Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Island Golf Resort Nasu

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Nasu, Tochigi, Japan

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Total Programs

14 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 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 28%Distance Control 22%Accuracy 19%Precision 14%Dispersion 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.

17.6

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

31.9

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

Sand Mid

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

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are 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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island@island-resortnasu.com

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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

2525 Ota

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Mountain

Architect

Hazama Corporation Designing Division

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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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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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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into par saves, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring30%

Accuracy23%

Aim13%

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Control Driver Flight Path

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision29%

Aim23%

Trajectory19%

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13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment23%

Aim21%

Scoring16%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring22%

Accuracy17%

Distance Control16%

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See your bunker shot landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Alignment28%

Accuracy28%

Distance Control28%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Precision15%

Accuracy14%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Save par clutch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Scoring34%

Alignment17%

Aim16%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills

Scoring33%

Accuracy22%

Dispersion17%

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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?

Players often find East 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 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?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

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

East 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 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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