68% match
For Black tees
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Creek Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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 Creek Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Creek 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 26%Scoring 26%Precision 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 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.
19
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Creek Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Creek Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@willowcreekgolf.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
12003 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37934, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Olipheant
Opened
1988
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(246 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 Creek Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through long par fours and hefty par fives that test drive quality and approach feel on every turn. Back nine play intensifies similar demands raising score protection needs on repeated full swings.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727228 yards6609 metersCR 74.5Bogey 99.6Slope 135
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 49.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.1 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 521 | 185 | 432 | 443 | 385 | 226 | 417 | 413 | 541 | 3563 | 584 | 177 | 414 | 391 | 208 | 564 | 456 | 409 | 462 | 3665 | 7228 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726398 yards5850 metersCR 70.7Bogey 94.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 483 | 165 | 387 | 354 | 337 | 164 | 356 | 357 | 514 | 3117 | 542 | 149 | 382 | 366 | 170 | 515 | 407 | 339 | 411 | 3281 | 6398 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 725936 yards5428 metersCR 68.3Bogey 91.6Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.2 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 3 | — | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 420 | 145 | 360 | 334 | 309 | 148 | 338 | 325 | 494 | 2873 | 500 | 126 | 360 | 349 | 159 | 487 | 383 | 310 | 389 | 3063 | 5936 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Creek 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
65% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Willow Creek Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Creek Golf Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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54% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started36% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory14%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
63% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
44% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
78% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision18%
Accuracy18%
61% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
67% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
72% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started70% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Aim16%
71% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim16%
Distance Control16%
34% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
26% match
For Black tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision30%
Mechanics30%
57% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
66% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Aim15%
53% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
45% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
34% match
For White tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
44% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim39%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring21%
Precision12%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim33%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
81% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring19%
Accuracy15%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
Precision15%
71% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
57% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started24% match
For Yellow tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Square up, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment28%
Aim19%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Set sights, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring20%
55% match
For Yellow tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy32%
Distance Control9%
56% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Mechanics15%
Accuracy13%
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Pellissippi State Invitational
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Stroke Play
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Creek Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Creek Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Creek Golf Club presents a demanding test. At 135.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Creek Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6582 yards. The back tees extend to 7228.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Creek Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.5 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.
How long is Willow Creek Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7228.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Willow Creek Golf Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Creek Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 135.0 and yardage reaching 7228.0 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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