Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willesley Park Golf Club (1019124)

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Leicestershire, LEC, United Kingdom
Open Flagship ProgramVisit Club Website

Total Programs

47

47 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

192

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

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+5 more

Willesley Park Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willesley Park Golf Club, 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

Distance Control 28%Scoring 25%Accuracy 17%Precision 15%Aim 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.

16.5
Average HCP
8.6
Minimum HCP
29.9
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Willesley Park Golf Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | Quadrants

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Willesley Park Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@willesleypark.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

Measham Rd, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2PF, UK

Course Description

Willesley Park Golf Club is a historic golf venue in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, established in 1920. The club features an 18-hole championship course that combines parkland and heathland characteristics, designed with strategic elements by Dr. Alister MacKenzie, known for Augusta National. The course is set within 230 acres of the National Forest, offering a scenic and challenging golfing experience.The club provides various membership packages and welcomes visitors and societies, offering tailored golf day packages. It hosts tournaments and championships, enhancing its reputation as a premier Midlands venue. Facilities include a clubhouse, pro shop, and event spaces, catering to both casual players and competitive golfers. Willesley Park Golf Club is dedicated to serving golf enthusiasts and fostering a vibrant golfing community.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

70

Type

Links

Architect

James Braid

Opened

1921

Google Reviews

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4.3(177 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 Willesley Park Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Yellow 2019

Tee Insight:This course will test the player with back-to-back par fours demanding exact approach placement, plus quick par threes that punish poor distance feel, while front side ratings signal extra caution on longer stretches.
W

White 2019 Tee

Gender: MalePar 706331 yards5789 metersCR 71.4Bogey 95.0Slope 127

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129

Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · Slope 125

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par445443444363444543343470
Handicap
Yardage386410518279342163402435428336314738235742450339014419043129686331

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willesley Park Golf Club

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 profile
54% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Aim13%
46% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

13 Week Flagship Program for Willesley Park Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willesley Park Golf Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–93 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–104 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–133 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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60% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment25%
69% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy18%
62% match
For Yellow 2019 tees

Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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38% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
58% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
60% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
73% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

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

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Precision19%
Mechanics15%
46% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Hit Every Long Putt

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Sink All Long Putts

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Avoid Three-Putts

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
68% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment19%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%

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61% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
63% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
82% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

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

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy17%
77% match
For Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole tees

Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring18%
Trajectory13%

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29% match
For White 2019 tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For White 2019 tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
69% match
For White 2019 tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Willesley Park Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Willesley Park Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Willesley Park Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Willesley Park Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Willesley Park Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willesley Park Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5876 yards. The back tees extend to 6331.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Willesley Park Golf Club?

With a course rating of 71.4 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 Willesley Park Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6331.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Willesley Park Golf Club and how should I play it?

The course follows a traditional Links 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 Willesley Park Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6331.0 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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