Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Japan Ace Golf Club

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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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Japan Ace Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Japan Ace, 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 24%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Accuracy 16%Trajectory 15%

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.

22.6

Average HCP

13.5

Minimum HCP

33.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Japan Ace

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

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

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.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Japan Ace.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

500 Shimodoyama

Course Description

Ayaha Corporation is a diversified corporate group based in Shiga, Japan, with a network of companies spanning home improvement retail, real estate, engineering, logistics, and hospitality. The group operates across the Kansai region including Shiga, Kyoto, Osaka, and surrounding prefectures, and manages a range of businesses such as Ayaha Dio (home centers and reform), Ayaha Real Estate, Ayaha Engineering, and Ayaha Golf, among others. It emphasizes corporate social responsibility and sustainable practices through multiple subsidiaries and group companies. The organization is represented through its group network with a focus on regional services and community engagement in the lake biwa area and western Japan.

home improvement retail • renovation contracting • real estate development • property management • logistics warehousing • engineering • industrial textiles • golf courses • hotels and resorts • care services • environmental development • green economy • regional conglomerate • japan kansai • shiga tohoku • group network • 琵琶湖 • 滋賀 • 京都 • 大阪

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Takenaka Corporation

Opened

1972

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Japan Ace

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Visualization30%

Distance Control26%

Dispersion19%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Alignment36%

Scoring31%

Aim19%

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Save Par From Fringe

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy27%

Scoring26%

Green Reading9%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control15%

Trajectory15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Japan Ace

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Japan Ace. 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.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics34%

Precision31%

Trajectory19%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment25%

Scoring20%

Distance Control19%

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Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Distance Control23%

Aim20%

Accuracy13%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy25%

Distance Control21%

Scoring20%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Precision25%

Distance Control19%

Aim17%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Distance Control34%

Alignment14%

Aim14%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory21%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Japan Ace

Get answers to common questions about playing Japan Ace and what to expect.

How difficult is Japan Ace for mid-handicap golfers?

Japan Ace is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Japan Ace?

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 Japan Ace?

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 Japan Ace 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 Japan Ace and how should I play it?

Japan Ace 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 Japan Ace 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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