Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shigaraki Kokusai Country Club

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Total Programs

13 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

Shigaraki Kokusai Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shigaraki Kokusai, 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 29%Precision 24%Distance Control 19%Trajectory 13%Mechanics 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.

21.6

Average HCP

12.7

Minimum HCP

39.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shigaraki Kokusai

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

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shigaraki Kokusai.

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

Nagano, Shigaraki

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Tomizawa Seizou

Opened

1974

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shigaraki Kokusai

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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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring23%

Distance Control20%

Accuracy18%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Distance Control39%

Scoring17%

Trajectory12%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Shigaraki Kokusai

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Week 8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Keep Par Safe

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim28%

Scoring24%

Alignment23%

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Turn flops into par saves—score from the sand or rough

Up-and-down contest, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy18%

Aim13%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Turn into par saves, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment19%

Accuracy16%

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

Pinpoint flops, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min10 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion18%

Distance Control17%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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Improve Short Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Scoring20%

Trajectory20%

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Leave tap-ins, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shigaraki Kokusai

Get answers to common questions about playing Shigaraki Kokusai and what to expect.

How difficult is Shigaraki Kokusai for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Shigaraki Kokusai 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 Shigaraki Kokusai?

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 Shigaraki Kokusai?

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 Shigaraki Kokusai 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 Shigaraki Kokusai 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 Shigaraki Kokusai 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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