Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shido Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Sanuki, Kagawa, Japan

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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+6 more

East Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for East, 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 30%Aim 19%Distance Control 18%Precision 18%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.

23.1

Average HCP

13.1

Minimum HCP

35.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for East

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Downswing

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Takeaway

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

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Around the Stick

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about East.

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

231 Oda

Course Description

Shido Country Club is a seaside golf destination located in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. The 27-hole course, with views of the Seto Inland Sea from every hole, is designed by renowned designer Giichi Sato, offering a unique coastal golfing experience. The club emphasizes enjoying golf through well-managed facilities, dining, practice areas, and a respectful dress code, making it a prestige destination on the Shido coast. It has a long-standing history, celebrating its 60th anniversary while continuing to uphold its classical, landscape-driven course artistry.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Sato Giichi

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for East

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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Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim36%

Stroke17%

Alignment14%

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Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Keep Par Safe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills

Aim26%

Scoring17%

Distance Control16%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring24%

Distance Control22%

Aim19%

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15 Week Flagship Program for East

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for East. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus Aim For 3 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

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

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control25%

Precision17%

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Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Stop Every Shot Within 2 Feet

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring52%

Distance Control29%

Visualization19%

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Save par with a clutch flop—pressure drill

Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Scoring35%

Distance Control16%

Aim14%

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Save Par From Fringe

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

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Scoring44%

Accuracy24%

Visualization9%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring15%

Aim14%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics34%

Precision29%

Trajectory20%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Control the loft: spin and height as needed

Land softly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills

Trajectory26%

Precision19%

Mechanics19%

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Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons

Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics20%

Trajectory16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at East

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 East

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

How difficult is East for mid-handicap golfers?

East 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 East?

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 East?

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 East 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 East 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 East 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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