61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Precision23%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
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Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
165
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 Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course, 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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
21145 MN-34, Barnesville, MN 56514, USA
Course Description
Barnesville is a municipal city government in Minnesota offering local services and information for residents and businesses. The city manages utilities, public works, city departments, and community resources, with a focus on parks, recreation, and local events. It provides resident resources, business directories, and government information through the Our City and Government sections, and hosts annual community activities such as Potato Days and local amenities like parks and a public library. Located in Minnesota, Barnesville serves as the administrative center for various municipal services and community programs for residents and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(56 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 Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four tests where tee mishaps spark bogey chains, matched by swift par threes needing exact irons and par fives tempting bold plays with risk.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705758 yards5265 metersCR 67.4Bogey 89.8Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.9 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 386 | 441 | 289 | 117 | 287 | 506 | 180 | 337 | 2879 | 336 | 386 | 441 | 289 | 117 | 287 | 506 | 180 | 337 | 2879 | 5758 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705508 yards5037 metersCR 66.2Bogey 87.8Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.9 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 364 | 431 | 279 | 117 | 287 | 501 | 175 | 277 | 2754 | 323 | 364 | 431 | 279 | 117 | 287 | 501 | 175 | 277 | 2754 | 5508 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704862 yards4446 metersCR 67.6Bogey 95.0Slope 116
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 17 | — | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 316 | 334 | 264 | 117 | 265 | 441 | 127 | 241 | 2431 | 326 | 316 | 334 | 264 | 117 | 265 | 441 | 127 | 241 | 2431 | 4862 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring22%
Accuracy11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For Blue tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started67% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment17%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Distance Control15%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Aim14%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring23%
Accuracy10%
48% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading9%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim29%
Scoring17%
Accuracy12%
66% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-4 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
66% match
For White tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
53% match
For White tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Dispersion31%
Precision23%
75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Scoring25%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Precision22%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision36%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Trajectory16%
65% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision29%
Aim10%
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Get Started69% match
For Red tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
54% match
For Red tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy30%
Visualization10%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim22%
Precision21%
69% match
For Red tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
35% match
For Red tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
66% match
For Red tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring36%
Precision19%
Visualization15%
64% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring28%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Trajectory15%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
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Get Started61% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment25%
69% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
Precision14%
52% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
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United States
Cedar Creek Summer Launch
5/25/2026
Tournament
Cedar Creek Summer Launch
women
Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5310 yards. The back tees extend to 5758.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.4 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5758.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Willow Creek Municipal Golf Course 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 Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5758.0 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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