Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akan Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Akan, Hokkaido, Japan

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Total Programs

13 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+5 more

Pirika-Marimo Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Pirika-Marimo, 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 38%Distance Control 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 12%Aim 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.

21.5

Average HCP

13.2

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Pirika-Marimo

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

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Make a DIY 9 hole medium-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Opposite Shots Challenge

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

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Medium

Up to 5 players play medium-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Pirika-Marimo.

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

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Pirika-Marimo

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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Showing 13 Programs

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Aim34%

Alignment28%

Scoring24%

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Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Dispersion14%

Scoring14%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Fade or draw woods, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Trajectory24%

Scoring19%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Pirika-Marimo

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Pirika-Marimo. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim23%

Alignment22%

Distance Control18%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Save par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy26%

Green Reading16%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control31%

Visualization23%

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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%

Trajectory13%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision19%

Mechanics15%

Accuracy13%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Pirika-Marimo

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

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

From a scoring perspective, Pirika-Marimo challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

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

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 Pirika-Marimo?

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 Pirika-Marimo 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 Pirika-Marimo 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 Pirika-Marimo 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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