Perfect aim and stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willesley Park Golf Club (1019124)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Willesley Park Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@willesleypark.com
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Facilities
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
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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
White 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 410 | 518 | 279 | 342 | 163 | 402 | 435 | 428 | 3363 | 147 | 382 | 357 | 424 | 503 | 390 | 144 | 190 | 431 | 2968 | 6331 |
Yellow 2019 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.0 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 401 | 502 | 258 | 330 | 158 | 395 | 430 | 420 | 3269 | 136 | 336 | 353 | 414 | 500 | 369 | 144 | 189 | 423 | 2864 | 6133 |
Red 2019 Alt 4th Hole Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.7 · Slope 129
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 300 | 460 | 134 | 321 | 137 | 378 | 419 | 359 | 2835 | 127 | 289 | 344 | 369 | 425 | 341 | 136 | 181 | 375 | 2587 | 5422 |
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 profileHit Every Long Putt
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFocus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Willesley Park Golf Club
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 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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