Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The North Country Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Chitose, Hokkaido, 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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

The North Country Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The North Country, 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 30%Distance Control 27%Precision 15%Accuracy 14%Dispersion 12%

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.

10.9

Average HCP

Minimum HCP

22.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The North Country

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range30 min

Driver | 5 Ball Flights Challenge

Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The North Country.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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info@the-north.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

26, Rankoshi

Course Description

The North Country Golf Club is a premier golf destination in Chitose, Hokkaido, offering an 18-hole championship course with panoramic views and an all-bent grass playing surface. Designed under the guidance of renowned course architect Ko Aoki, the layout emphasizes strategic shot-making, with water hazards and varied terrain that challenge players of all levels. Located about 15 minutes from New Chitose Airport, the club provides a premium golfing experience in northern Japan and maintains facilities including a clubhouse, restaurant, and hospitality services.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The North Country

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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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills

Distance Control20%

Scoring18%

Dispersion16%

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Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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11 Week Flagship Program for The North Country

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The North Country. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Get Square for Success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Roll Ball To 1–2 Feet

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 7.0

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Pick a landing spot and stick it—pitching challenge

Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring26%

Distance Control16%

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Get Square for Success

Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment34%

Aim25%

Scoring22%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Accuracy29%

Alignment26%

Distance Control22%

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Improve Driver Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy17%

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Vary your targets and hit within 5 yards

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Can you avoid the rough from 150-200 yards?

Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control25%

Scoring21%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The North Country

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 The North Country

Get answers to common questions about playing The North Country and what to expect.

How difficult is The North Country for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find The North Country 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 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The North Country?

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 The North Country?

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 The North Country 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 The North Country and how should I play it?

The North Country 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 The North Country 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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