Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Willow Brook.
Total Programs
17
17 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
96
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Brook, 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Make 50 putts in a row.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Everything you need to know about Willow Brook.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Hawk Meadows Golf Club, located just north of downtown Howell in Livingston County, offers the best golfing value in southeast Michigan. Built in 1969, Hawk Meadows has matured nicely over the spacious 175-acre property. Our course offers 18 holes of public golf with four different sets of tees ranging in distance for 6,399 to 4,999 in total yardage. Hawk Meadows offers the lower handicap golfer a rare challenge while higher handicap players, seniors, ladies, juniors, and beginners will enjoy a very playable environment. We have late model golf carts available for use but if you enjoy walking, Hawk Meadows is a very walkable course.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Clark
Opened
1964
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Brook hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Programs
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 profileCommit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Brook. 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.
Full 47 days 65 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Opportunities On Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Sand
Sand Shot 5–15 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feel the yardage: control short iron distance
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
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Full flagship program designed around Willow Brook hole by hole data. Contains 47 practice days and 42 unique drills.
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Get StartedHit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Test your setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control short iron distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Brook and what to expect.
From a scoring perspective, Willow Brook challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Willow Brook 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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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