Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willowhill Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Northbrook, Illinois, United States of America

Open Flagship Program

Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Willowhill Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willowhill, 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 33%Distance Control 20%Precision 19%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.

21.3

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

36.6

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Willowhill

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

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Rough | Above/Below Feet

Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.

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.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge

Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Impact and Follow Through

Work only on impact and follow through using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Willowhill.

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

1350 Willow Road

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Dick Nugent

Opened

1995

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willowhill

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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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Make Par Around the Green

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring44%

Alignment25%

Aim13%

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Make Par Around the Green

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Precision Long Irons

Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control16%

Precision15%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Willowhill

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willowhill. 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≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

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Improve Driver Accuracy

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills

Aim28%

Scoring24%

Alignment24%

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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 HCP6 drills

Accuracy28%

Distance Control20%

Alignment15%

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Feel the distance: bunker to different targets and control your rollout

Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills

Distance Control30%

Precision21%

Aim12%

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Get square for a pure strike: alignment focus

Get square for strike, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills

Alignment27%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control22%

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Save Par From Fringe

Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills

Scoring29%

Accuracy22%

Dispersion16%

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Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Thread the needle: precision wedges to the pin

Get close to pin, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics19%

Scoring15%

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Control the spin: height and roll as needed

Control long iron spin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min31 HCP6 drills

Trajectory31%

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Control Wedge Roll

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Willowhill

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Willowhill

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

How difficult is Willowhill for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Willowhill challenges consistency. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willowhill?

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 Willowhill?

With a course rating of 70 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Willowhill and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Willowhill and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Willowhill 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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