Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akan Country Club

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Akan, Hokkaido, Japan

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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 , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Marimo-Tancho Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Marimo-Tancho, 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 28%Distance Control 21%Precision 18%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%

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.

16.7

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

30.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Marimo-Tancho

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | PAR 3 Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use short irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Straight Shot

Produce straight shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Marimo-Tancho.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

Akan

Course Description

Akan Country Club is a golf facility located in Akancho, Kushiro City, known for its 27-hole forested course layout set among natural woodlands. Opened in 1972, the club sits on a hillside near the Pacific coast with views of Meakan and Akan mountains, offering a flat but varied layout that winds through birch, Ezo pine, cherry, and alder trees. It serves local residents and visitors alike, with convenient access from Kushiro Airport and a reputation for scenic, nature-rich playing conditions across multiple nines.

27-hole golf course • forest golf course • nature forest layout • birch and ezo pine golf • kushiro area golf • meakan mountains view • akan coast golf • hillside golf course • japanese golf club • golf in hokkaido • scenic golf

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tomizawa Makotozo

Opened

1972

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Marimo-Tancho

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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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Aim33%

Precision24%

Alignment10%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

Land softly, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP5 drills

Distance Control24%

Precision19%

Scoring15%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision16%

Dispersion15%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Marimo-Tancho

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Marimo-Tancho. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control22%

Alignment16%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Vary landing spot soft, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Distance Control29%

Accuracy21%

Alignment20%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

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

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Accuracy34%

Scoring26%

Alignment11%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Dispersion21%

Distance Control19%

Aim18%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring49%

Distance Control30%

Visualization21%

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Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Aim33%

Alignment33%

Scoring33%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory17%

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Control woods rollout, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control30%

Accuracy18%

Dispersion16%

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Precision Wedges

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control31%

Accuracy19%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Marimo-Tancho

Get answers to common questions about playing Marimo-Tancho and what to expect.

How difficult is Marimo-Tancho for mid-handicap golfers?

Marimo-Tancho is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Marimo-Tancho?

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 Marimo-Tancho?

With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Marimo-Tancho 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 Marimo-Tancho and how should I play it?

Marimo-Tancho 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 Marimo-Tancho 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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