Hit Every Long Putt
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Lakes Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
169
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
Willow Lakes Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Lakes 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Lakes Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Lakes Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
12301 S 25th St, Bellevue, NE 68123, USA
Course Description
The 55th Force Support Squadron (FSS) at Offutt Air Force Base provides a range of community-focused services including family programs, fitness facilities, dining and lodging, and recreational activities. It serves active duty military personnel, guard and reserve members, retirees, DoD civilians, contractors, and their families, primarily at Offutt AFB in Bellevue, Nebraska. The unit aims to deliver customer-focused services, strengthen families, and support resilient Warfighters through its Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) programs and base-wide events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Opened
1963
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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 Lakes Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.7 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.6 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 380 | 166 | 510 | 391 | 426 | 194 | 420 | 526 | 3438 | 460 | 192 | 514 | 553 | 463 | 174 | 180 | 338 | 538 | 3412 | 6850 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.5 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 340 | 158 | 485 | 369 | 391 | 157 | 380 | 484 | 3164 | 425 | 164 | 475 | 498 | 381 | 161 | 152 | 318 | 509 | 3083 | 6247 |
Green Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 43.3 · Slope 111
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | — | 2 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 307 | 122 | 423 | 255 | 357 | 123 | 352 | 407 | 2646 | 305 | 138 | 401 | 445 | 336 | 141 | 123 | 300 | 453 | 2642 | 5288 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Lakes 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMake Every 20+ Ft Putt
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Willow Lakes Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Lakes Golf Course. 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.
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 · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick to mid iron line, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPrepare for Tournaments at Willow Lakes Golf Course
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 Lakes Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Lakes Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Lakes Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Lakes Golf Course presents a demanding test. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Lakes Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6069 yards. The back tees extend to 6850.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Lakes Golf Course?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Lakes Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6850.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Willow Lakes Golf Course 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 Lakes Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6850.0 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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