Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nagaoka Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Nagaoka, Niigata, Japan

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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 · Precision

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+3 more

Higashi Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Higashi, 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 31%Distance Control 27%Dispersion 17%Aim 11%Precision 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.

14.8

Average HCP

7.5

Minimum HCP

32.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Higashi

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery

Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Tendencies Discovery

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Higashi.

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@nagaoka-cc.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

2564, Fukasawamachi

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ueda Osamu

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Higashi

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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Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Visualize long lines, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control48%

Visualization41%

Dispersion11%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills

Scoring35%

Aim23%

Alignment23%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Aim19%

Precision17%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision21%

Scoring17%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Higashi

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Land it close: set up par or better every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Dial in aim, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills

Aim31%

Precision27%

Dispersion15%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring51%

Alignment18%

Distance Control15%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control31%

Visualization23%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Avoid trouble spots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Scoring26%

Trajectory20%

Distance Control16%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Pick your line and stick it—short iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Land it close: set up par or better every time

Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring24%

Trajectory16%

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Green hunter: hit every long iron to the putting surface

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Higashi

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

How difficult is Higashi for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Higashi 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 Higashi?

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 Higashi?

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 Higashi and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Higashi 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 Higashi 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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