Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yaezakura Country Club

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Total Programs

13 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Yaezakura Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yaezakura, 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 28%Aim 20%Distance Control 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.

23.3

Average HCP

14.2

Minimum HCP

34.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Yaezakura

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

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

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

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 Yaezakura.

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

1211, Yamadacho

Course Description

The Nara Prefecture Golf Association (NGA) is a regional governing body for golf in Nara, Japan. It organizes and oversees amateur golf competitions, maintains handicap systems (HDCP), and promotes junior golf development through local clubs and events. The association hosts annual schedules of tournaments and collaborates with member clubs to provide opportunities for residents to participate in golf nationwide within the prefecture. NGA also facilitates junior programs and manages information and registrations for hosted and sponsored events across Nara.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Chen Shimizu

Opened

1976

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yaezakura

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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Line Every Short Putt Precisely

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

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Alignment14%

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Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Distance Control20%

Aim20%

Alignment19%

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Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Turn into birdies, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min29 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Aim24%

Accuracy12%

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Precision Mid-Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Yaezakura

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Line Every Short Putt Precisely

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Turn Chips into Birdie Chances

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Reduce Wedge Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control25%

Precision17%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control26%

Aim14%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control24%

Scoring19%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Accuracy27%

Distance Control27%

Alignment15%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

Alignment15%

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Save Par From Fringe

Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy30%

Precision8%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Fly out and stop close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills

Aim29%

Scoring22%

Precision11%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics27%

Trajectory22%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Yaezakura

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Yaezakura

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

How difficult is Yaezakura for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Yaezakura technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yaezakura?

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 Yaezakura?

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 Yaezakura and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Yaezakura and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Yaezakura 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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