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

16 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+4 more

Minami Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Minami, 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

Distance Control 30%Scoring 28%Precision 15%Dispersion 13%Accuracy 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.

Average HCP

3.2

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Minami

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Minami.

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

Izumi Ikkai

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Minami

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills

Visualization41%

Distance Control34%

Dispersion13%

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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills

Aim24%

Scoring19%

Precision18%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision35%

Distance Control35%

Trajectory11%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Minami

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

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Reach the green: consistent length with hybrids and woods

Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills

Distance Control30%

Scoring20%

Accuracy19%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control21%

Precision14%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Visualization31%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion22%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Master touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Distance Control39%

Dispersion16%

Precision11%

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

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

Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring20%

Precision13%

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Turn mixed shots into birdie chances—score from anywhere

Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control32%

Visualization22%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Precision30%

Aim18%

Dispersion18%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Stop on a dime, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring50%

Distance Control28%

Visualization22%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Dispersion24%

Precision23%

Scoring20%

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

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 Mid-Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring25%

Distance Control19%

Accuracy13%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring32%

Accuracy19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Minami

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 Minami

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

How difficult is Minami for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Minami challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Minami?

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 Minami?

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 Minami 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 Minami and how should I play it?

Minami 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 Minami 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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