Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Northwestern Hills.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
90
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Northwestern Hills, 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.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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6604 LA-1 Bypass
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1980
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Northwestern Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Northwestern Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Northwestern Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Northwestern Hills hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Northwestern Hills hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileRead the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Northwestern Hills. 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 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Up-and-Down Contest
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Flop
Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for a high soft shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Flop
Thread the gap: flop through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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Land 2 feet from pin, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedHit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for high shot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Northwestern Hills and what to expect.
Players often find Northwestern Hills technically exacting. 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.
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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Northwestern Hills 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.
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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