Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Southern Yard.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
70
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern Yard, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Southern Yard.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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776 Shimofuruuchi, Shirosato
Southern Yard Country Club is a private-style golf facility in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, offering an 18-hole course known for strategic design and water features. The club emphasizes golf mindset and competition, with a clubhouse linked to accommodation and dining facilities, including a restaurant using locally sourced ingredients. It hosts events and member competitions, and provides various packages such as stay-and-play and group outings, positioned near the Mito area with access from the Ibaraki prefecture road network.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1991
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Southern Yard hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southern Yard hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southern Yard hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southern Yard hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Southern Yard hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Yard. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 40 days 56 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedReduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on the target line, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land softly, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Yard and what to expect.
Players often find Southern Yard technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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.
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.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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