67% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision26%
Scoring11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willow Valley Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
36
36 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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 Valley Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willow Valley 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
Scoring 27%Precision 25%Distance Control 19%Aim 15%Dispersion 11%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willow Valley Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand 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
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willow Valley Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
carrie@willowvalleygolf.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
8475 English Church Rd E, Mount Hope, ON L0R 1W0, Canada
Course Description
Willow Valley Golf Course is a premium golf facility located near Mount Hope, Hamilton, Ontario. The course, designed by Graham Cooke, offers a challenging yet enjoyable experience across 18 holes with a mix of par fives, fours, and threes, backed by a six-acre bent-grass practice facility and award-winning landscaping. It hosts leagues, tournaments, and events including weddings, with a strong emphasis on quality turf, accessibility, and customer service for both recreational and serious golfers in the Golden Horseshoe region. The club also features an extensive event facility and pro shop services, serving golfers from the greater Toronto and Niagara corridor.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Valley Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716052 yards5534 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.1Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.0 · Slope 116
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 358 | 395 | 381 | 445 | 202 | 546 | 303 | 106 | 319 | 3055 | 366 | 482 | 379 | 174 | 346 | 128 | 478 | 124 | 520 | 2997 | 6052 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 716493 yards5937 metersCR 71.8Bogey 95.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 420 | 412 | 470 | 230 | 572 | 328 | 127 | 326 | 3249 | 386 | 546 | 405 | 185 | 355 | 152 | 513 | 165 | 537 | 3244 | 6493 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 675223 yards4776 metersCR 64.9Bogey 85.4Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.9 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.5 · Slope 111
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 67 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 346 | 340 | 414 | 141 | 456 | 281 | 75 | 281 | 2660 | 318 | 441 | 343 | 131 | 295 | 88 | 431 | 98 | 418 | 2563 | 5223 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 695746 yards5254 metersCR 68.4Bogey 90.6Slope 120
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.6 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.0 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 69 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 381 | 373 | 435 | 188 | 517 | 294 | 96 | 303 | 2925 | 343 | 451 | 367 | 146 | 337 | 102 | 458 | 111 | 506 | 2821 | 5746 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725223 yards4776 metersCR 69.9Bogey 98.7Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 346 | 340 | 414 | 141 | 456 | 281 | 75 | 281 | 2660 | 318 | 441 | 343 | 131 | 295 | 88 | 431 | 98 | 418 | 2563 | 5223 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725746 yards5254 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.1Slope 125
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 50.6 · Slope 124
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 338 | 381 | 373 | 435 | 188 | 517 | 294 | 96 | 303 | 2925 | 343 | 451 | 367 | 146 | 337 | 102 | 458 | 111 | 506 | 2821 | 5746 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willow Valley 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 36 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Red tees
Square up, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started47% match
For Red tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
14 Week Flagship Program for Willow Valley Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willow Valley Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Save Par From 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Can you match your plan to your shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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79% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
73% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Dispersion21%
Scoring17%
64% match
For White tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring20%
Dispersion19%
56% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
49% match
For White tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Aim17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Scoring12%
75% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
Aim17%
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Get Started63% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
46% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For Blue tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
37% match
For Gold tees
Focus on the target line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
67% match
For Gold tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Aim17%
Accuracy16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Precision21%
Distance Control15%
28% match
For Gold tees
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
69% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion23%
Precision21%
51% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started41% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy34%
Precision13%
77% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control15%
48% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Mechanics18%
Dispersion16%
55% match
For Red tees
Hit close to hole, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy23%
63% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
47% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
55% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring20%
Distance Control14%
53% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision14%
Alignment14%
26% match
For White tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
61% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring23%
Trajectory14%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Valley Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willow Valley Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willow Valley Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Willow Valley Golf Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willow Valley Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5858 yards. The back tees extend to 6493.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willow Valley Golf Club?
With a course rating of 71.8 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willow Valley Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6493.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Willow Valley 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 Valley Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6493.0 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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