Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Lakewood Golf Club - Tomioka Course

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Tomioka, Gunma, Japan

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Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

106

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Orange-Blue Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Orange-Blue, 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 28%Scoring 28%Aim 14%Dispersion 14%Precision 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.

16.7

Average HCP

8.2

Minimum HCP

30.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Orange-Blue

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

Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel 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

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Orange-Blue.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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tomioka@lake-wood.co.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

432 Kokuwahara

Course Description

Lakewood Corporation operates and manages three golf facilities in Japan: Lakewood Golf Club in Kanagawa, Hiratsuka Fujimi Country Club in Kanagawa, and Lakewood Golf Club Sun Park Aeno Course in Yamanashi. The group focuses on delivering strategically designed, scenic courses that showcase natural landscapes and provide engaging experiences for golfers year-round. With locations near the Shonan coast and mountain ranges, the clubs emphasize high-quality greens, thoughtful layouts, and guest services across their respective regions.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Mountain

Architect

Theodore G Robinson

Opened

1996

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Business Claimed

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Orange-Blue

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 Distance

Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control32%

Dispersion30%

Accuracy23%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Set a target, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Aim27%

Distance Control20%

Scoring18%

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Save Par with Clutch Chip

Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Aim18%

Alignment16%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Orange-Blue

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Orange-Blue. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Save Par with Clutch Chip

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Short Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment24%

Precision12%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Control rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP9 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring26%

Dispersion15%

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Match Clubface to Target

Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills

Alignment31%

Scoring19%

Accuracy19%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control28%

Visualization26%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Aim17%

Trajectory13%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Dispersion24%

Precision23%

Distance Control21%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy13%

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

Stick to wedge line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Orange-Blue

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Orange-Blue

Get answers to common questions about playing Orange-Blue and what to expect.

How difficult is Orange-Blue for mid-handicap golfers?

Orange-Blue is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Orange-Blue?

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 Orange-Blue?

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 Orange-Blue and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Orange-Blue and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Mountain style. 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 Orange-Blue 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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