Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Higashi.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
77
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Up to 5 players compete to stop bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
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1683-1 Kamitakane
Nanso Country Club is a premier golf club located in Ichihara, Chiba, Japan. Known for its 36 distinctive holes across two championship courses, it offers a hillside layout with water hazards, forests, and varied terrain that showcase regional golf excellence. The club provides comprehensive facilities including a clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, and dining options, with convenient access from Tokyo metropolitan area and a complimentary club bus from nearby stations. Visitors can enjoy both casual play and competitive events on one of Kantō's renowned championship courses.
36-hole golf course • championship golf • hillside golf course • golf club facilities • private club experience • kanto region golf • golf course layout • driving range • pro shop • clubhouse amenities • gastronomy in golf • accessibility from tokyo • corporate golf events • golf reservation • golf course guides • seasonal golf events • golf training • family golf days • course guide • 36-hole course • hillside course • water hazards • golf instruction • tournament events • corporate golf • onsite dining • tokyo area access • kanto region • golf
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1977
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Higashi hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Higashi hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Higashi hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Higashi hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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Showing 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileAlign body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Short Game · Chip
Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Higashi and what to expect.
Higashi 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 72.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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