Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Willow Tree.
Total Programs
12
12 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
71
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Tree, 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 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Frank Winarski
Opened
1967
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Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Tree hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Willow Tree hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Tree hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Tree hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Willow Tree hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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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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Showing 12 Programs
% match to course practice profileControl pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Tree. 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)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Short Game · Pitch
Can you hit your intended line from any lie?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Short Game · Flop
Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
Short Game · Sand
Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
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
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
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Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Tree and what to expect.
Willow Tree presents a demanding test. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
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 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.
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
Willow Tree 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.
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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