Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Minohara Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

11 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

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Araragi Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Araragi, 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 37%Precision 18%Distance Control 17%Aim 14%Accuracy 12%

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.

14.3

Average HCP

8.7

Minimum HCP

30.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Araragi

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Araragi.

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@minohara-cc.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

Gotanda, Nakanojo

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1973

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Araragi

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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Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision29%

Aim16%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Aim31%

Scoring28%

Accuracy16%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring52%

Distance Control29%

Visualization19%

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Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision31%

Scoring14%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Araragi

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Araragi. 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≤ 7 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Save Par From 9 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par from Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Week 6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Maximize 3-Wood Control

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Maximize 3-Wood Control

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Precision18%

Distance Control13%

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Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills

Aim25%

Scoring19%

Distance Control18%

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Save Par from Fringe

Beat streaks, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills

Scoring46%

Accuracy18%

Alignment9%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision28%

Aim15%

Scoring15%

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Precision Long Irons

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Distance Control17%

Precision17%

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Can you avoid the fringe from 140-180 yards?

Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Araragi

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 Araragi

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

How difficult is Araragi for mid-handicap golfers?

Araragi is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 73.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Araragi?

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 Araragi?

With a course rating of 70 and par 73, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 73 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Araragi and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Araragi and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Araragi 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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