Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yumura Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Mikata, Hyogo, Japan

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Total Programs

14 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 , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

Yumura Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Yumura, 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 26%Precision 22%Distance Control 20%Aim 16%Trajectory 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.

16.7

Average HCP

9.4

Minimum HCP

29.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Yumura

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge

Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Yumura.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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yumuracc@f6.dion.ne.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

Kirihata, Onsen

Course Description

Yumura Country Club is a golf facility in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. The club leverages natural terrain and features holes separated by century-old red pine trees, offering strategically varied layouts with a mix of short, challenging out holes and longer, conventional in holes. Visitors can enjoy a luxurious, relaxed atmosphere and a strong emphasis on course design and cost performance. The club aims to provide golf enthusiasts with an approachable yet technical experience in the region.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Miki Shigeyoshi

Opened

2000

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Yumura

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 14 Programs

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Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills

Scoring34%

Precision25%

Aim16%

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Control 9 Ft Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Accuracy36%

Distance Control26%

Alignment18%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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16 Week Flagship Program for Yumura

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Yumura. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Make Every Putt Count Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Match Mental Image to Result

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 15–16≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy

Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory17%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP9 drills

Precision34%

Scoring18%

Mechanics15%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy23%

Visualization22%

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Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?

Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy14%

Aim11%

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Vary your landing spot and see how soft you can land it

Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills

Distance Control29%

Alignment16%

Precision13%

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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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Long Iron Distance Control

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Short Iron Accuracy Advanced

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring33%

Precision19%

Dispersion13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Yumura

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

No upcoming tournaments at this time.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Yumura

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

How difficult is Yumura for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Yumura challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Yumura?

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 Yumura?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Yumura 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 Yumura 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 Yumura 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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