Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Minami-Soya Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan

Open Flagship Program

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 , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Minami Soya Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Minami Soya, 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 33%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Trajectory 13%Aim 9%

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.

20.6

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

34.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Minami Soya

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

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4

Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

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) | Downswing

Work only on downswing 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.

Putting24 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 3/8

Make 3 out of 8 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Minami Soya.

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

Penkenai, Utanobori

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1980

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Minami Soya

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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Showing 14 Programs

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim13%

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Avoid Three-Putts

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment31%

Aim25%

Scoring17%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min30 HCP7 drills

Trajectory28%

Mechanics26%

Precision22%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Minami Soya

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control the height: spin and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Pin hunter: hit every wedge close to the hole

Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills

Distance Control32%

Scoring31%

Accuracy22%

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Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment22%

Precision21%

Distance Control20%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control28%

Visualization22%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control29%

Visualization26%

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Can you stop the ball close from the sand?

Short Game25-26 min26 HCP9 drills

Distance Control36%

Scoring11%

Dispersion10%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring32%

Accuracy19%

Distance Control14%

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

Match swing to trajectory, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills

Trajectory35%

Precision26%

Scoring13%

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Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Scoring17%

Trajectory16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Minami Soya

Get answers to common questions about playing Minami Soya and what to expect.

How difficult is Minami Soya for mid-handicap golfers?

Minami Soya presents a demanding test. 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 Minami Soya?

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 Minami Soya?

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 Minami Soya 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 Minami Soya and how should I play it?

Minami Soya 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 Minami Soya 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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