Songtao Course and the Xingdao Course. Designed by a senior Malaysian architect, the resort is built into the natural topography of the region, utilizing the undulating hills and valleys of the area to create a challenging mountain-style golf experience. The Songtao Course measures 7,264 yards in total length, while the adjacent Xingdao Course spans 7,209 yards. Both layouts are constructed to preserve the original ecological environment, winding through pine forests and alongside the natural waters of the nearby Xingdao Donghu lake. The Songtao Course is particularly noted for its dramatic elevation changes and strategic demands. The A6 hole, known as "Junlin Tianxia," serves as the course's signature feature, offering a 50-meter drop from the tee to the fairway. This par-4 requires a precise drive to avoid left-side bunkers, setting up a second shot that must navigate toward a raised, fortress-like green protected by a large front bunker. The B7 hole, titled "General Hole," presents a blind approach shot over a断谷 (broken valley) with a nearly 20-meter ascent to a large, two-tiered green that slopes from left to right. Difficulty is a defining characteristic of the resort, with the B8 hole, "Hui Gan Ren Sheng," often cited as the most challenging hole on the Songtao layout. This par-4 features a narrow fairway and a "devil's green" with a 60-degree slope and double-tiered surface, demanding exceptional distance control and accuracy. The A5 hole, "Xiang Ge La La," is a short par-4 that tests precision over power, with a narrow, twisting fairway flanked by dense pine trees and a green guarded by a road on the left rear and a gorge on the right. The Xingdao Course runs parallel to the Songtao layout but offers a different visual and strategic experience, winding along the shores of the lake. While the specific yardages and hole details for the Xingdao Course are less extensively documented in the available materials, it is described as a mountain-style course that complements the Songtao layout with its own unique challenges and scenic views of the water and surrounding hills. The resort has hosted various professional and amateur events, including the Guangdong Junior Golf Tour and the Western Guangdong Open, and has been recognized for its challenging design, with references to it being among the top ten most challenging courses in Asia. The facility includes a clubhouse, hotel accommodations, and various recreational amenities, supporting its role as a comprehensive golf and leisure destination in the Pearl River Delta region.