44% match
For Red tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blue Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Blue Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue Hills Golf 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 27%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 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
9.4
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blue Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blue Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@bluehillsgc.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
2002 Blue Hills Dr NE, Roanoke, VA 24012, USA
Course Description
Blue Hills Golf Club is a 18-hole championship golf course and country club located in Roanoke, Virginia. The facility offers a driving range with grass tees and turf mats, a bar and grill, and a range of member and guest amenities including a golf shop, Toptracer Range, and lessons. It serves local golfers with tee times, a scorecard, and ongoing events, along with dining and social opportunities at the Bar & Grill. The club emphasizes accessible play for beginners while providing a challenge for seasoned golfers.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Clarence King
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(116 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 Blue Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron accuracy on packed par fours and threes that punish misses, while par fives tempt reach-or-layup choices amid spikes in difficulty that raise bogey risks.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716003 yards5489 metersCR 68.6Bogey 91.5Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 45.2 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 164 | 347 | 170 | 341 | 520 | 314 | 336 | 365 | 2910 | 338 | 168 | 406 | 505 | 490 | 172 | 403 | 152 | 459 | 3093 | 6003 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 714778 yards4369 metersCR 62.8Bogey 83.7Slope 113
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.9 · BR 41.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.4 · Slope 113
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 89 | 214 | 112 | 328 | 410 | 273 | 320 | 247 | 2303 | 249 | 122 | 306 | 442 | 411 | 117 | 324 | 120 | 384 | 2475 | 4778 |
F
Family Tee
Gender: MalePar 713420 yards3127 metersCR 58.2Bogey 76.9Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 37.7 · Slope 99
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 39.2 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 191 | 90 | 200 | 76 | 200 | 273 | 170 | 200 | 200 | 1600 | 173 | 78 | 200 | 335 | 330 | 75 | 240 | 90 | 299 | 1820 | 3420 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 716453 yards5901 metersCR 70.6Bogey 94.0Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 5 | — | 12 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 174 | 362 | 183 | 374 | 562 | 337 | 389 | 382 | 3140 | 367 | 211 | 421 | 557 | 507 | 189 | 415 | 169 | 477 | 3313 | 6453 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue Hills Golf 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Red tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For Red tees
Set a target, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring14%
53% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Precision21%
Aim21%
Trajectory18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Blue Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue Hills Golf 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
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 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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70% match
For Red tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Red tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
43% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion19%
41% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
61% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment17%
Accuracy11%
56% match
For Red tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim29%
Scoring23%
89% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Accuracy16%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
76% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Scoring11%
44% match
For Black tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
50% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
63% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Aim23%
Accuracy18%
40% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy38%
Visualization12%
40% match
For Black tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
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Get Started59% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision22%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Black tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
35% match
For Black tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
80% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring27%
Aim25%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy18%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Alignment22%
Distance Control21%
51% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring23%
Alignment21%
62% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision24%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
67% match
For Family tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started64% match
For Family tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Family tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy32%
Aim9%
68% match
For Family tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
62% match
For Family tees
Advantage from tee, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Precision14%
Distance Control10%
15% match
For Family tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
76% match
For Family tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
65% match
For Family tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy24%
Aim21%
66% match
For Family tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Family tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment23%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Family tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim15%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Family tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Scoring18%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For Family tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Alignment13%
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Get Started72% match
For Family tees
Feel the distance, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Precision18%
Aim17%
66% match
For Family tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For Family tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control39%
Aim18%
Trajectory11%
58% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Blue Hills Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Blue Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Blue Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Blue Hills Golf Club challenges consistency. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4936 yards. The back tees extend to 6453.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blue Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.6 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 Blue Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6453.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Blue Hills Golf Club 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 Blue Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6453.0 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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