Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Willow Ridge Golf Course.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
79
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Ridge 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.
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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.
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Hit bump-n-run 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.
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a bump-n-run shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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1788 Madison Ave, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, USA
Holes
9
Par
37
Type
Parkland
Architect
Chic Adams
Opened
1956
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Ridge Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Ridge Golf Course 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 profileFocus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Sink long putts, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Ridge Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 57 days 78 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Save Par with Clutch Chip
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Short Game · Sand
Up-and-down contest: how many can you save in a row?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par From Fringe
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
See Shot Before Hit
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
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
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Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Ridge Golf Course and what to expect.
Players often find Willow Ridge Golf Course technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 37.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 70 and par 37, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 37 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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