Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Nanso Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Ichihara, Chiba, 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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 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 30%Distance Control 22%Precision 18%Accuracy 14%Aim 13%

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.

21.5

Average HCP

12.4

Minimum HCP

38.6

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.

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.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

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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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

1683-1 Kamitakane

Course Description

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.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1977

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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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Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control21%

Accuracy19%

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Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Check setup, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Alignment33%

Accuracy22%

Distance Control18%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision34%

Mechanics18%

Aim16%

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13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Check Setup: Feet Hips Shoulders

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control29%

Visualization16%

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Turn Tough Lies into Easy Pars

Beat streaks, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy25%

Precision8%

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

Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills

Distance Control28%

Aim22%

Scoring21%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in from anywhere

Pinpoint accuracy, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring21%

Dispersion21%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment18%

Aim14%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Green getter: hit every mid iron to the surface

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Higashi

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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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?

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.

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 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.

How long is Higashi 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 Higashi 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 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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