Japan Challenge Tour 2026 2 2026-04-14 2026-04-14 The ACN Tour (formerly the Japan Challenge Tour) moves to the Kanto region for its second event of the season, the NEWTUS Cup. Hosted at the scenic Tone Park Golf course in Ibaraki Prefecture, the primary challenge for the field is the venue's classic riverside layout, which features lush parkland terrain and strategic water hazards that demand precise distance control. The objective for the players is to establish an early lead in the race for the ¥15,000,000 total purse and valuable points toward the season-ending ACN Tour rankings. Strategically, the opening round is a test of iron play and wind management. The goal for the field is to navigate the often-breezy conditions typical of Ibaraki’s river-adjacent courses, where miss-hits can easily find the penalizing lateral hazards. The tactical focus for the contenders is to capitalize on the scoring opportunities provided by the par-5s, which serve as the primary areas to gain strokes on the field. With only three rounds of play, the ultimate goal for the starters is to post a sub-70 score and stay within striking distance of the lead to ensure they comfortably make the 36-hole cut. 2461862