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Located in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Kita Rokko Country Club features a 36-hole layout designed by Akira Hattori. The facility consists of two distinct 18-hole courses: the East Course, which opened in August 1983, and the West Course, which followed in June 1986. Both courses are set at a par 72 and feature Bentgrass greens, specifically Pennington Green 2 on the East Course and Pennington Cross on the West. The East Course measures 7,004 yards from the back tees, while the West Course plays out to 6,878 yards. The East Course presents a significant test for golfers, with a USGA Course Rating of 74.4 and a Slope Rating of 135. Its longest hole is the 10th, a 602-yard par 5, while the 8th hole is a demanding 554-yard par 5. The course has hosted numerous professional events, including the 54th Kansai Open in 1988 and multiple iterations of the Pro Giga Cup Kansai on the Japan Golf Tour Challenge. Notable scores include a course record of 63 by Shouichi Inoguchi during the 2005 Pro Giga Cup. The West Course offers a slightly shorter challenge with a USGA Course Rating of 73.0. Its signature holes include the 12th, a 533-yard par 5, and the 16th, a 554-yard par 5. The course has also served as a venue for LPGA Tour events, most notably hosting the Mitsubishi Electric Ladies tournament annually from 1990 to 1997. Recent history includes hosting the ECC Ladies Golf Tournament on the LPGA Step-Up Tour, with winners such as Hana Lee in 2021 and Sakura Nakane in 2024. The club's total area spans 207,664 square meters, providing a substantial landscape for play. It is managed by Hoshida Golf Co., Ltd., a company established in 1967 and based in Katano, Osaka. The facility is a member of the Kansai Golf Union, the Japan Golf Association, and the Japan Golf Course Operators Association. The layout includes multiple tee boxes for each hole, accommodating various skill levels and providing yardages ranging from the gold tees to the championship tees.