Japan Challenge Tour 2026 1 2026-04-01 2026-04-01 The second round of the Novil Cup at J Classic Golf Club serves as the critical moving day and cut-off point for the opening event of the ACN Tour season. The primary challenge for the field in Tokushima is maintaining consistency across the technical, tree-lined fairways while pressure builds to secure a spot in the final round. The objective for the players is to navigate the fast greens and avoid the penalizing bunkers of this Desmond Muirhead-designed layout to finish within the top 60 and ties. Strategically, the second round is a test of patience and risk management. The goal for the leaders is to maintain their aggressive approach to the par-5s while showing discipline on the tighter par-4s where the native rough can prove costly. The tactical focus for those near the cut line is to capitalize on the scoring opportunities early in the round before the afternoon winds typical of the coastal Tokushima region begin to swirl. With a total purse of ¥15,000,000 and vital season-opening points at stake, the ultimate goal for the field is to post a steady score and ensure their presence in the final day’s pairings. 2461859