Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nagano Country Club

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Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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Total Programs

17 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

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

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Iizuna Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Iizuna, 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%Distance Control 23%Precision 20%Aim 17%Trajectory 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.

19.3

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

32.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Iizuna

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge

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

Short Game25 min

Flop | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop flop shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Strengths Discovery

Discover strengths amongst wedges a go-to shots and clubs worth utilizing. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All Wedges (LW to PW) | Tendencies Discovery

Discover tendencies amongst wedges raise awareness, what is likely to happen in a given situation. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Iizuna.

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

2471 Ageya

Course Description

Nagano Country Club is a golf facility featuring a 27-hole course set on the gentle hills of the Iizuna Kogen highlands at an elevation of 1,120 meters in Nagano City, Japan. The club emphasizes a relaxed, natural atmosphere with courses that blend into the surrounding landscape. It offers multiple courses (Iizuna, Togakushi, Takatsuma) and seasonal operation with updates on events and reservations, attracting both local and visiting golfers seeking alpine scenery and challenging yet approachable play.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tomizawa Seizou

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Iizuna

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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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills

Scoring37%

Precision30%

Aim25%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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

Work together for contact, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control19%

Scoring17%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Iizuna

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Iizuna. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory22%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min6 HCP4 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring30%

Accuracy24%

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Can you fly it over the bunker and stop it close?

Pick landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min26 HCP8 drills

Aim31%

Scoring21%

Alignment15%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Distance Control26%

Aim16%

Alignment13%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control24%

Precision16%

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Get Square for Success

Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Alignment31%

Distance Control23%

Precision14%

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Feel the distance: flop to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot soft, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min26 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring14%

Dispersion13%

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Save Par with Clutch Chip

Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Scoring40%

Accuracy24%

Aim16%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Scoring25%

Precision17%

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Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Advantage from tee, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Distance Control13%

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP3 drills

Precision28%

Dispersion28%

Scoring27%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Iizuna

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 Iizuna

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

How difficult is Iizuna for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Iizuna technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Iizuna?

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 Iizuna?

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 Iizuna 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 Iizuna 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 Iizuna 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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