Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Randpark Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Bushwillow Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Bushwillow, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Bushwillow
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Bushwillow.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@randpark.co.za
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Facilities
Location
Setperk Street
Course Description
Randpark Club has a welcoming atmosphere, delightful ambience and fantastic service that all add up to the ultimate South African lifestyle experience. With two of the best-manicured golf courses in the country, an excellent golf shop, an award-winning hotel and spa, conference and function venues, executive boardrooms, a running track, a health and wellness centre and four padel courts; Randpark Club has undoubtedly become one of the most desirable destinations in South Africa. Understanding the needs of our guests, we also offer facilities such as a stylish bar, professional golf tuition and clinics, local and international reciprocity and a two-tiered floodlit undercover driving range that now gives you free access to Inrange® with every bucket of balls. Twenty-two of the bays are fitted with Inrange+, a multiplayer golf experience for everyone. If you add all of this together, you have a winning combination. Due to our outstanding facilities and service, Randpark Club was able and indeed privileged to host - The Joburg Open in 2017, 2020 and 2021 and SA Open in 1995, 2000, 2018 and 2020. Randpark Club was honoured to host the Nomads Nationals for 2019 - one of the largest amateur golf tournaments in the world and a highly anticipated event on the Nomadic calendar. In February 2020, 2021 and 2022, we also hosted the SA Stroke Play Championship. This is a premier event on the men's amateur golfing calendar, sitting alongside the SA Amateur and African Amateur as one of the three biggest events of the year. Randpark Club has for nine consecutive years been awarded the accolade of The Best Golf Course in Johannesburg. This is no small achievement, given the number and exceptional standard of golf courses in our commercial capital.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mark Muller
Opened
1971
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Bushwillow
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
% match to course practice profileMatch plan to shot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Bushwillow
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Bushwillow. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control the loft: spin and height as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Improve Short Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMaster touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control wedge loft, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Bushwillow
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 Bushwillow
Get answers to common questions about playing Bushwillow and what to expect.
How difficult is Bushwillow for mid-handicap golfers?
Bushwillow is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Bushwillow?
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 Bushwillow?
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 Bushwillow 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 Bushwillow 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 Bushwillow 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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