Read long breaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Wood Wind Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
69
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Wood Wind Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Wood Wind, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Wood Wind
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
Chip | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
All Wedges (LW to PW) | Weaknesses Discovery
Discover weaknesses amongst wedges shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Wood Wind.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
2302 West 161st Street
Course Description
Wood Wind Golf is a historic, country-style golf facility in Westfield, Indiana that offers an 18-hole championship golf course with a short game area, banquet facilities, and a full-service clubhouse including a golf shop and food and beverage service. The club provides golf instruction for individuals and groups, and also hosts leagues, outings, and special events in addition to pickleball courts open to the public for a small fee. Managed and operated by O’Neal Golf Management, the venue emphasizes a welcoming environment for friends, family, and colleagues to enjoy golf, social events, and a beer garden before or after rounds.
18-hole golf course • short game area • banquet facilities • clubhouse shopping • golf instruction • pickleball courts • outings • golf leagues • beer garden • Westfield Indiana • GHIN handicap link • golf memberships • holiday events • weddings and receptions • family-friendly golf • golf shop • sporter recreation • club facilities • golf events • golf club • championship golf • pickleball • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Kern
Opened
1972
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Wood Wind
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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% match to course practice profileSave par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Wood Wind
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Wood Wind. 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 10–25 Yds From Rough
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Can you stop the ball close from 30 yards?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Challenge: eliminate off-target wedge shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate off-target wedges, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Wood Wind
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Wood Wind
Get answers to common questions about playing Wood Wind and what to expect.
How difficult is Wood Wind for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Wood Wind challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Wood Wind?
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 Wood Wind?
With a course rating of 70 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 Wood Wind and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Wood Wind and how should I play it?
Wood Wind is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Wood Wind 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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