28% match
For Blue tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Woodward Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Woodward Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Woodward Golf & Country Club, 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 25%Scoring 23%Aim 19%Precision 18%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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.6
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Woodward Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 50 in Row
Make 50 putts in a row over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Woodward Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfwoodward1916@gmail.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
2141 Wheel Dr, Bessemer, AL 35020, USA
Course Description
Woodward Golf & Country Club is a historic golf facility in Bessemer, Alabama, offering 18 championship holes on a natural, flowing course. The club provides full golf memberships, a driving range, ballroom rental for events, and a pro shop with instruction from PGA-affiliated staff. It is the oldest country club in Jefferson County still in its original location, serving members and guests with a long-standing community presence. Located just west of Birmingham, it caters to the Birmingham metropolitan area with year-round play and event hosting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Charles Hall/Ward Northrup
Opened
1916
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⭐4.1(201 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 Woodward Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating tests on par fours needing drive-approach balance, while front nine brings sharper difficulty through higher slope and bogey exposure leading to bogey traps on key stretches.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716526 yards5967 metersCR 70.7Bogey 93.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 162 | 398 | 365 | 360 | 522 | 190 | 426 | 519 | 3352 | 382 | 365 | 164 | 374 | 415 | 429 | 158 | 360 | 527 | 3174 | 6526 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 715393 yards4931 metersCR 65.4Bogey 86.5Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.4 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.1 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 135 | 348 | 290 | 299 | 386 | 152 | 354 | 402 | 2716 | 336 | 281 | 124 | 396 | 332 | 385 | 130 | 257 | 436 | 2677 | 5393 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716066 yards5547 metersCR 68.7Bogey 91.5Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.3 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 45.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 9 | — | 8 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 385 | 155 | 378 | 335 | 315 | 492 | 175 | 406 | 483 | 3124 | 364 | 345 | 147 | 331 | 385 | 405 | 142 | 324 | 499 | 2942 | 6066 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Woodward Golf & Country Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
77% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Woodward Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Woodward Golf & Country Club. 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
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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46% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
49% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization24%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP4 drills
Trajectory34%
Precision24%
Scoring15%
79% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy15%
Precision15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control22%
Alignment15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Aim17%
Alignment11%
66% match
For Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
50% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
82% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Precision17%
74% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started65% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy14%
Aim12%
47% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
28% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
79% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim21%
Dispersion14%
80% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
74% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control17%
Alignment17%
67% match
For White tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
71% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
59% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
44% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment24%
Distance Control19%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision27%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim35%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
44% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
77% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
51% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
78% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control27%
Aim16%
43% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
67% match
For Red tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
48% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Woodward Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Woodward Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Woodward Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Woodward Golf & Country Club technically exacting. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Woodward Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5960 yards. The back tees extend to 6526.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Woodward Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.7 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 Woodward Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6526.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Woodward Golf & Country Club and how should I play it?
Woodward Golf & Country Club 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 Woodward Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6526.0 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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