Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akagi Kokusai Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 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

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

South Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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

Scoring 34%Precision 20%Distance Control 19%Aim 12%Alignment 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.

12.6

Average HCP

6.2

Minimum HCP

26.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

Short irons (9,8) | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop flop shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about South.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@akagi-icc.co.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

Akagisan, Fujimi-mura

Course Description

Akagi International Country Club is a historic golf club located near Mount Akagi in Gunma, Japan. Opened in 1964, it features a expansive 27-hole layout spread across a vast acreage with two greens per hole, offering strategic play for competitive and recreational golfers. The club provides facilities including a restaurant, lounge, lodging, and event spaces, along with detailed guest information and membership options, and hosts open competitions and regular course updates on its site.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ishii Shigeru

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South

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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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Aim29%

Alignment23%

Precision20%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Aim20%

Mechanics18%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for South

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Challenge limits, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control19%

Scoring14%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment33%

Distance Control20%

Accuracy19%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment16%

Aim14%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills

Distance Control21%

Precision20%

Aim16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control24%

Precision13%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP4 drills

Distance Control46%

Scoring27%

Accuracy19%

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Precision Long Irons

Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring36%

Precision20%

Dispersion16%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills

Scoring37%

Precision34%

Trajectory10%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision15%

Dispersion12%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about South

Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.

How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?

South is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?

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 South?

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 South and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

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

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 South 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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