42% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Vale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Willow Vale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Vale Golf 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 14%
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
Minimum HCP
31.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Vale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
![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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Vale Golf Club.
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
300 Sioux St, Mapleton, IA 51034, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1925
Google Reviews
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⭐4.5(35 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 Vale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course repeats par four tests that strain tee shots and irons across balanced nines, building bogey threats on tough markers while par fives provide birdie windows amid steady demands.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706438 yards5887 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 406 | 369 | 401 | 522 | 202 | 392 | 352 | 171 | 404 | 3219 | 406 | 369 | 401 | 522 | 202 | 392 | 352 | 171 | 404 | 3219 | 6438 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706228 yards5695 metersCR 70.2Bogey 92.2Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.1 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 359 | 389 | 512 | 186 | 384 | 337 | 162 | 398 | 3114 | 387 | 359 | 389 | 512 | 186 | 384 | 337 | 162 | 398 | 3114 | 6228 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705246 yards4797 metersCR 70.4Bogey 98.4Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 49.2 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 1 | — | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 333 | 343 | 410 | 141 | 332 | 295 | 137 | 292 | 2623 | 340 | 333 | 343 | 410 | 141 | 332 | 295 | 137 | 292 | 2623 | 5246 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Vale Golf 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 profile49% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
72% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
65% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring37%
Precision22%
Aim12%
12 Week Flagship Program for Willow Vale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Vale Golf Club. 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 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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69% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Distance Control15%
Precision15%
79% match
For Red tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision24%
Aim23%
35% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Trajectory23%
Mechanics23%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Aim23%
Distance Control22%
41% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision31%
Trajectory12%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment28%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Dispersion14%
42% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
80% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision26%
Dispersion14%
64% match
For Black tees
Challenge limits, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Alignment19%
Scoring13%
65% match
For Black tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min12 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring16%
Precision12%
46% match
For Black tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For Black tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Precision18%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started67% match
For Black tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment22%
Aim14%
73% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim19%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Precision16%
Distance Control13%
60% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment16%
Precision11%
81% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
80% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
71% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
41% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
49% match
For Blue tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Aim9%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
71% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
42% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment22%
Aim21%
71% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
Scoring15%
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Get Started72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Willow Vale Golf Club
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Vale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Vale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Vale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Willow Vale Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Vale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5842 yards. The back tees extend to 6438.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Vale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.2 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 Vale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6438.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Willow Vale Golf Club and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Vale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6438.0 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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