Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control28%
Dispersion20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yamagata Minami Country Club
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Higashiokitama, Yamagata, Japan
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
88
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Yamagata Minami Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yamagata Minami, 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 27%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
19.1
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Yamagata Minami
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
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
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Yamagata Minami.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
yamagata@accordiagolf.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
Kamikomatsu, Kawanishi
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Mountain
Architect
Mitsuo Yoshizaki
Opened
1985
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yamagata Minami
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 17 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control16%
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Yamagata Minami
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yamagata Minami. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Match Clubface to Target
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
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Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring20%
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion18%
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Alignment30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Scoring19%
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Dispersion31%
Scoring16%
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
Hit close to hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Yamagata Minami
Get answers to common questions about playing Yamagata Minami and what to expect.
How difficult is Yamagata Minami for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Yamagata Minami 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 Yamagata Minami?
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 Yamagata Minami?
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 Yamagata Minami 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 Yamagata Minami and how should I play it?
Yamagata Minami is designed as a Mountain 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 Yamagata Minami 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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