49% match
For Black tees
Commit to the aim, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Golf Club at Hawks Prairie
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Woodlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woodlands, 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 25%Distance Control 21%Precision 20%Aim 19%Accuracy 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.
16.9
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
30.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Woodlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Woodlands.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
aaronw@hawksprairiegolf.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
8383 Vicwood Lane
Course Description
The Hawks Prairie Golf Club is a golf destination located in Lacey, Washington, just north of Olympia. It features two distinct courses, The Links and The Woodlands, offering Pacific Northwest golf experiences with strong course conditioning and friendly staff. The club is associated with Oki Golf and promotes memberships, coaching, junior golf, dining, and event services for both local and visiting players. With convenient access from the greater Seattle area, it serves regional golfers seeking quality courses and a range of golfing amenities.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Overdorf
Opened
1996
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.0(269 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Woodlands, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron striking repeatedly on par fours with long par fives adding big scoring risk if drives or seconds stray per handicap ranks. Front nine plays tougher overall forcing careful start before back nine relief.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727143 yards6532 metersCR 75.1Bogey 100.8Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.6 · BR 51.0 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 388 | 436 | 219 | 566 | 463 | 200 | 410 | 515 | 3577 | 411 | 198 | 374 | 542 | 406 | 209 | 454 | 403 | 569 | 3566 | 7143 |
S
Short Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725389 yards4928 metersCR 67.0Bogey 89.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.3 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 307 | 291 | 134 | 471 | 388 | 116 | 224 | 434 | 2662 | 330 | 105 | 280 | 449 | 326 | 130 | 370 | 320 | 417 | 2727 | 5389 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726123 yards5599 metersCR 70.3Bogey 93.8Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 18 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 10 | — | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 320 | 333 | 387 | 156 | 498 | 408 | 139 | 347 | 461 | 3049 | 356 | 135 | 318 | 493 | 355 | 151 | 402 | 335 | 529 | 3074 | 6123 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woodlands
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Black tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
60% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision32%
Aim11%
39% match
For Black tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Woodlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woodlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started37% match
For Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
49% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
61% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
47% match
For Black tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
29% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
38% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
75% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
55% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy27%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
60% match
For Black tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Aim23%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision20%
Aim15%
56% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Alignment20%
59% match
For Short Red tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
59% match
For Short Red tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment14%
73% match
For Short Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control17%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Short Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim17%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Short Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Short Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
68% match
For Short Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim26%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For Short Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started71% match
For Short Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Short Red tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
68% match
For Short Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Short Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring15%
Dispersion13%
75% match
For Short Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring23%
Dispersion18%
Precision15%
61% match
For Short Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring29%
Alignment10%
66% match
For White tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision28%
Aim11%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring25%
Aim17%
65% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim36%
Scoring14%
Precision14%
62% match
For White tees
Fly over bunker, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Precision19%
Scoring15%
57% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
27% match
For White tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
73% match
For White tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
59% match
For White tees
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
63% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Accuracy18%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Woodlands
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodlands
Get answers to common questions about playing Woodlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Woodlands for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Woodlands challenges consistency. A slope rating of 138.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Woodlands?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6266 yards. The back tees extend to 7143.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Woodlands?
With a course rating of 75.1 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 Woodlands and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7143.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Woodlands and how should I play it?
Woodlands 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 Woodlands strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 7143.0 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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