Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Brook Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 18%Precision 18%Dispersion 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.

17.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Putting30 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row

Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L  9 Targets
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

ray.rocha@wbcctyler.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

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

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.6(222 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 Willow Brook Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Black

Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating pressure from par four iron shots where small misses spark bogeys often. Long par fives heighten risk through bold second shot choices that punish errors badly.
B

Black Tee

Gender: FemalePar 716782 yards6201 metersCR 78.9Bogey 111.5Slope 138

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 55.9 · Slope 138

Back Nine · CR 39.3 · BR 55.6 · Slope 138

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453443445364534435343571
Handicap591317113151761014821618124
Yardage398526212390445184405359519343839556413542644420455220841633446782

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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77% match
For Black tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
78% match
For Black tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring24%
Dispersion19%

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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Aim To Hit Center Every Time

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

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 6–75 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Save Par From 6 Foot Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0

Weeks 10–126 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–137 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Challenge: eliminate off-target woods shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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76% match
For Black tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
58% match
For Black tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy12%
Alignment12%
64% match
For Black tees

Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Trajectory10%
59% match
For Black tees

Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Precision15%

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56% match
For Gold tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision34%
Aim15%
67% match
For Gold tees

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Aim16%

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68% match
For Blue tees

Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment27%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
76% match
For Blue tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
76% match
For Blue tees

Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Blue tees

Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%

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49% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Blue tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
65% match
For White tees

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy12%
76% match
For White tees

Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
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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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