Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akagi Kokusai Country Club

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Total Programs

16 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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 33%Distance Control 17%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%

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.

18.1

Average HCP

11.2

Minimum HCP

34.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

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 West

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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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Scoring24%

Aim20%

Precision16%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring43%

Accuracy32%

Precision8%

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13 Week Flagship Program for West

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for West. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Aim19%

Mechanics18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision32%

Aim22%

Alignment14%

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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Land inside 2 feet, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy32%

Distance Control9%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Accuracy30%

Scoring24%

Alignment19%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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See your mixed shot landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control31%

Visualization18%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy23%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Control mid iron rollout, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min10 HCP5 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring21%

Trajectory19%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at West

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

West presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at West?

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 West?

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 West and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

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

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 West 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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