Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Willows Run Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Redmond, Washington, United States of America

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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 , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Heron Links (Par 3) Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heron Links (Par 3), 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

Precision 25%Scoring 24%Distance Control 20%Trajectory 15%Aim 14%

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.

18.5

Average HCP

12.5

Minimum HCP

33.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Heron Links (Par 3)

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

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Opportunities Discovery

Discover opportunities amongst irons undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 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 mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Alternate Targets Challenge

Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Heron Links (Par 3).

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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kathy.blumenstein@golfagm.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

10402 Willows Road NE

Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ted Locke

Opened

1999

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⭐4.0(1293 reviews)

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heron Links (Par 3)

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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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Sink More Putts Accurately

Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills

Precision45%

Scoring33%

Aim13%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control16%

Precision15%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills

Accuracy28%

Alignment28%

Distance Control24%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Heron Links (Par 3)

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heron Links (Par 3). Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Sink More Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Close from Tough Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 24.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Driver

Improve Driver Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice

Control driver arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision36%

Trajectory31%

Mechanics15%

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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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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Aim for soft landing, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min15 HCP9 drills

Aim33%

Dispersion19%

Precision14%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Accuracy17%

Precision13%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Pitch long distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Trajectory17%

Aim16%

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Close from Tough Lie

Precision from tough lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills

Distance Control30%

Precision25%

Scoring15%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min12 HCP7 drills

Distance Control25%

Dispersion24%

Scoring21%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Set up par or better, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min14 HCP8 drills

Distance Control23%

Scoring22%

Trajectory17%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision28%

Mechanics17%

Trajectory16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for long iron success

Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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Land it near the pin: consistent rollout

Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills

Distance Control28%

Scoring22%

Aim13%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Heron Links (Par 3)

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Heron Links (Par 3)

Get answers to common questions about playing Heron Links (Par 3) and what to expect.

How difficult is Heron Links (Par 3) for mid-handicap golfers?

Heron Links (Par 3) presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heron Links (Par 3)?

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 Heron Links (Par 3)?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Heron Links (Par 3) and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Heron Links (Par 3) 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 Heron Links (Par 3) 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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