Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Tokai.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
78
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Tokai, 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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Everything you need to know about Tokai.
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Tokai Country Club is a coastal-style golf facility located in Kawanishi, Hyogo, near Shimeko, featuring an 18-hole course laid out to blend natural terrain with artificial lakes. Designed by Mitsuaki Kobayashi, the layout emphasizes strategic play with water hazards and bunkering set against scenic seasonal flora and fountain-filled ponds. The club offers course information, event notices, and online reservation options, and is complemented by on-site facilities and a restaurant, inviting guests to enjoy both the landscape and sport in the Hyogo region. Reservations and access details indicate a focus on both member and visitor play in western Japan.
18-hole golf course • water hazards • lake course • course design kobayashi mitsuaki • hyogo golf • kawanishi golf • shimeko lakeside • seasonal flora • fountain ponds • bunkering strategy • golf club facilities • online reservation • green fees • group plans • open competitions • olympic-style greens • golf events • restaurant golf club • weather golf information • lakefront golf • golf course design • seasonal foliage • bunkers • course management • golf amenities • onsite restaurant • online reservations • golf tourism • recreational facility • hyogo tourism • recreation
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1987
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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 Tokai hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tokai hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Tokai 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 Tokai 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 Tokai 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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% match to course practice profileFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Tokai. 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.
Full 49 days 68 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0
Driving Range · Driver
Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Stop pitches near hole, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedLand close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Tokai and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Tokai challenges consistency. 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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