Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sports Nippon Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this 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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Sports Nippon Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sports Nippon, 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%Distance Control 25%Precision 19%Aim 14%Visualization 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.

13.1

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

24.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sports Nippon

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using short irons 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.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sports Nippon.

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

Kirihata

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Sato Giichi

Opened

1961

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sports Nippon

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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Stop Missing Short Putts

Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

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

Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim22%

Stroke13%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills

Aim26%

Precision20%

Distance Control17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Sports Nippon

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Sports Nippon. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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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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Precision Short Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP3 drills

Scoring42%

Precision22%

Aim10%

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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Hole

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Accuracy16%

Aim14%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

Visualize perfect mixed, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization19%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control28%

Visualization22%

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Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Accuracy19%

Scoring17%

Precision15%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Mechanics27%

Precision23%

Trajectory22%

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory18%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Trajectory14%

Scoring14%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sports Nippon

Get answers to common questions about playing Sports Nippon and what to expect.

How difficult is Sports Nippon for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Sports Nippon technically exacting. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Sports Nippon?

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 Sports Nippon?

With a course rating of 70 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Sports Nippon and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Sports Nippon and how should I play it?

Sports Nippon is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Sports Nippon 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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