Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Katsura Golf Club

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Total Programs

15 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

Katsura Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Katsura, 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 25%Distance Control 21%Precision 19%Aim 19%Dispersion 14%

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.

18.8

Average HCP

10.1

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Katsura

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

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

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Katsura.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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katsura@pacificgolf.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

577-1, Uenae

Course Description

PGMグループは、日本最大級のゴルフ場運営会社です。全国140箇所以上のゴルフ場運営のほか、ゴルフ場取得時に継承した、霊園、ホテル、高速道路のサービスエリア内レストラン・売店等の事業を展開。2001年にゴルフ場の取得・運営事業を開始して以来、ゴルフ場の個性と地域性を活かした再生ビジネスで事業を拡大し、ゴルフ場運営のエキスパートとして、マーケットを牽引しています。お客さまの視点に立ったサービスを追求し、ゴルフ場の成長を一層高めることで、長期的に安定した収益基盤を構築するとともに、ビジネスで事業を拡大し、ゴルフ場運営のエキスパートとして、マーケットをホスピタリティ事業分野でのグローバルリーダーを目指しています。

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert Trent Jones

Opened

1993

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Katsura

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 Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills

Scoring38%

Precision35%

Green Reading11%

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Pace Putts To Hole

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

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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Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control28%

Aim21%

Scoring17%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Katsura

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Pace Putts To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 6≤ 4 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Week 14≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Long Iron Distance Control

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision22%

Distance Control13%

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Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt

Commit to the aim, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP4 drills

Aim38%

Alignment18%

Scoring16%

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Turn bunker shots into par saves—score from the sand

Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min16 HCP8 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy23%

Visualization12%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min26 HCP9 drills

Distance Control30%

Aim17%

Precision13%

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Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?

Visualize the line, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills

Aim28%

Scoring28%

Alignment19%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment24%

Aim19%

Scoring18%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion29%

Precision20%

Distance Control19%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control24%

Dispersion23%

Scoring22%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Katsura

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 Katsura

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

How difficult is Katsura for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Katsura 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 Katsura?

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 Katsura?

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 Katsura 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 Katsura and how should I play it?

Katsura 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 Katsura 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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