Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nagano Kokusai Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Kurohime Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kurohime, 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 28%Distance Control 24%Precision 21%Aim 14%Dispersion 11%

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.

22.5

Average HCP

13.6

Minimum HCP

38.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kurohime

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

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls next to the green and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kurohime.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@naganokokusai.com

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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

1313 Mure, Mure

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Nissei Kouji Co.,Ltd.

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kurohime

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 Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control33%

Visualization22%

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Make Par Around the Green

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision25%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory14%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Kurohime

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Distance Control42%

Dispersion13%

Precision12%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Aim18%

Distance Control17%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Aim19%

Precision16%

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Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision27%

Alignment14%

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Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills

Precision36%

Distance Control25%

Scoring15%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Visualize the line, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills

Aim31%

Scoring23%

Dispersion12%

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Feel the power—reach your target zones consistently

Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring23%

Trajectory22%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

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

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Scoring23%

Trajectory19%

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Hit the fairway with the perfect arc

Control woods height, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills

Trajectory23%

Scoring18%

Precision18%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurohime

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

How difficult is Kurohime for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Kurohime challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Kurohime?

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 Kurohime?

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 Kurohime and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Kurohime and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland 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 Kurohime 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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