Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tsutsujigaoka Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
6
4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Tsutsujigaoka Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tsutsujigaoka, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Tsutsujigaoka
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Quadrants
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Tsutsujigaoka.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@tsutsujicc.com
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Facilities
Location
1570 Itakuracho
Course Description
Tsutsujigaoka Country Club is a golf and country club located in Ashikaga, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Opened in 1991, the course was designed by Katsumi Takizawa, a renowned golf course architect, who laid out the holes in a vertical fashion across a hilly landscape and integrated a spacious natural forest. The clubhouse underwent a full renovation, featuring a members lounge, relaxation room, restaurant, and spa, with a traditional Japanese roof and craftsmanship recognized by the Ashikaga City Architectural Culture Award. The club is also known for its food offerings, including hand-ground soba made daily by craftspeople, and has earned national recognition for its dining experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Takenaka Corporation
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Tsutsujigaoka
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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% match to course practice profilePitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
16 Week Flagship Program for Tsutsujigaoka
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tsutsujigaoka. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Pick line and commit, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Work together for contact, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Tsutsujigaoka
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 Tsutsujigaoka
Get answers to common questions about playing Tsutsujigaoka and what to expect.
How difficult is Tsutsujigaoka for mid-handicap golfers?
Tsutsujigaoka 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 Tsutsujigaoka?
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 Tsutsujigaoka?
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 Tsutsujigaoka 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 Tsutsujigaoka and how should I play it?
Tsutsujigaoka 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 Tsutsujigaoka 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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