Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Community Golf Center
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
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
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 Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
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.
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@golf-dayton.com
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Facilities
Location
2917 Berkley Street
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex Campbell
Opened
1909
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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
Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.5 · BR 43.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 43.5 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | — | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 298 | 308 | 327 | 130 | 420 | 371 | 128 | 320 | 2567 | 315 | 136 | 160 | 258 | 492 | 302 | 425 | 309 | 279 | 2676 | 5243 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 49.0 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 298 | 308 | 327 | 130 | 420 | 371 | 128 | 320 | 2567 | 315 | 136 | 160 | 258 | 492 | 302 | 425 | 309 | 279 | 2676 | 5243 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 50.9 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 10 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 295 | 330 | 349 | 349 | 158 | 463 | 404 | 151 | 352 | 2851 | 355 | 154 | 165 | 336 | 525 | 324 | 472 | 352 | 331 | 3014 | 5865 |
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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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileChoose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on alignment, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Fade or draw short irons, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read long breaks, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedLand 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
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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