Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Takatomi Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

11 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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

West Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for West, 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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 18%Dispersion 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.

18.6

Average HCP

10.6

Minimum HCP

32.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for West

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, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) next to the green. Scatter into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land bump-n-run shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about West.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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tgc-01@takatomi-gc.com

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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

1922, Oga

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1997

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for West

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

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills

Distance Control28%

Visualization26%

Dispersion26%

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Make Par Around the Green

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Scoring36%

Alignment20%

Aim15%

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Stick Chip Close To Hole

Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring21%

Aim21%

Precision19%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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12 Week Flagship Program for West

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

Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

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

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Chip

Stick Chip Close To Hole

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills

Distance Control31%

Scoring25%

Trajectory15%

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Dial in your touch from the fringe—leave yourself a no-stress putt

Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Accuracy39%

Scoring22%

Aim19%

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Chip 15–30 Yds From Tight Or Rough Lies

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

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim26%

Distance Control24%

Precision23%

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Turn pitches into birdie looks—score from the fairway

Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Distance Control14%

Alignment14%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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

Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills

Distance Control35%

Scoring17%

Precision11%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision34%

Trajectory19%

Aim19%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about West

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

How difficult is West for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, West challenges consistency. 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 West?

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 West?

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 West 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 West 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 West 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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