Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Yutagami Country Club

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Total Programs

18 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

100

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

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Gomado Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gomado, 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 29%Precision 22%Distance Control 19%Aim 14%Dispersion 13%

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.

20.4

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

38.1

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Gomado

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

Putting18 min

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

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

Short Game26 min

Flop | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | 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 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.

Short Game26 min

Flop | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

Hit flop shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Gomado.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

2986, Yugawa, Tagami

Course Description

Yutagami Country Club is a golf facility located adjacent to Yuda Onsen in the foothills of Mt. Gomado, offering a strategic, dynamic 27-hole course with views over the Niigata Plain. The club emphasizes a memorable day of golf in a hillside setting, combining natural terrain with selective routing. It serves visitors and members in Niigata Prefecture, Japan, and provides facilities and services typical of a regional golf club, including play fees and event information. The club is connected with a social media presence and online reservation options for convenient tee times.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Chen Shimizu

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gomado

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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Hit Cup From Long Distance

Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Dispersion36%

Accuracy26%

Scoring13%

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Focus On Green Reading

Repeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills

Precision44%

Scoring42%

Green Reading14%

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Land 2–3 Feet From Pin

Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills

Alignment20%

Accuracy18%

Distance Control18%

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Set your sights on the flag: aim for a soft landing

Aim for soft landing, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min21 HCP4 drills

Aim27%

Scoring23%

Distance Control15%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Gomado

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

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Cup From Long Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Focus On Green Reading

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

How close can you get? Challenge your short game

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills

Trajectory30%

Precision22%

Mechanics19%

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Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Get square for strike, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills

Alignment25%

Distance Control22%

Accuracy21%

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Set a target and stick it: Bump'n'Run accuracy challenge

Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Aim28%

Accuracy13%

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Land Flop Shots Near Hole

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills

Alignment28%

Scoring25%

Aim20%

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Sand 10–25 Yds

Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Scoring19%

Distance Control17%

Accuracy17%

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

Turn into par saves, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Aim17%

Alignment13%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Aim30%

Distance Control23%

Scoring22%

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How close can you get? Challenge your short game

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics18%

Scoring15%

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Precision Wedges

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Scoring33%

Accuracy19%

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Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots

Eliminate off-target woods, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP6 drills

Precision37%

Dispersion32%

Scoring14%

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Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards

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

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Fade or draw woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Trajectory28%

Distance Control27%

Scoring17%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Gomado

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

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Gomado

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

How difficult is Gomado for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Gomado 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 36.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gomado?

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 Gomado?

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 Gomado 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 Gomado and how should I play it?

Gomado 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 Gomado 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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