Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Run Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Willow Run Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Run 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
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 Run Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short irons (9,8) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Run Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
940 E Fayette St, Denver, IA 50622, USA
Course Description
Willow Run Country Club is located in Denver, Iowa, and offers a range of services in the information technology and services sector. The country club is known for its commitment to providing quality services and amenities to its members and guests.
information technology • country club • services • amenities • membership • hospitality
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Cunningham
Opened
1970
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
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Scorecard data available for Red
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.1 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 450 | 151 | 448 | 421 | 163 | 459 | 182 | 297 | 373 | 2944 | 450 | 151 | 448 | 421 | 163 | 459 | 182 | 297 | 373 | 2944 | 5888 |
Red Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.1 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.1 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | — | 18 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 103 | 321 | 401 | 108 | 401 | 158 | 281 | 299 | 2506 | 434 | 103 | 321 | 401 | 108 | 401 | 158 | 281 | 299 | 2506 | 5012 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.1 · Slope 107
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 434 | 103 | 321 | 401 | 108 | 401 | 158 | 281 | 299 | 2506 | 434 | 103 | 321 | 401 | 108 | 401 | 158 | 281 | 299 | 2506 | 5012 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Run 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileUse a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
15 Week Flagship Program for Willow Run Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Run Country Club. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedTurn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedDial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Run Country Club
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 Run Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Run Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Run Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Run Country Club presents a demanding test. With a slope of 112.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Run Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5450 yards. The back tees extend to 5888.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Run Country Club?
With a course rating of 67.4 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Run Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5888.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Willow Run Country Club and how should I play it?
Willow Run Country Club is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Run Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 112.0 and yardage reaching 5888.0 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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