Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Izu Nirayama Country Club

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 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

Distance Control 31%Scoring 28%Accuracy 15%Precision 13%Dispersion 12%

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.

14.3

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

30.6

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.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

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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niragolf@poppy.ocn.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

1613 Naka

Course Description

Izu Nirayama Country Club is a seaside-style golf resort located in Shizuoka, Japan, offering a backdrop of Mt. Fuji and scenic Izunina area views. The club provides multiple courses, dining options at the restaurant, and various facility tours and services for members and visitors. It features regular announcements, weather updates, and practical information on course access and amenities, highlighting its role as a regional golf destination in the Izu region. The site emphasizes resort-style golf experiences with an emphasis on seasonal beauty and local hospitality.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Shunsuke Kato / Shiro Akaboshi

Google Reviews

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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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Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion22%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Distance Control35%

Accuracy15%

Alignment13%

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Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Land inside 2 feet, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy28%

Distance Control15%

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Control Long Iron Flight

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Aim14%

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14 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 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the needle: roll your Bump'n'Run to tap-in range

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Reduce Misses With Short Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Alignment23%

Aim21%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP5 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control20%

Dispersion19%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Alignment28%

Accuracy13%

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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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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Precision Wedges

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Accuracy13%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Precision18%

Distance Control18%

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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?

From a scoring perspective, West-East challenges consistency. 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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