Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Chatauqua Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Hill Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hill, 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 Hill
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 2/4
Make 2 out of 4 putts from [9 ft | 3 m], 5 times in total.
Pitch | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hill.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
tmoss@chq.org
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Facilities
Location
4731 West lake Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Xenophon Hassenplug
Opened
1994
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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 Hill, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 48.2 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 49.4 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 150 | 330 | 415 | 320 | 289 | 151 | 374 | 310 | 2657 | 256 | 454 | 337 | 120 | 270 | 138 | 333 | 410 | 350 | 2668 | 5325 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 46.7 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 106 | 275 | 413 | 314 | 263 | 135 | 355 | 287 | 2457 | 248 | 364 | 325 | 94 | 260 | 131 | 321 | 403 | 348 | 2494 | 4951 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.2 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 160 | 341 | 519 | 388 | 342 | 181 | 452 | 346 | 3066 | 299 | 473 | 403 | 143 | 317 | 144 | 370 | 464 | 360 | 2973 | 6039 |
White/Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.7 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 337 | 160 | 341 | 415 | 320 | 342 | 151 | 374 | 346 | 2786 | 299 | 454 | 337 | 143 | 317 | 144 | 333 | 410 | 360 | 2797 | 5583 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hill
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileMatch clubface, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Hill
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hill. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Cup More Often Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedControl driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up par or better, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 5 yards, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedAdvanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hill
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 Hill
Get answers to common questions about playing Hill and what to expect.
How difficult is Hill for mid-handicap golfers?
Hill presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 74.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hill?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5495 yards. The back tees extend to 6039.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hill?
With a course rating of 74.5 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 Hill and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6039.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hill 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 Hill strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6039.0 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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