Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for River Fuji Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Suruga Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Suruga, 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 25%Distance Control 20%Precision 20%Dispersion 16%Aim 16%

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

6.7

Minimum HCP

26.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Suruga

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Suruga.

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@riverfuji.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

4222-10 Kitamatsuno, Fujikawa

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Suruga

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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Hole Mid-Length Putts

Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Read Subtle Breaks

Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Save Par From Fringe

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy18%

Aim11%

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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

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

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Accuracy25%

Aim20%

Distance Control18%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Suruga

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Suruga. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hole Mid-Length Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Read Subtle Breaks

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 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)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring22%

Precision22%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision29%

Aim22%

Distance Control18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?

Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP7 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control20%

Scoring18%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion14%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills

Accuracy26%

Aim22%

Distance Control17%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control21%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots

Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring34%

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

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Control Driver Flight Path

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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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 Suruga

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

How difficult is Suruga for mid-handicap golfers?

Suruga presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Suruga?

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 Suruga?

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 Suruga 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 Suruga 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 Suruga 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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