47% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Run Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
168
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 Run Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Run 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
Distance Control 30%Aim 18%Precision 17%Scoring 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Run Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Run Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Jason.Sudenga@greatlifegolf.com
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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
8000 Arrowhead Pkwy, Sioux Falls, SD 57110, USA
Course Description
Willow Run Golf Course, located in the Sioux Falls area, offers a unique golfing experience with 18 holes, practice facilities, a full-service pro shop, and options for both individual and group lessons. It serves as a welcoming destination for golfers of all skill levels.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1986
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(356 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 Run Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on iron shots across many par fours where back nine ramps up trouble through tougher ratings and layout. Players risk bogeys often on long holes that demand careful positioning.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 706520 yards5962 metersCR 72.2Bogey 96.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 139
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 15 | — | 6 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 425 | 370 | 190 | 390 | 155 | 500 | 350 | 185 | 3020 | 535 | 205 | 415 | 460 | 565 | 385 | 195 | 340 | 400 | 3500 | 6520 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704680 yards4279 metersCR 70.3Bogey 99.3Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 48.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.6 · Slope 120
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 335 | 245 | 120 | 265 | 135 | 400 | 235 | 100 | 2120 | 430 | 125 | 330 | 340 | 420 | 270 | 125 | 245 | 275 | 2560 | 4680 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704680 yards4279 metersCR 75.4Bogey 106.8Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 52.8 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 54.0 · Slope 130
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 12 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 335 | 245 | 120 | 265 | 135 | 400 | 235 | 100 | 2120 | 430 | 125 | 330 | 340 | 420 | 270 | 125 | 245 | 275 | 2560 | 4680 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Run 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 profile43% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
Precision14%
56% match
For Red tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for Willow Run Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Run Golf Course. 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
66% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment14%
70% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
60% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy18%
Visualization14%
70% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Precision12%
67% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
35% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
61% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Precision25%
Aim20%
39% match
For White tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
56% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started51% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment19%
55% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Precision35%
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
35% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
56% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring21%
Dispersion18%
67% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
76% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment20%
Aim16%
62% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
73% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision19%
Aim18%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment15%
Accuracy12%
47% match
For Gold tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Aim12%
35% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Alignment13%
25% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
47% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started59% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Aim26%
Scoring13%
73% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
Precision14%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Run Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Run Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Run Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Willow Run Golf Course presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 72.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Run Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5600 yards. The back tees extend to 6520.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Run Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.2 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Run Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6520.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Willow Run Golf Course and how should I play it?
Willow Run Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6520.0 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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