Japan Classic Country Club

ジャパンクラシックカントリー倶楽部

Mie Prefecture • Hilly

Holes

144

Par

11,812

Distance

About This Course

Japan Classic Country Club in Mie offers a challenging 36-hole layout designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer. The course features strategically placed ponds and bunkers surrounding the greens, requiring thoughtful play and precision. Its unique green designs demand a creative approach, providing a rewarding experience for those who master them. Among its standout holes is the 18th on the King Course, known for its pond guarding the green, where every shot counts. Set in a hilly landscape with bentgrass greens, this course promises both difficulty and satisfaction for golfers seeking a memorable round. Soft spikes are recommended.

Arnold Palmer

Designer

1974

Established

About This Course

Technical Specifications

Holes

Par

144

Distance

11,812 yards

Course Area, m²

1,880,000

Green Count

Green Type

Bentgrass

Course Type

Hilly

Designer

Arnold Palmer

Location

Mie Prefecture

Established

1974

Practice Range

Practice Range Distance

235 yards

Practice Stalls

You can practice at this course! Take advantage of the practice range to warm up before your round or work on your skills.

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Playing Tips

Accuracy matters more than distance at Japan Classic because ponds and bunkers are strategically placed around many holes.

Approach shots demand creativity around the course's bentgrass greens, which are often well-contoured and can be deceptive near the hole.

The 18th on the King Course has a pond guarding the front of the green so consider a conservative club choice or a safe layup to get the right angle.

As a hilly course, pay close attention to uphill and downhill lies which will affect yardage and stance and adjust club selection accordingly.

Wind can be variable over the rolling terrain so check conditions and adjust yardages, especially on exposed ridges and finishing holes.

Weather & Seasonal Information

Local Weather Patterns

Mie has hot, humid summers with a June–July rainy season and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, a typhoon risk in late summer to early autumn, while spring and autumn are generally mild and stable and winters are cool and drier.

Best Season to Play

Best played in spring (April–May) and autumn (October–November) when temperatures are comfortable and course conditions are stable, while avoiding the hot, humid summer and typhoon season.