Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shimoda Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Shimoda, Shizuoka, Japan

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Total Programs

13 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 , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Shimoda Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shimoda, 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 32%Distance Control 22%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%Dispersion 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.

Average HCP

9.6

Minimum HCP

30.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shimoda

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 Short

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand Long

Up to 5 players hit sand shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sand.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shimoda.

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

646-1 Kazono

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1977

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shimoda

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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Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control16%

Accuracy13%

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Visualize the perfect sand shot, then make it happen

See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills

Scoring41%

Accuracy34%

Visualization25%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Shimoda

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Can you match your plan to your shot?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Sand

Save Par From Bunker Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 15.0

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion38%

Distance Control22%

Scoring12%

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Maximize Driver Distance

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Land 2 Feet From Pin

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring22%

Dispersion13%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Distance Control34%

Aim24%

Scoring14%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control22%

Aim22%

Scoring20%

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Can you match your plan to your shot?

See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save?

Set up par or better, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control25%

Trajectory19%

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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 HCP6 drills

Precision35%

Scoring17%

Trajectory11%

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Feel the distance: control mid iron rollout

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills

Distance Control36%

Scoring23%

Trajectory16%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimoda

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

How difficult is Shimoda for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Shimoda technically exacting. 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 Shimoda?

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 Shimoda?

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 Shimoda 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 Shimoda and how should I play it?

Shimoda 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 Shimoda 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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