Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Grandage Golf Club

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Yoshino, Nara, Japan

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Total Programs

9 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 , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

East Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East, 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 31%Distance Control 23%Precision 19%Accuracy 12%Dispersion 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.

17.6

Average HCP

8.9

Minimum HCP

29.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for East

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

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about East.

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

810-1, Irou

Course Description

Grandage Golf Club is a premier golf facility located in Yoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The club features a strategic 27-hole championship course that has hosted major events such as the 2010 Japan LPGA Championship. Set on a vast estate, it provides a challenging experience for players of varying skill levels and emphasizes traditional Japanese golf course design. As of early 2025, the club announced a temporary全面クローズ for course renovations, with operations resuming after construction is completed.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for East

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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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Aim19%

Dispersion19%

Precision19%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control30%

Visualization26%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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14 Week Flagship Program for East

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East. 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≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

See Shot Before Hit

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Precision Long Irons

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Accuracy36%

Scoring22%

Alignment15%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment26%

Trajectory15%

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See Shot Before Hit

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy24%

Visualization23%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Precision Long Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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Prepare for Tournaments at East

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 East

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

How difficult is East for mid-handicap golfers?

East is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 East?

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 East?

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 East 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 East 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 East 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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