Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Willow Creek.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
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 Creek, 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.
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Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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1 Clubhouse Dr, Mt Sinai, NY 11766, USA
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Kay
Opened
1992
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Willow Creek, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.0 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.5 · Slope 140
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 142 | 358 | 207 | 496 | 423 | 324 | 402 | 570 | 3259 | 377 | 208 | 411 | 581 | 201 | 545 | 174 | 430 | 424 | 3351 | 6610 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.9 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.7 · Slope 133
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 116 | 330 | 171 | 452 | 385 | 285 | 350 | 518 | 2917 | 335 | 160 | 360 | 523 | 150 | 505 | 127 | 353 | 380 | 2893 | 5810 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.5 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 110 | 315 | 160 | 435 | 360 | 277 | 320 | 470 | 2737 | 282 | 145 | 350 | 460 | 140 | 440 | 115 | 348 | 360 | 2640 | 5377 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Creek hole-by-hole data.
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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 profileEliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Creek. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 56 days 76 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
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
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Creek and what to expect.
Players often find Willow Creek technically exacting. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5994 yards. The back tees extend to 6610.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 72.5 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.
Stretching to 6610.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 6610.0 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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