Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Aim8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ikaho Golf Club - Okazakijo Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
81
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Eboshi-Otowa Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eboshi-Otowa, 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 26%Precision 23%Distance Control 21%Aim 14%Trajectory 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eboshi-Otowa
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
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 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Eboshi-Otowa.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
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
27
Par
72
Type
Mountain
Architect
Shunsuke Kato
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eboshi-Otowa
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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% match to course practice profileAlign putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision20%
Trajectory12%
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Get StartedUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control23%
Scoring22%
11 Week Flagship Program for Eboshi-Otowa
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eboshi-Otowa. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
Build drive streaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion16%
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control27%
Visualization19%
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min23 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
Get square, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy20%
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision20%
Scoring12%
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Scoring16%
Mechanics13%
Land softly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control27%
Mechanics15%
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics23%
Precision22%
Trajectory21%
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Get StartedStop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring20%
Trajectory14%
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Eboshi-Otowa
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Eboshi-Otowa
Get answers to common questions about playing Eboshi-Otowa and what to expect.
How difficult is Eboshi-Otowa for mid-handicap golfers?
Eboshi-Otowa 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 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eboshi-Otowa?
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 Eboshi-Otowa?
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 Eboshi-Otowa 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 Eboshi-Otowa and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Mountain 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 Eboshi-Otowa 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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