Hokkaido Classic Golf Club

Hokkaido Classic Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course that opened in 1991, designed by Jack Nicklaus. The course features a par 72 layout with multiple tee options ranging from 5,359 yards (Front Tee) to 7,059 yards (Championship Tee). The design reflects Nicklaus's philosophy of blending aesthetic beauty with strategic challenge, reportedly inspired by his home course, Muirfield Village.

The course comprises two nines of 36 holes each, with the front nine measuring 3,497 yards from the championship tees and the back nine 3,562 yards. The layout includes challenging par 5s (holes 5 and 7 on the front nine, holes 10 and 17 on the back nine) and strategic par 3s that demand precision. Notable short holes include the 201-yard par 3 at hole 3 and the 189-yard par 3 at hole 8.

Hokkaido Classic Golf Club ranks among Japan's premier courses, representing the tradition of championship golf design established by Western architects over more than a century. The course maintains rigorous conditioning standards and offers multiple tee positions to accommodate players of varying skill levels.