Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Suwa Lakehill Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Okaya, Nagano, Japan

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Total Programs

16 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

In Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for In, 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 18%Aim 18%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%

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.

17.1

Average HCP

9.7

Minimum HCP

29.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for In

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

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit 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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about In.

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

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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Reduce Short Putts

Eliminate careless misses, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~30 min7 HCP4 drills

Scoring36%

Precision21%

Aim18%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Save Par with Clutch Chip

Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control15%

Aim13%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills

Distance Control21%

Accuracy19%

Scoring15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for In

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Reduce Short Putts

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Save Par with Clutch Chip

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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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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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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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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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills

Precision22%

Distance Control20%

Dispersion19%

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How many can you leave inside 5 feet?

Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Scoring28%

Accuracy26%

Distance Control23%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Pick your spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills

Aim32%

Scoring24%

Alignment18%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Alignment28%

Aim26%

Scoring20%

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Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills

Dispersion36%

Precision20%

Scoring17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at In

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 In

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

How difficult is In for mid-handicap golfers?

In is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at In?

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?

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 In 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 In and how should I play it?

In 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 In 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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