59% match
For Green tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Precision23%
Aim15%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Oaks Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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 Oaks Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Oaks Country 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 28%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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.
17.9
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Oaks Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/66588cd97597181cc748d4de_Slide32.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
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
Wedges (LW to PW) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Oaks Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
cwelles@willowoakscc.org
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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
6228 Forest Hill Ave, Richmond, VA 23225, USA
Course Description
Willow Oaks Country Club is a private country club offering golf, tennis, fitness, and social activities. It provides membership levels and application process information.
country club • golf • tennis • fitness • social activities • recreation • membership • dining
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Architect
W. F. Gordon and Son
Opened
1957
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bent
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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 Oaks Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on short par fours that demand accurate tee shots into wedge approaches, while par fives mix birdie risks with penalty threats shown in handicap ranks.
G
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725029 yards4599 metersCR 70.3Bogey 99.4Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.6 · Slope 126
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 132 | 298 | 296 | 397 | 341 | 101 | 419 | 287 | 2548 | 260 | 124 | 421 | 296 | 290 | 128 | 366 | 288 | 308 | 2481 | 5029 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726241 yards5707 metersCR 77.2Bogey 109.7Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.2 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 38.5 · BR 54.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 148 | 407 | 367 | 517 | 392 | 168 | 463 | 358 | 3129 | 285 | 167 | 461 | 385 | 324 | 180 | 535 | 400 | 375 | 3112 | 6241 |
G
Green/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725924 yards5417 metersCR 74.9Bogey 106.2Slope 135
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.5 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 15 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 148 | 358 | 367 | 517 | 341 | 150 | 463 | 339 | 2992 | 285 | 167 | 461 | 337 | 324 | 180 | 535 | 335 | 308 | 2932 | 5924 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Oaks Country 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 profile35% match
For Green tees
Read long breaks, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control40%
Visualization40%
Dispersion13%
41% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Green tees
Match clubface, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Scoring16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Willow Oaks Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Oaks Country 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
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Green tees
Consistent mid iron length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory20%
70% match
For Green tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
44% match
For Green tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
Aim20%
63% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control17%
Scoring17%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
56% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Alignment25%
Aim22%
59% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment25%
Scoring24%
84% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy16%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Precision16%
Accuracy15%
64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
76% match
For Green tees
Save par clutch, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring38%
Aim16%
Distance Control15%
25% match
For Green/White tees
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
74% match
For Green/White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
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Get Started52% match
For Green/White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
58% match
For Green/White tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Precision10%
58% match
For Green/White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Precision27%
Distance Control15%
56% match
For Green/White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Dispersion23%
Precision17%
42% match
For Green/White tees
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
44% match
For Green/White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Green/White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Green/White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
Aim23%
53% match
For Green/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment26%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For Green/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
70% match
For Green/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
63% match
For Green/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control25%
Aim18%
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Get Started56% match
For Green/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Green/White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Green/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision18%
62% match
For Green/White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring21%
Aim14%
70% match
For Green/White tees
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
44% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Control rollout, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Dispersion14%
Aim13%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Check clubface, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control19%
32% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started62% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment23%
Scoring15%
67% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim18%
Scoring16%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Oaks Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Oaks Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Oaks Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Willow Oaks Country Club challenges consistency. At 139.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 77.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Oaks Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5635 yards. The back tees extend to 6241.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Oaks Country Club?
With a course rating of 77.2 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 Oaks Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6241.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Willow Oaks Country 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 Oaks Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6241.0 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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