37% match
For Green tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willowick Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Willowick Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Willowick Golf Course, 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 19%Aim 16%Dispersion 13%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Willowick Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Willowick Golf Course.
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
3017 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA
Course Description
Willowick Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Santa Ana, Orange County, California. The course offers two sets of tees, a grass driving range, three practice putting greens, a full-service pro shop, and a PGA Class A professional on staff, with affordable green fees. It features a new full-service bar and restaurant and hosts golf outings, tournaments, and lessons through its Willowick Golf Academy. The property emphasizes accessibility for walkers and direct online booking for tee times and events.
public golf course • golf lessons • driving range • putting greens • pro shop • pga professional • outings and tournaments • walking round • golf academy • five thousand square foot bar and restaurant • tee times • online booking • orange county golf • santa ana golf • golf course • public golf • 18-hole golf • historic golf • recreation • sports
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
William P. Bell
Opened
1929
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Business Claimed
⭐3.6(356 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 Willowick Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Players face ongoing tee decisions on short par fours for wedge ups while back nine par fives force layup choices to limit bogey dangers.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716053 yards5535 metersCR 68.4Bogey 89.3Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.8 · Slope 115
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 11 | 9 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 10 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 200 | 504 | 153 | 385 | 459 | 182 | 279 | 373 | 2865 | 523 | 542 | 152 | 396 | 332 | 398 | 270 | 178 | 397 | 3188 | 6053 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716053 yards5535 metersCR 74.4Bogey 103.5Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.4 · Slope 128
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 330 | 200 | 504 | 153 | 385 | 459 | 182 | 279 | 373 | 2865 | 523 | 542 | 152 | 396 | 332 | 398 | 270 | 178 | 397 | 3188 | 6053 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715680 yards5194 metersCR 72.4Bogey 100.5Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 48.8 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 51.7 · Slope 123
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 191 | 488 | 141 | 351 | 435 | 150 | 264 | 362 | 2691 | 514 | 522 | 144 | 383 | 319 | 373 | 250 | 153 | 331 | 2989 | 5680 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Willowick Golf Course
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Green tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion36%
Accuracy26%
Visualization13%
71% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment21%
Precision18%
75% match
For Green tees
Thread the gap, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Willowick Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Willowick Golf Course. 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≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Land Bunker Shots Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Improve Accuracy On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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52% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
41% match
For Green tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
56% match
For Green tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started23% match
For Green tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
75% match
For Green tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
41% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Green tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Aim24%
Scoring24%
55% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment19%
72% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
64% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP4 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control24%
Aim11%
53% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment28%
Scoring21%
54% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision18%
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Get Started66% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy14%
Scoring12%
82% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
59% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bogeys, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
85% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision17%
Scoring14%
78% match
For Blue tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
51% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
69% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision14%
Dispersion14%
49% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control48%
Dispersion20%
Accuracy13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
41% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
60% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Precision22%
Trajectory13%
40% match
For Blue tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Alignment14%
Aim14%
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Get Started77% match
For Blue tees
Set a target, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion20%
Scoring14%
41% match
For Blue tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
40% match
For Blue tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory27%
Precision20%
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JDT (12-18) Spring @ Willowick
4/11/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Willowick Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Willowick Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Willowick Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Willowick Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Willowick Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5866 yards. The back tees extend to 6053.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Willowick Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Willowick Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6053.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Willowick Golf Course 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 Willowick Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6053.0 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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