Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Community Golf Center

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Dayton, Ohio, United States of America
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Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

196

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

Hills Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hills, 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

Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 20%Accuracy 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.

20.4
Average HCP
12
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hills

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Driving Range31 min

Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing

Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill
Short Game26 min

Pitch | Fairway | Uphill/Downhill

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hills.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@golf-dayton.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

2917 Berkley Street

Course Information

Holes

36

Par

71

Type

Parkland

Architect

Alex Campbell

Opened

1909

Google Reviews

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4.1(209 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 Hills, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Gold

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady tests of iron precision on short par fours and tricky par threes, building score pressure on peak difficulty holes while par fives tempt birdie bids with layup risks.
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Gold Tee

Gender: MalePar 715243 yards4794 metersCR 65.1Bogey 86.6Slope 116

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114

Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.5 · Slope 117

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par444435434354334545443671
Handicap171159371151310416128146218
Yardage265298308327130420371128320256731513616025849230242530927926765243

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hills

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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37% match
For Gold tees

Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy40%
Scoring38%
Green Reading13%

13 Week Flagship Program for Hills

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hills. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 53 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–77 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–103 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–127 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–133 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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56% match
For Gold tees

Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Precision28%
Distance Control18%
46% match
For Gold tees

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
40% match
For Gold tees

Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory16%
58% match
For Gold tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Alignment28%
Scoring14%
71% match
For Gold tees

Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Accuracy15%
57% match
For Gold tees

Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision24%
Aim14%

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64% match
For White tees

Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
36% match
For White tees

Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%

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72% match
For White tees

Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy17%
Scoring17%
68% match
For White tees

Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Aim14%
74% match
For White tees

Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Scoring30%
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
61% match
For White tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Aim25%
Scoring25%

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62% match
For Gold tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
38% match
For Gold tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hills

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 Hills

Get answers to common questions about playing Hills and what to expect.

How difficult is Hills for mid-handicap golfers?

Hills presents a demanding test. With a slope of 126.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hills?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5554 yards. The back tees extend to 5865.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hills?

With a course rating of 73.1 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 Hills and how does yardage affect play?

Measuring 5865.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.

What type of course is Hills and how should I play it?

Hills 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 Hills strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 5865.0 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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