Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ako Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Ako, Hyogo, 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Ako Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Ako, 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 21%Accuracy 16%Precision 16%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.

21.1

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

39.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Ako

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land flop shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot 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.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Ako.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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ako-cc@memenet.or.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

909 Tenwa

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1969

Google Reviews

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Ako

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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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Set up for high shot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy17%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Alignment19%

Accuracy17%

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Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision27%

Trajectory24%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Ako

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Hit the green with the perfect trajectory

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills

Distance Control28%

Aim22%

Precision20%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring42%

Distance Control35%

Visualization23%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

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

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy19%

Precision12%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

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

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Scoring30%

Accuracy27%

Distance Control14%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy20%

Aim19%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Scoring31%

Aim28%

Alignment13%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Ako

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 Ako

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

How difficult is Ako for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Ako challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Ako?

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 Ako?

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 Ako and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Ako 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 Ako 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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