Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hon-Chiba Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Chiba, Chiba, 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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

West-East Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West-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 28%Distance Control 22%Precision 22%Aim 14%Trajectory 11%

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.

17.3

Average HCP

7.4

Minimum HCP

32.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West-East

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot

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

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | GIRs Simulation

Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West-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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jim.fletcher@harunanomori.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

311 Okanezawa

Course Description

Honchiba Country Club is a historic 27-hole golf club located just about an hour from Tokyo, in Chiba. Established in 1970, the club features strategically designed holes with ponds and bunkers that challenge players while offering a scenic, natural setting. It emphasizes a traditional, refined golfing experience and sustainable coexistence with the surrounding environment. The property includes cottages and extensive facilities for dining, practice, and events, making it a preferred urban oasis for members and visitors alike.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Hatsuchi Akira

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West-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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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision31%

Scoring29%

Aim21%

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Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Set up for success, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy18%

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

Master touch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Dispersion15%

Precision14%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision16%

Distance Control14%

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13 Week Flagship Program for West-East

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

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

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Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min25 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Scoring18%

Mechanics11%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring14%

Trajectory13%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Square up, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Alignment27%

Distance Control25%

Scoring17%

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Close from Tough Lie

Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Precision36%

Aim28%

Dispersion16%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy18%

Aim17%

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Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass

Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Short Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Get close to pin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min29 HCP5 drills

Precision36%

Scoring16%

Aim11%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at West-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 West-East

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

How difficult is West-East for mid-handicap golfers?

West-East 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 West-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 West-East?

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 West-East 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 West-East and how should I play it?

West-East 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 West-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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