Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kikuchi Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Kikuchi, Kumamoto, Japan

Open Flagship Program

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Kikuchi Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kikuchi, 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 36%Distance Control 22%Precision 15%Accuracy 13%Aim 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.

Average HCP

9.1

Minimum HCP

32.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kikuchi

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot 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

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Ladder Challenge

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kikuchi.

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

Haru

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Kinoshita Toshio

Opened

1979

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kikuchi

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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Control 9 Ft Putts

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min3 HCP4 drills

Precision42%

Scoring38%

Green Reading11%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Beat streaks, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy26%

Precision11%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Kikuchi

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kikuchi. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Cup More Often Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Get Out of Bunker Safely

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Vary your targets and hit them every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

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Vary your targets and hit them every time

Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision23%

Mechanics19%

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Sand 15–35 Yds From Deep Bunker

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills

Distance Control23%

Precision19%

Aim18%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Scoring36%

Alignment13%

Aim12%

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Get Out of Bunker Safely

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Aim17%

Scoring17%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Distance Control22%

Aim16%

Dispersion14%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring49%

Distance Control28%

Visualization17%

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Maximize Short Irons In Regulation

Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Vary your targets and hit within 2-3 yards

Control wedge rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring28%

Trajectory13%

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Land it soft: consistent length on short shots

Consistent wedge length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP9 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring28%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Kikuchi

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 Kikuchi

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

How difficult is Kikuchi for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Kikuchi technically exacting. 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 Kikuchi?

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 Kikuchi?

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 Kikuchi 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 Kikuchi and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland 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 Kikuchi 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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