73% match
For COPPER tees
Chip close, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control28%
Alignment19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willowbend Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Willowbend Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willowbend 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 24%Scoring 23%Accuracy 17%Alignment 17%Precision 16%
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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
32.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willowbend Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willowbend Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Jim@willowbendgolfclub.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
8001 E Mulberry Dr, Wichita, KS 67226, USA
Course Description
Willowbend Golf Club is a public golf course located in Wichita, Kansas. The facility offers an expansive practice area with a double-ended driving range and an 18-hole championship course, complemented by a relaxing clubhouse. It operates as a GreatLIFE Premier Course with options for golf memberships, outings, leagues, and banquet events. The club emphasizes accessible tee times and a full calendar of golf activities for members and the public alike in the Wichita area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Weiskopf/Jay Morrish
Opened
1987
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⭐3.8(174 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 Willowbend Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for COPPER
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through short par fours and threes that reward precise irons for birdie chances while a few firmer par fours spike bogey risks on missed approaches.
C
COPPER Tee
Gender: FemalePar 654301 yards3933 metersCR 65.4Bogey 91.5Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 45.8 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 108
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 32 | 65 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 241 | 253 | 365 | 123 | 239 | 283 | 366 | 105 | 149 | 2124 | 191 | 365 | 117 | 274 | 178 | 331 | 307 | 120 | 294 | 2177 | 4301 |
W
W White-Willow Combo Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715589 yards5111 metersCR 72.3Bogey 103.7Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 291 | 445 | 145 | 297 | 354 | 481 | 125 | 262 | 2751 | 302 | 418 | 117 | 351 | 265 | 490 | 377 | 150 | 368 | 2838 | 5589 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735953 yards5443 metersCR 75.3Bogey 107.5Slope 137
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.3 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 346 | 480 | 145 | 328 | 388 | 481 | 125 | 262 | 2906 | 302 | 508 | 164 | 376 | 265 | 490 | 405 | 150 | 387 | 3047 | 5953 |
W
WILLOW-COPPER COMBO Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704795 yards4385 metersCR 68.3Bogey 95.8Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 253 | 363 | 123 | 239 | 283 | 454 | 105 | 223 | 2369 | 277 | 365 | 117 | 274 | 245 | 427 | 307 | 120 | 294 | 2426 | 4795 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willowbend 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile72% match
For COPPER tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
62% match
For COPPER tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion21%
25% match
For COPPER tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
12 Week Flagship Program for Willowbend Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willowbend 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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41% match
For COPPER tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy29%
Visualization25%
62% match
For COPPER tees
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For COPPER tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Aim19%
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Get Started74% match
For COPPER tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
51% match
For COPPER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For COPPER tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment22%
66% match
For COPPER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment32%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For COPPER tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
80% match
For COPPER tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For COPPER tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion16%
Scoring15%
62% match
For COPPER tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring19%
Aim10%
77% match
For COPPER tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
38% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
54% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim32%
Alignment30%
Scoring24%
74% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion10%
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Get Started51% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Aim19%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
25% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Distance Control26%
Aim12%
76% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision21%
Scoring13%
57% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
63% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment31%
Distance Control29%
65% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Aim19%
Accuracy12%
68% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Precision17%
73% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control26%
Alignment14%
62% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision19%
Trajectory11%
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Get Started76% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For WILLOW-COPPER COMBO tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control10%
56% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion12%
73% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
62% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
75% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring33%
Accuracy19%
63% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
61% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
71% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Alignment22%
Aim18%
71% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
51% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment22%
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Get Started57% match
For W White-Willow Combo tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
38% match
For WHITE tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbend Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willowbend Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willowbend Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Willowbend Golf Club challenges consistency. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 75.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willowbend Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5127 yards. The back tees extend to 5953.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willowbend Golf Club?
With a course rating of 75.3 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 Willowbend Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5953.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Willowbend Golf Club and how should I play it?
Willowbend Golf Club 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 Willowbend Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 5953.0 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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