Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shigaraki Country Club - Sugiyama Course

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Total Programs

15 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

North Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for North, 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 26%Distance Control 24%Precision 23%Aim 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.

18.2

Average HCP

10.7

Minimum HCP

33.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for North

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about North.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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sugiyama@shinwagolf.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

Hata, Shigaraki

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones Jr.

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for North

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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Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Pick Landing Spot

Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Accuracy33%

Scoring21%

Alignment17%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Dispersion18%

Precision17%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for North

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for North. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game25-26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Aim21%

Precision16%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring55%

Distance Control30%

Visualization15%

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

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Alignment19%

Accuracy17%

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Pinpoint your flops: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Pinpoint flops, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min11 HCP7 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion13%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Alignment25%

Distance Control24%

Scoring22%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Aim28%

Scoring22%

Distance Control12%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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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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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision33%

Aim19%

Mechanics15%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at North

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

Japan

Chubu Women's Amateur Golf Championship

5/13/2026

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WAGR

All Ages

women

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Hokkaido Amateur Golf Championship

5/26/2026

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WAGR

All Ages

men

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Hokkaido Mid-Amateur Golf Championship

8/19/2026

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WAGR

MidAm

men

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Japan

Japan Mid Amateur Golf Championship

11/18/2026

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WAGR

MidAm

men

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about North

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

How difficult is North for mid-handicap golfers?

North 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 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at North?

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 North?

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 North 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 North 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 North 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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