Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Ikaho Kokusai Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this 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

Akagi Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Akagi, 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 32%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 13%Dispersion 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.

16.7

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

29.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Akagi

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand Short

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | 3 Landing Zones

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Akagi.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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ikahokokusai@e-business.ne.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

2470-8 Kawashima

Course Description

Ikaho-kokusai Country Club is a golf facility located in Ikaho Onsen, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The club offers a full-fledged, flower-adorned championship course with warm hospitality and a focus on high-quality play. It provides online reservation options, event schedules, restaurant and clubhouse facilities, and lodging information for visitors. The venue hosts club competitions and promotional programs, attracting players from the region and beyond.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Mountain

Architect

Kobayashi Mitsuaki

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Akagi

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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Sink More Putts Accurately

Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Land Every Flop Shot Softly

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control19%

Aim19%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Akagi

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Akagi. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 3≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Mixed

Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink More Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Visualize the perfect mixed shot, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control33%

Visualization20%

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Make Par Around the Green

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Aim22%

Alignment14%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Dispersion15%

Precision15%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control24%

Trajectory14%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Tighten your wedges: keep within 2 yards

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Akagi

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 Akagi

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

How difficult is Akagi for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Akagi technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Akagi?

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 Akagi?

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 Akagi 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 Akagi and how should I play it?

Akagi is designed as a Mountain 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 Akagi 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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