Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
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Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Willow Brook Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Brook Country 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 Willow Brook Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Brook Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
ray.rocha@wbcctyler.com
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Facilities
Location
3205 W Erwin St, Tyler, TX 75702, USA
Course Description
Willow Brook Country Club is a private social and recreational club located in Tyler, Texas, established in 1922. The club offers facilities and programs across golf, tennis, dining, and a pool, with a focus on member events and lifestyle experiences. It serves the Tyler, Texas area with a historic, full-service country club atmosphere and club amenities for members and guests.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joe Finger, Mark Hayes, Ralph Plummer
Opened
1922
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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 Willow Brook Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Black Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 55.9 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.6 · Slope 138
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 526 | 212 | 390 | 445 | 184 | 405 | 359 | 519 | 3438 | 395 | 564 | 135 | 426 | 444 | 204 | 552 | 208 | 416 | 3344 | 6782 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 506 | 180 | 380 | 410 | 174 | 376 | 326 | 495 | 3224 | 375 | 550 | 125 | 412 | 423 | 174 | 536 | 185 | 401 | 3181 | 6405 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.5 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 436 | 137 | 348 | 282 | 126 | 309 | 290 | 411 | 2677 | 300 | 461 | 100 | 357 | 344 | 135 | 435 | 157 | 332 | 2621 | 5298 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 17 | — | 6 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 500 | 158 | 355 | 385 | 148 | 362 | 305 | 458 | 3027 | 373 | 528 | 110 | 390 | 399 | 150 | 501 | 165 | 373 | 2989 | 6016 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Brook Country 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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% match to course practice profileControl rollout, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Willow Brook Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Brook Country 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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
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 · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop pitches near hole, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Brook Country Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Brook Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Brook Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Brook Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Brook Country Club presents a demanding test. The 138.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 78.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Brook Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6040 yards. The back tees extend to 6782.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Brook Country Club?
With a course rating of 78.9 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Brook Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6782.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Willow Brook Country Club 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 Willow Brook Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 138.0 and yardage reaching 6782.0 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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