67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision17%
Aim16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Woodland Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Des Moines, IA, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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
Woodland Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woodland Hills 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 26%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 16%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Woodland Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row through the ball gate, using plane board.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Straight Shot
Produce straight shots using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Woodland Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
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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
620 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Lisa Maki
Opened
1997
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⭐4.8(1461 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 Woodland Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:Player faces steady par four decisions where drive placement sets easy wedges or tricky chips, while par fives tempt long risks leading to bogey or worse pressures.This short layout stresses iron accuracy and short game recovery on reachable but penal holes.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 715763 yards5270 metersCR 67.5Bogey 88.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.1 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 122 | 480 | 339 | 286 | 325 | 323 | 306 | 165 | 2721 | 372 | 372 | 153 | 299 | 301 | 312 | 382 | 496 | 355 | 3042 | 5763 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715134 yards4695 metersCR 64.7Bogey 84.3Slope 106
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.8 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 42.5 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 354 | 122 | 365 | 310 | 286 | 325 | 213 | 306 | 140 | 2421 | 335 | 304 | 153 | 236 | 301 | 263 | 382 | 384 | 355 | 2713 | 5134 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715003 yards4575 metersCR 64.2Bogey 83.5Slope 104
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.5 · BR 41.3 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 42.2 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 11 | — | 4 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 110 | 365 | 320 | 250 | 310 | 213 | 293 | 140 | 2333 | 335 | 304 | 153 | 236 | 291 | 263 | 366 | 384 | 338 | 2670 | 5003 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715003 yards4575 metersCR 68.8Bogey 94.9Slope 111
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.9 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 3 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 13 | — | 8 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 110 | 365 | 320 | 250 | 310 | 213 | 293 | 140 | 2333 | 335 | 304 | 153 | 236 | 291 | 263 | 366 | 384 | 338 | 2670 | 5003 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woodland Hills 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started55% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min26 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
13 Week Flagship Program for Woodland Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woodland Hills 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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57% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Precision24%
Scoring14%
60% match
For Gold tees
Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision24%
Trajectory24%
Scoring22%
67% match
For Black tees
Prioritize short putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min6 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Scoring29%
Precision16%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
51% match
For Black tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
54% match
For Black tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading13%
72% match
For Black tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Accuracy10%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
45% match
For Black tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory28%
Precision25%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
50% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim38%
Scoring29%
Alignment25%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy18%
Precision13%
73% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
79% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Aim16%
26% match
For White tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
44% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
55% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Aim27%
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
40% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
63% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Alignment15%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
54% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
44% match
For White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
63% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim28%
Scoring24%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
80% match
For White tees
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
38% match
For White tees
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Precision14%
64% match
For White tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control26%
Visualization14%
55% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
44% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics22%
Precision21%
74% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
72% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring16%
71% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy18%
Alignment11%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodland Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Woodland Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Woodland Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Woodland Hills Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Woodland Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5383 yards. The back tees extend to 5763.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Woodland Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Woodland Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5763.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Woodland Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Woodland Hills Golf Course 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 Woodland Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5763.0 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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