Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Akan Country Club

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Akan, Hokkaido, Japan

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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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Tancho Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for 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%Precision 21%Dispersion 17%Aim 16%Distance Control 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.

19.9

Average HCP

10.4

Minimum HCP

35.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Tancho

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range30 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery

Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst woods shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about 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

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for 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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Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Sink Every Mid Putt

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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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Set sights, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Aim31%

Precision15%

Scoring14%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment24%

Precision16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Tancho

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

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion37%

Accuracy16%

Precision16%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision39%

Dispersion34%

Distance Control12%

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See your bunker shot landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Distance Control40%

Alignment19%

Dispersion11%

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Land Close To Pin

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim33%

Alignment30%

Scoring27%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min21 HCP6 drills

Aim28%

Distance Control22%

Scoring20%

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Match Mental Image to Result

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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Match Clubface to Target

Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Alignment30%

Accuracy19%

Scoring18%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory18%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Tancho

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Tancho

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

How difficult is Tancho for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Tancho challenges consistency. 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 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 Tancho?

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 Tancho and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Tancho 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 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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