59% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Gold Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Gold Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Gold Hills Golf Course, 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 24%Distance Control 24%Precision 20%Aim 19%Dispersion 11%
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.
18
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Gold Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Gold Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
dtorrance@gold-hills.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
Macomb, IL 61455, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dan Torrence
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(42 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 Gold Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests on iron shots to par fours and threes, raising bogey risks on tough ones while par fives tempt birdies with smart play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716375 yards5829 metersCR 71.4Bogey 93.0Slope 116
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.7 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 485 | 330 | 140 | 445 | 400 | 370 | 385 | 190 | 530 | 3275 | 450 | 325 | 195 | 215 | 540 | 500 | 180 | 410 | 285 | 3100 | 6375 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715225 yards4778 metersCR 65.8Bogey 85.6Slope 107
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.6 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.0 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 435 | 210 | 125 | 405 | 310 | 320 | 335 | 120 | 450 | 2710 | 375 | 300 | 135 | 145 | 450 | 420 | 95 | 340 | 255 | 2515 | 5225 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715920 yards5413 metersCR 69.2Bogey 90.0Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 45.5 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 12 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | — | 1 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 470 | 325 | 130 | 430 | 350 | 340 | 365 | 170 | 465 | 3045 | 430 | 310 | 165 | 150 | 520 | 480 | 160 | 390 | 270 | 2875 | 5920 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704800 yards4389 metersCR 68.2Bogey 93.1Slope 106
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 47.0 · Slope 107
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.1 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 2 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 410 | 115 | 120 | 350 | 290 | 300 | 310 | 90 | 445 | 2430 | 330 | 290 | 95 | 145 | 440 | 400 | 90 | 330 | 250 | 2370 | 4800 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Gold Hills Golf Course
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Red tees
Stop Missing Short Putts
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
49% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
60% match
For Red tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Gold Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Gold Hills Golf Course. 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 5.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started54% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion29%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
49% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory18%
59% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
28% match
For Red tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
64% match
For Red tees
Sink Every Mid Putt
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
66% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Scoring30%
Aim18%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Set up for success, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
78% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For Blue tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP5 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
78% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim19%
Dispersion17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment25%
Precision18%
72% match
For Gold tees
Visualize the line, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
51% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Mechanics15%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim24%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
54% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
74% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Aim14%
66% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring23%
Accuracy13%
72% match
For Gold tees
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment25%
Aim25%
Scoring22%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim22%
Accuracy16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Trajectory14%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring26%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring20%
Precision13%
74% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
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Get Started67% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring19%
Accuracy18%
Aim15%
63% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
50% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
59% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
Dispersion16%
74% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Dispersion11%
Precision11%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Gold Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Gold Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Gold Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Gold Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. The 116.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Gold Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5588 yards. The back tees extend to 6375.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Gold Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 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 Gold Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6375.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Gold Hills Golf Course 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 Gold Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 116.0 and yardage reaching 6375.0 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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