Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Kawakami Valley Country 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 , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Kawakami Valley Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Kawakami Valley, 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 26%Distance Control 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%Dispersion 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.

20.7

Average HCP

13.5

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Kawakami Valley

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

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

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

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Up to 5 players play hard-difficulty 9 hole ‘PAR 2’ DIY course. Best final score wins.

Short Game26 min

DIY Course Hard

Make a DIY 9 hole hard-difficulty course. Every hole is PAR 2. Count the score.

Short Game25 min

Sand | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Scatter a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Kawakami Valley.

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

944-1 Omiyama

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Murakami Makoto

Opened

1991

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Kawakami Valley

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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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP3 drills

Aim33%

Distance Control33%

Dispersion21%

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Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Set a target, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Trajectory15%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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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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14 Week Flagship Program for Kawakami Valley

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

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Visualize your line, then make it happen on every shot

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Long Iron Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Reduce 3-Wood Spread

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Can you stop the ball on a dime? Distance control test

Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control22%

Aim21%

Precision17%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills

Aim26%

Precision25%

Distance Control20%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Aim26%

Alignment24%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization21%

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Advantage from tee, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP6 drills

Scoring32%

Dispersion16%

Precision14%

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Reduce 3-Wood Spread

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Kawakami Valley

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 Kawakami Valley

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

How difficult is Kawakami Valley for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Kawakami Valley 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 Kawakami Valley?

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 Valley?

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 Valley 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 Kawakami Valley and how should I play it?

Kawakami Valley 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 Kawakami Valley 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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