Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ikaho Golf Club - Okazakijo Course

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Total Programs

15 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Azuma Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Azuma, 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

Precision 24%Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 15%Aim 14%

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.

Average HCP

10.3

Minimum HCP

32.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Azuma

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Azuma.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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okazaki@ikaho-gc.co.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

1301 Okazaki

Course Description

Ikaho Golf Club is a 27-hole golf complex in Gunma Prefecture, Japan, featuring three courses designed by Shunsuke Kato: Otowa, Azuma, and Eboshi. The courses offer a flat layout with spacious fairways and scenic views of the Joshinetsu mountains, providing a comfortable playing environment across the seasons. The club emphasizes accessibility for beginners to high-level players, with a focus on enjoying golf amid the region’s hot spring town atmosphere and cool summer mornings and evenings. Facilities include dining, lodging, and comprehensive club information for visitors and members alike.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Mountain

Architect

Shunsuke Kato

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Azuma

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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Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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

Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring36%

Accuracy30%

Precision13%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy31%

Alignment13%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Azuma

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Azuma. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Land Within 2 Feet

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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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring22%

Aim21%

Distance Control20%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Pinpoint flops, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control17%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills

Distance Control22%

Scoring20%

Precision16%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Accuracy33%

Distance Control23%

Alignment20%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring21%

Dispersion12%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision28%

Trajectory27%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Azuma

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 Azuma

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

How difficult is Azuma for mid-handicap golfers?

Azuma is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Azuma?

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 Azuma?

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 Azuma and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Azuma and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Mountain 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 Azuma 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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