Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Suwa Lakehill Country Club

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Okaya, Nagano, Japan

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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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

In-East Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for In-East, 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 32%Distance Control 20%Precision 18%Aim 14%Accuracy 14%

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.

18.4

Average HCP

7.1

Minimum HCP

33.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for In-East

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts

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.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants

Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

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

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about In-East.

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

7085 Kawagishi

Course Description

Suwa Lake Hill Country Club is a premier golf and resort destination located in Okaya, Nagano, Japan. The facility encompasses a water-and-green 27-hole golf course set at about 1,000 meters elevation, complemented by a full-service hotel to provide a luxurious, all-in-one leisure experience. It operates as a regional resort destination offering golf, hospitality, and event services in the Nagano prefecture. The club emphasizes highland golf experiences with resort-style amenities for visitors and members alike.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ben Arda

Opened

1978

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for In-East

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring27%

Dispersion17%

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Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Fly over bunker, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Aim33%

Scoring22%

Alignment17%

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Maximize Mid-Irons In Regulation

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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15 Week Flagship Program for In-East

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for In-East. 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≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Feel Green: Control Rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Pick your landing spot and trust your swing—flop shot challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Visualize the perfect sand shot, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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Save par with a clutch bunker shot—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy20%

Distance Control12%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Dial in touch, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy30%

Distance Control9%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP7 drills

Aim25%

Distance Control25%

Alignment11%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Aim21%

Scoring15%

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Feel Green: Control Rollout

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control36%

Dispersion15%

Alignment11%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills

Trajectory26%

Precision19%

Mechanics19%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Leave tap-ins, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min31 HCP9 drills

Precision33%

Scoring17%

Mechanics15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at In-East

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

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about In-East

Get answers to common questions about playing In-East and what to expect.

How difficult is In-East for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, In-East challenges consistency. 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 In-East?

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 In-East?

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 In-East 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 In-East 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 In-East 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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