Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Matsushima Kokusai Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 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

Matsushima Kokusai Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Matsushima Kokusai, 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 33%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 13%Alignment 10%

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.

18.5

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

32.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Matsushima Kokusai

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range43 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Matsushima Kokusai.

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

Nakamura, Osato

Course Description

Matsushima Kokusai Country Club is a golf club and course located in Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. The facility offers a hillside, scenic course surrounded by pine forests near Matsushima, with information on the course, restaurant, and facilities, plus open competitions and club amenities such as a driving range and indoor practice options. The site provides news, announcements, calendars, weather, and booking links for visitors and members, along with access information and contact details.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Kajima Corporation

Opened

1970

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Matsushima Kokusai

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Stick flops to green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control21%

Alignment16%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control26%

Scoring13%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Matsushima Kokusai

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Matsushima Kokusai. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP7 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring25%

Trajectory10%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring20%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy13%

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Save par with a clutch pitch—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment28%

Aim18%

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Make Par Around the Green

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Scoring21%

Aim8%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Matsushima Kokusai

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Matsushima Kokusai

Get answers to common questions about playing Matsushima Kokusai and what to expect.

How difficult is Matsushima Kokusai for mid-handicap golfers?

Matsushima Kokusai 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Matsushima Kokusai?

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 Matsushima Kokusai?

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 Matsushima Kokusai 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 Matsushima Kokusai and how should I play it?

Matsushima Kokusai 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 Matsushima Kokusai 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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