Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Otaki Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Isumi, Chiba, Japan

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Total Programs

16 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+6 more

South Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 28%Distance Control 23%Precision 21%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.

13.1

Average HCP

8.2

Minimum HCP

28.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

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 inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about South.

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@otaki-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

2419 Shimo

Course Description

Lakewood Otaki Country Club is a golf course located in Chiba, Japan, operated within the Lakewood Group. The club provides information on play fees, course guides, facilities, a restaurant, and event scheduling, with web-based reservations and access details. The site notes corporate changes and group affiliations, including connections to the Lakewood Group’s other courses and management updates. It serves golf enthusiasts in the region and offers membership-related information and guest services.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Mano Sadakichi

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South

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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Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Build putting confidence, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Precision27%

Aim24%

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Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills

Distance Control21%

Precision20%

Aim15%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Precision from tough lie, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Distance Control27%

Precision25%

Dispersion18%

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15 Week Flagship Program for South

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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 · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Hit Short Irons Close To Flag

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Reduce Missed Mid Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 20–30 Yds Over Hazard

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 14–15≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

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Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Mid-Iron Accuracy Advanced

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring23%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy22%

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Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills

Dispersion29%

Visualization26%

Distance Control20%

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Make Every Mid-Distance Putt

Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring36%

Precision34%

Aim13%

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See your flop landing and rolling out—then execute

See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization25%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills

Distance Control23%

Precision18%

Aim17%

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Thread the gap: pitch through a narrow landing zone

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Precision35%

Aim21%

Distance Control16%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment30%

Aim27%

Scoring27%

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Feel the green: mixed shots to different distances and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills

Scoring46%

Distance Control34%

Visualization21%

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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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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Control wedge rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring25%

Accuracy22%

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Driver Precision 200+ Yards

Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South

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 South

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

How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?

South 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 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?

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 South?

With a course rating of 70 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is South 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 South 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 South 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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