26% match
For Blue tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willowbrook Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
202
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
Willowbrook Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willowbrook 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 22%Precision 17%Aim 17%Accuracy 15%
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
10.2
Minimum HCP
30.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willowbrook Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willowbrook Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
3267 NY-215, Cortland, NY 13045, USA
Course Description
Willowbrook Golf Club is a public, 18-hole golf facility located in Cortland, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. Established in 1928, the course offers a par-71 layout spanning about 6,105 yards and is known for its rolling terrain and well-maintained grounds. The club provides tee times, memberships, and gift certificates, highlighting a family-owned operation with a focus on welcoming golfers of all skill levels. It emphasizes a historic, scenic golfing experience in Central New York and maintains a community-oriented atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dick Timmerman
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(118 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 Willowbrook Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady short par four birdie setups after solid drives but builds back nine tension with tough par fives risking bogeys from positioning slips.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 715984 yards5472 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.8Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 44.2 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.6 · Slope 121
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 16 | — | 4 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 155 | 400 | 333 | 190 | 352 | 380 | 478 | 280 | 2883 | 201 | 372 | 450 | 244 | 200 | 526 | 363 | 280 | 465 | 3101 | 5984 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 714276 yards3910 metersCR 60.6Bogey 78.8Slope 98
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.7 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.1 · Slope 95
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 16 | — | 4 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 258 | 120 | 320 | 181 | 125 | 196 | 350 | 337 | 221 | 2108 | 120 | 300 | 348 | 106 | 163 | 390 | 262 | 198 | 281 | 2168 | 4276 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715551 yards5076 metersCR 65.3Bogey 86.4Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 16 | — | 4 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 139 | 395 | 263 | 155 | 308 | 367 | 456 | 279 | 2662 | 195 | 370 | 405 | 181 | 180 | 498 | 350 | 265 | 445 | 2889 | 5551 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willowbrook 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
63% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
62% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy28%
Distance Control15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Willowbrook Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willowbrook 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make More Putts Consistently
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Land it softly with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
57% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Distance Control19%
60% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Dispersion14%
37% match
For Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
40% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control34%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started80% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring21%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy20%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
58% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control19%
Alignment17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision26%
Alignment15%
68% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Aim21%
Alignment15%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge length, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring26%
Accuracy11%
58% match
For White tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
60% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim38%
Distance Control16%
Alignment13%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
68% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment29%
Accuracy9%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
Accuracy21%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision21%
Aim17%
56% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Aim13%
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Get Started56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
48% match
For Gold tees
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
60% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate mental errors, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
67% match
For Gold tees
Land softly, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Scoring23%
Dispersion21%
67% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control27%
Visualization20%
54% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion15%
72% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment19%
Aim14%
48% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim32%
Dispersion18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willowbrook Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willowbrook Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willowbrook Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Willowbrook Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willowbrook Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5130 yards. The back tees extend to 5984.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willowbrook Golf Club?
With a course rating of 67.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willowbrook Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5984.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 5984.0 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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