Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kawakami Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Kawakami Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kawakami, 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

Distance Control 25%Precision 23%Scoring 17%Trajectory 17%Aim 16%

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.

21.2

Average HCP

12.1

Minimum HCP

34.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kawakami

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) in the sand. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land sand shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Low/Mid/High Shot

Produce low/mid/high shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway

Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kawakami.

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

1733-1 Igura

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ando Corporation

Opened

1996

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kawakami

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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Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min28 HCP6 drills

Distance Control34%

Aim20%

Precision17%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills

Aim20%

Distance Control20%

Scoring20%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Kawakami

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Kawakami. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Stick Every High Flop To Green

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

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Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Distance Control19%

Dispersion16%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills

Distance Control25%

Dispersion13%

Precision13%

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Stick Every High Flop To Green

Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills

Distance Control30%

Accuracy24%

Alignment19%

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Precision 3-Wood Shots

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control18%

Accuracy13%

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Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons

Perfect short iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min32 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Mechanics26%

Precision26%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Kawakami

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

How difficult is Kawakami for mid-handicap golfers?

Kawakami is regarded as a strategically complex layout. 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 Kawakami?

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 Kawakami?

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 Kawakami and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Kawakami 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 Kawakami 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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