Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Shimonoseki Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, Japan

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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

Shimonoseki Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Shimonoseki, 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 26%Distance Control 25%Precision 18%Alignment 15%Accuracy 14%

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.

24.1

Average HCP

13.7

Minimum HCP

38.7

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Shimonoseki

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Y Area

Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Progressive Targets Challenge

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

Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

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

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Shimonoseki.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

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

850, Kuroi, Toyoura

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Links

Architect

Ueda Osamu

Opened

1956

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Shimonoseki

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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Showing 15 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Stop Missing Short Putts

Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Pick Landing Spot

Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills

Alignment34%

Accuracy29%

Distance Control24%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Control rollout, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision18%

Dispersion13%

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Control Short Iron Flight

Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics26%

Trajectory20%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Shimonoseki

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Shimonoseki. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Control Short Iron Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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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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Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle

Pick landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Accuracy31%

Scoring21%

Alignment17%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Hole

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control24%

Accuracy23%

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Get Started

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min29 HCP4 drills

Distance Control37%

Precision11%

Aim11%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Scoring43%

Distance Control35%

Visualization22%

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Keep Par Safe

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

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills

Alignment27%

Aim26%

Scoring15%

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Stop Missed Wedge Shots

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Long Iron Distance Control

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Can you leave yourself a tap-in from 50-100 yards?

Hit close to hole, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control30%

Accuracy21%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Shimonoseki

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Shimonoseki

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

How difficult is Shimonoseki for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Shimonoseki challenges consistency. 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 Shimonoseki?

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 Shimonoseki?

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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki and how should I play it?

Shimonoseki is designed as a Links 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 Shimonoseki 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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