64% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willowdale Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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
Willowdale Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willowdale 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%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 12%
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.
20.7
Average HCP
12.8
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willowdale Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willowdale Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
pam@willowdalegolf.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
52 Willowdale Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074, USA
Course Description
Willowdale Golf Club is a historic golf course located in Scarborough, Maine, established in 1924. The club features a maintained course with rivers along the front and back nine, offering a premier golfing experience in southern Maine. It provides tee time bookings, daily rates, gift cards, and information about The Willow Cafe & Pub, plus a vintage golf car collection and course flyover feature for visitors. The club emphasizes a family-friendly environment with a reputation for value and hospitality in a scenic coastal setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Opened
1940
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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 Willowdale Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests needing sharp irons and wedges on short threes, with par fives mixing birdie reward against bogey traps. Players face repeating accuracy demands where small errors build scores on indexed tough spots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706085 yards5564 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.6Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 363 | 513 | 427 | 356 | 199 | 409 | 167 | 344 | 329 | 3107 | 394 | 197 | 378 | 390 | 297 | 150 | 389 | 296 | 487 | 2978 | 6085 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 704829 yards4416 metersCR 63.2Bogey 82.9Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.2 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 41.7 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 427 | 302 | 299 | 135 | 311 | 153 | 297 | 240 | 2409 | 291 | 146 | 283 | 314 | 287 | 141 | 308 | 269 | 381 | 2420 | 4829 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 705795 yards5299 metersCR 67.7Bogey 90.2Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 8 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | — | 1 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 493 | 379 | 345 | 191 | 368 | 160 | 334 | 319 | 2949 | 374 | 176 | 358 | 381 | 292 | 145 | 378 | 282 | 460 | 2846 | 5795 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704829 yards4416 metersCR 67.6Bogey 94.4Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.7 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1 | — | — |
| Yardage | 245 | 427 | 302 | 299 | 135 | 311 | 153 | 297 | 240 | 2409 | 291 | 146 | 283 | 314 | 287 | 141 | 308 | 269 | 381 | 2420 | 4829 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willowdale 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile71% match
For Blue tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy19%
Precision18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Willowdale Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willowdale Golf Club. 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≤ 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 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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48% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim18%
Trajectory15%
61% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment21%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
Precision13%
59% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
56% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
80% match
For White tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Precision14%
66% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
63% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring38%
Distance Control26%
Alignment13%
66% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
53% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
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Get Started40% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
81% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
54% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment25%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment16%
Aim13%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
70% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring21%
Aim17%
69% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Trajectory14%
56% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy28%
Alignment18%
61% match
For White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
48% match
For Green tees
Focus on the target line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~30 min12 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Stroke15%
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Get Started60% match
For Green tees
Master touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control39%
Dispersion15%
Aim13%
48% match
For Green tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
42% match
For Green tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Green tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
37% match
For Green tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
70% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy14%
49% match
For Green tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
48% match
For Green tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
64% match
For Green tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
51% match
For Green tees
Shape driver flight, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory37%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
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Get Started21% match
For Green tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
72% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Green tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy22%
Aim14%
71% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Mix short game shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Aim17%
59% match
For Green tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Willowdale Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Willowdale Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Willowdale Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Willowdale Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Willowdale Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willowdale Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5457 yards. The back tees extend to 6085.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willowdale Golf Club?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Willowdale Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6085.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Willowdale 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 Willowdale Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6085.0 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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