Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Obihiro Shirakaba Country Club

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Total Programs

15 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

Sakura Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sakura, 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 25%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Alignment 16%Accuracy 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.

22.9

Average HCP

14.3

Minimum HCP

35.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sakura

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sakura.

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

53-1, Osarushi, Otofuke

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Unegami Shukichi

Opened

1974

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sakura

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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Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Scoring14%

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Pick Landing Spot

Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Accuracy36%

Alignment28%

Distance Control25%

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Visualize the perfect flop, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Sakura

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision33%

Mechanics19%

Aim16%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Get square for strike, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills

Alignment32%

Accuracy24%

Distance Control21%

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Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP6 drills

Aim30%

Alignment25%

Precision14%

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Check your clubface: does it match your target?

Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Distance Control28%

Alignment25%

Trajectory13%

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How straight can you roll it? Test your setup

Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Alignment27%

Scoring24%

Distance Control23%

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Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons

Control mid iron arc, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills

Mechanics27%

Trajectory23%

Precision18%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control29%

Accuracy16%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Control woods height, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills

Trajectory26%

Distance Control17%

Precision16%

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Wedge Distance Control

Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory18%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Perfect long iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Pick your line and stick it—wedge accuracy

Leave tap-ins, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control30%

Accuracy21%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Sakura

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 Sakura

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

How difficult is Sakura for mid-handicap golfers?

Sakura 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 Sakura?

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 Sakura?

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 Sakura and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Sakura 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 Sakura 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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