Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Sunset Hills Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Matsuyama, Ehime, 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 · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Sunset Hills Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Sunset Hills, 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 19%Aim 18%Dispersion 10%

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.

12.1

Average HCP

6.6

Minimum HCP

25.5

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Sunset Hills

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel 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 | 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.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Sunset Hills.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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sunset@sunsethills.co.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

360, Sho

Course Description

Sunset Hills Country Club is a coastal golf resort located in Matsuyama, Ehime, on the Seto Inland Sea. The club offers an 18-hole course with scenic sunset views and refined hospitality, aiming to provide moments of pleasure for guests. The site highlights its golf facilities, clubhouse dining, and guest services, including access information and various plans. It presents itself as a premium seaside golfing destination with surrounding resort amenities in western Japan.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Suzuki Shoichi

Opened

1993

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Sunset Hills

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 Putts Consistently

Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills

Aim38%

Scoring18%

Alignment14%

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Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

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

Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Stroke28%

Alignment23%

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Short Game 15–35 Yds From Bunker, Fringe, Rough

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

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization19%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills

Aim29%

Distance Control19%

Precision18%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Sunset Hills

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Reduce Missed Putts Consistently

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Mixed

Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Stick Approach From Hazards

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Avoid trouble spots, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min6 HCP5 drills

Scoring28%

Trajectory21%

Distance Control21%

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Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?

Control rollout, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Distance Control38%

Precision16%

Scoring14%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control30%

Visualization25%

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Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip

Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control24%

Precision16%

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

Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills

Distance Control30%

Aim24%

Precision18%

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Stick Approach From Hazards

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control31%

Visualization24%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Stop pitches near hole, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim28%

Precision21%

Dispersion18%

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Maximize Driver Distance

Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics30%

Precision27%

Trajectory18%

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Long Iron Accuracy Advanced

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring29%

Precision16%

Dispersion15%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Sunset Hills

Get answers to common questions about playing Sunset Hills and what to expect.

How difficult is Sunset Hills for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills?

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 Sunset Hills?

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 Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills and how should I play it?

Sunset Hills 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 Sunset Hills 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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