44% match
For Black tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Creek Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Willow Creek Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%Aim 17%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Creek
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Creek.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1 Clubhouse Dr, Mt Sinai, NY 11766, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Stephen Kay
Opened
1992
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⭐4.4(434 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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course builds pressure through long par fives that risk big scores without smart drives and layups, paired with steady par four tests where back nine play demands extra care for pars.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716610 yards6044 metersCR 72.5Bogey 97.5Slope 136
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 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715810 yards5313 metersCR 68.6Bogey 92.6Slope 130
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 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 715377 yards4917 metersCR 66.4Bogey 89.4Slope 124
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Creek
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Black tees
Set up for high shot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control22%
Precision15%
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Get Started62% match
For Black tees
Set up for success, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring26%
Accuracy21%
14 Week Flagship Program for Willow Creek
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Black tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
72% match
For Black tees
Dial in aim, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring28%
Accuracy15%
37% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
60% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
58% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Accuracy13%
54% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
73% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim18%
Accuracy17%
35% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy11%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Yellow tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics15%
Aim13%
37% match
For Yellow tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Yellow tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control22%
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Get Started68% match
For Yellow tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision18%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision16%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring25%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision21%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
80% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Accuracy17%
51% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
66% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
61% match
For White tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Dispersion14%
44% 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
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control22%
Alignment13%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy26%
60% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring17%
Dispersion17%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Creek
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Creek and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Creek for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Creek?
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.
What is considered a good score at Willow Creek?
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.
How long is Willow Creek and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6610.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Willow Creek 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 Creek strategically challenging?
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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