Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nagano Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Nagano, Nagano, Japan

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Takatsuma Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Takatsuma, 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 27%Distance Control 22%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 16%

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.

18.8

Average HCP

11.6

Minimum HCP

34.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Takatsuma

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Takatsuma.

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 Takatsuma

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring16%

Alignment16%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Accuracy28%

Alignment21%

Distance Control17%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Hit close to hole, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP3 drills

Distance Control37%

Scoring33%

Accuracy20%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Takatsuma

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Takatsuma. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Stick Every High Flop To Green

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

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Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control32%

Visualization24%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim32%

Alignment26%

Scoring20%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills

Distance Control30%

Alignment23%

Precision20%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Alignment27%

Precision20%

Distance Control17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy25%

Visualization19%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Takatsuma

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 Takatsuma

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

How difficult is Takatsuma for mid-handicap golfers?

Takatsuma is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Takatsuma?

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 Takatsuma?

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 Takatsuma 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 Takatsuma 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 Takatsuma 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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