Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hiraya Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Hiraya Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hiraya, 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

Precision 25%Scoring 22%Distance Control 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.

12.7

Average HCP

6.9

Minimum HCP

28.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hiraya

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8

Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a flop shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop flop shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Ladder Challenge

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hiraya.

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@hirayacc.com

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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

Hirayamura

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1977

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hiraya

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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Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Precision31%

Scoring23%

Distance Control15%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills

Scoring39%

Accuracy27%

Distance Control13%

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11 Week Flagship Program for Hiraya

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

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make Every Putt Count Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Flop

Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Flight Path

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control Driver Flight Path

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Match swing to trajectory, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min24 HCP5 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision20%

Mechanics18%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills

Precision33%

Dispersion19%

Aim17%

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Thread Needle: Narrow Landing Zone

Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills

Precision29%

Distance Control23%

Aim14%

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Stop 2 Feet From Hole

Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills

Precision33%

Dispersion17%

Aim17%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills

Aim31%

Precision23%

Dispersion13%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control21%

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Hit the green with the perfect flight

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min22 HCP4 drills

Trajectory29%

Distance Control21%

Precision18%

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Feel the yardage: control short iron distance

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hiraya

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 Hiraya

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

How difficult is Hiraya for mid-handicap golfers?

Hiraya 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 Hiraya?

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 Hiraya?

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 Hiraya 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 Hiraya and how should I play it?

Hiraya 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 Hiraya 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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