Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Taiheiyo Club Karuizawa Resort

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

12 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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Asama Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Asama, 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 23%Precision 23%Distance Control 23%Aim 15%Trajectory 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.

22.8

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

37.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Asama

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

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.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

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 close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

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

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long 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.

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Asama.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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karuizawa-c@taiheiyoclub.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

2032-279, Kita-karuizawa

Course Description

Taiheiyo Club is a Japanese golf club operator managing a nationwide network of golf courses and golf academies. The group operates 18 golf courses and 3 academies, and hosts a range of professional and amateur tournaments, including well-known events in the Japanese golf calendar. The organization focuses on golf memberships, course operations, and competitive events across Japan. It maintains an official site showcasing its facilities, tournaments, and member services in Japan.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Shunsuke Kato

Opened

1975

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Asama

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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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Save Par From Fringe

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring23%

Accuracy20%

Aim13%

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Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control33%

Visualization21%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills

Trajectory29%

Mechanics23%

Distance Control19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Asama

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Asama. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Save par with a clutch mixed shot—pressure drill

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control Long Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Misses With Short Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control27%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control40%

Alignment11%

Precision11%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for flop shots

Open up and fly, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills

Alignment30%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy13%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills

Precision30%

Distance Control29%

Dispersion14%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills

Precision25%

Scoring24%

Visualization11%

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Control Long Iron Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision35%

Aim31%

Alignment13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Asama

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 Asama

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

How difficult is Asama for mid-handicap golfers?

Asama 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Asama?

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 Asama?

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 Asama 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 Asama and how should I play it?

Asama 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 Asama 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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