Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akagawa Shimin Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Tsuruoka, Yamagata, Japan

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Akagawa Shimin Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Akagawa Shimin, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.

Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.

Skill Distribution

Distance Control 29%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 12%

Handicap Performance Insights

The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.

16.1

Average HCP

8.1

Minimum HCP

33.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Akagawa Shimin

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Akagawa Shimin.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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akagawag@khaki.plala.or.jp

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Facilities

✓Driving Range

✓Putting Green

✓Chipping Green

✓Practice Bunker

✓Motor Cart

✓Pull Cart

✓Golf Clubs Rental

✗Club Fitting

✓Pro Shop

✓Golf Lessons

✗Caddie Hire

✓Restaurant

✓Reception Hall

✓Changing Room

✓Lockers

✗Lodging on Site

Location

Shofukuji

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1988

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Akagawa Shimin

We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control28%

Alignment21%

Accuracy20%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Precision37%

Distance Control20%

Aim14%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Aim19%

Mechanics15%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Akagawa Shimin

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Akagawa Shimin. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Through Gate for Aim

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy16%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills

Alignment34%

Scoring29%

Aim21%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Chip Through Gate for Aim

Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Aim34%

Precision17%

Scoring13%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control25%

Aim19%

Scoring15%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Distance Control33%

Aim22%

Precision13%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills

Scoring40%

Precision14%

Trajectory10%

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Akagawa Shimin

Get answers to common questions about playing Akagawa Shimin and what to expect.

How difficult is Akagawa Shimin for mid-handicap golfers?

Akagawa Shimin presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Akagawa Shimin?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Akagawa Shimin?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Akagawa Shimin and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Akagawa Shimin and how should I play it?

Akagawa Shimin is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.

What features make Akagawa Shimin strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.

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