
Short Course
Jun Classic Country Club
About this course
Jun Classic Country Club's Short Course in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, carries the design signature of Gene Sarazen, the American professional who won all four major championships during his career and later turned to course architecture. Sarazen's work in Japan during the 1960s and 1970s reflected his practical understanding of shot-making and his belief that golf courses should test skill without excessive length. The Short Course at Jun Classic serves as a complement to the club's main layout, offering a more compact routing that emphasizes precision and course management over distance. The Nasu region sits in the mountainous terrain of northern Tochigi, known for its volcanic landscape and cooler climate compared to Tokyo, roughly 160 kilometers to the south. Courses in this area typically feature elevation changes and are framed by forested hillsides. Short courses in the Japanese golf tradition often function as practice facilities or as accessible alternatives for members with limited time, though they maintain the design integrity and conditioning standards of the main course. Sarazen's approach to shorter layouts focused on strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward accurate iron play. While specific hole-by-hole details of this particular course are not widely documented in English-language sources, the design likely reflects his preference for straightforward challenges that allow golfers to work on specific aspects of their game in a more relaxed setting than championship-length courses demand.
Quick facts
- Location
- Nasu, Tochigi, JP
- Access
- Public
- Designer
- Gene Sarazen
- Holes
- 12
- Par
- 36
- Length
- 1,206 metres
Getting there
The journey to Jun Classic Country Club begins at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda airports, followed by a northward drive of roughly two and a half hours into the volcanic highlands of Tochigi Prefecture. The route traces the edge of the Kanto Plain before climbing into the cooler elevations surrounding Nasu, where the landscape shifts from urban sprawl to forested ridgelines and the occasional glimpse of Mount Nasu's dormant peaks. As the highway yields to narrower mountain roads, the air grows crisp and pine-scented, signaling arrival in one of Japan's most discreet resort enclaves - a fitting threshold to Jun Classic's secluded grounds.

FAQ
Common questions about Short at Jun Classic Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Short was designed by Gene Sarazen.
Yes. Short at Jun Classic Country Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Short is 36.
Short plays 1,206 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Short is a 12-hole course.
