Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Valley Golf

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Brighouse, West Yorkshire, England

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more

Academy Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Academy, 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

Scoring 25%Dispersion 20%Distance Control 19%Precision 19%Accuracy 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.

20.8

Average HCP

12.9

Minimum HCP

33.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Academy

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Sand Mid

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

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use long irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Academy.

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

Highmoor Lane

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Academy

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 Every 20+ Ft Putt

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Control extended rolls, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Dispersion43%

Accuracy33%

Visualization13%

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Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Aim24%

Distance Control23%

Scoring14%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills

Distance Control20%

Precision19%

Aim17%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Academy

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Academy. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Roll On Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Make Every 20+ Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Match Mental Image to Result

Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring37%

Accuracy24%

Visualization21%

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Stop Ball on Dime

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills

Distance Control34%

Scoring24%

Alignment12%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control23%

Aim16%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Alignment26%

Scoring23%

Aim21%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Driver Fairway Accuracy Advanced

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring29%

Precision20%

Trajectory13%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics22%

Trajectory19%

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Eliminate Hook With Long Irons

Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision31%

Mechanics30%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Academy

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy

Get answers to common questions about playing Academy and what to expect.

How difficult is Academy for mid-handicap golfers?

Academy 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 9.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Academy?

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 Academy?

With a course rating of 70 and par 9, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 9 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Academy 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 Academy and how should I play it?

Academy is designed as a Links 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 Academy 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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