Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Matsuyama 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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Matsuyama Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Matsuyama, 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%Scoring 24%Precision 22%Dispersion 13%Trajectory 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.

Average HCP

12.5

Minimum HCP

35.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Matsuyama

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones

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

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Backswing

Work only on backswing 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.

Driving Range31 min

Short irons (9,8) | Downswing

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Matsuyama.

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@matsuyama-golf.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

997, Masekawa

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ueda Osamu

Opened

1958

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Matsuyama

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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Hit Cup From Long Distance

Control extended rolls, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min13 HCP4 drills

Dispersion41%

Accuracy31%

Scoring10%

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Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Test your setup, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills

Alignment32%

Scoring22%

Precision16%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Roll to tap-in range, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills

Scoring34%

Accuracy31%

Aim8%

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Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision29%

Trajectory26%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Matsuyama

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Matsuyama. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 4 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Improve Wedge Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Wedge Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory17%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Distance Control28%

Aim20%

Dispersion14%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills

Distance Control27%

Alignment26%

Precision21%

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Save Par On Every Approach

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Distance Control36%

Accuracy24%

Alignment17%

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

Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills

Distance Control35%

Aim27%

Precision13%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Control Wedge Roll

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics23%

Precision22%

Trajectory21%

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Matsuyama

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 Matsuyama

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

How difficult is Matsuyama for mid-handicap golfers?

Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama?

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 Matsuyama?

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 Matsuyama and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Matsuyama 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 Matsuyama 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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