Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Northern Country Club - Nishikigahara Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Nishi, Saitama, Japan

Open Flagship Program

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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Sakuraso Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sakuraso, 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 34%Precision 19%Distance Control 18%Aim 14%Accuracy 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.

Average HCP

8.6

Minimum HCP

30.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sakuraso

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sakuraso.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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nishiki@accordiagolf.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

2-22-1, Tsukamoto

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Maehara Tasuke

Opened

1973

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sakuraso

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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Sink Every Mid Putt

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Hit Cup From Long Distance

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills

Dispersion40%

Accuracy30%

Scoring8%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Match Clubface to Target

Check setup, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Distance Control25%

Accuracy16%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Sakuraso

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 33.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Match Clubface to Target

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink Every Mid Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Up-and-Down Contest

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Short Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory16%

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Short Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Control 9 Ft Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Up-and-Down Contest

Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Aim13%

Distance Control12%

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Save Par from Fringe

Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy17%

Distance Control11%

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Square up and send it: perfect alignment for Bump'n'Runs

Work together for contact, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min33 HCP9 drills

Alignment29%

Scoring28%

Distance Control15%

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Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins

Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Precision24%

Distance Control21%

Alignment17%

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3-Wood Accuracy Advanced

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Maximize Long Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control17%

Precision15%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills

Scoring33%

Precision18%

Trajectory16%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control40%

Scoring28%

Trajectory16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sakuraso

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

How difficult is Sakuraso for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sakuraso technically exacting. 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 Sakuraso?

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 Sakuraso?

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 Sakuraso 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 Sakuraso 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 Sakuraso 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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