Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kizugawa Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
73
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Yagyu Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yagyu, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Yagyu
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Sand | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Yagyu.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
kizugawa@pacificgolf.jp
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Facilities
Location
1824, Shimosagawacho
Course Description
PGMグループは、 日本最大級のゴルフ場運営会社です。全国140箇所以上のゴルフ場運営のほか、ゴルフ場取得時に継承した、霊園、ホテル、高速道路の サービスエリア内レストラン・売店等の事業を展開。2001年にゴルフ場の取得・運営事業を開始して以来、ゴルフ場の個性と地域性を活かした再生ビジネスで事業を拡大し、ゴルフ場運営のエキスパートとして、マーケットを牽引しています。お客さまの視点に立ったサービスを追求し、ゴルフ場の成長を一層高めることで、長期的に安定した収益基盤を構築するとともに、ビジネスで事業を拡大し、ゴルフ場運営のエキスパートとして、マーケットをホスピタリティ事業分野でのグローバルリーダーを目指しています。
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
36
Type
Parkland
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yagyu
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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% match to course practice profileWork on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Yagyu
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yagyu. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Short Game · Sand
Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Challenge: eliminate off-target mid iron shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Sand
Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0
Driving Range · Driver
Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFocus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Yagyu
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 Yagyu
Get answers to common questions about playing Yagyu and what to expect.
How difficult is Yagyu for mid-handicap golfers?
Yagyu presents a demanding test. 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 Yagyu?
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 Yagyu?
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 Yagyu 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 Yagyu and how should I play it?
Yagyu 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 Yagyu 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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