Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Tree Golf Course

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Total Programs

12 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Willow Tree Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Precision 28%Scoring 20%Aim 19%Distance Control 18%Trajectory 12%

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.

16.7

Average HCP

10.2

Minimum HCP

32.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Willow Tree

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row

Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet

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.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Flat

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.

Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Willow Tree.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

232 Galbraith Line Road

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Frank Winarski

Opened

1967

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Tree

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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Make All 6 Ft Putts

Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills

Precision34%

Scoring33%

Aim20%

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Sink Long Putts Precisely

Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills

Aim34%

Scoring24%

Alignment21%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision19%

Aim16%

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15 Week Flagship Program for Willow Tree

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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink Long Putts Precisely

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Week 3≤ 4 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Make All 6 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Flop

Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0

Week 11≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days

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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Precision Mid-Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring27%

Precision17%

Distance Control17%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Flop 25–40 Yds From Bunker Or Fringe

Flop from bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills

Precision37%

Scoring16%

Alignment13%

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Thread the gap: bunker shot through a narrow landing zone

Thread the gap, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills

Distance Control22%

Precision21%

Aim16%

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Land Close To Pin

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills

Aim23%

Scoring18%

Distance Control18%

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Set your sights high: aim for a soft landing

Fly over bunker, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills

Aim29%

Precision17%

Alignment16%

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Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision34%

Mechanics18%

Trajectory16%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Fade or draw woods, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP8 drills

Trajectory23%

Scoring22%

Precision17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Tree

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Ken Dekle Fourball

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Dan L Lanier Invitational

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Member-Member

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Leon Cardell 3-Man Scramble

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Tree

Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Tree and what to expect.

How difficult is Willow Tree for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Tree?

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.

What is considered a good score at Willow Tree?

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.

How long is Willow Tree and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.

What type of course is Willow Tree and how should I play it?

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.

What features make Willow Tree strategically challenging?

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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