57% match
For White tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Great Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
Great Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Great Hills Country 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 29%Precision 20%Scoring 18%Aim 17%Dispersion 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.
16.2
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Great Hills Country Club
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
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.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Great Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
lharper@greathillscc.org
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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
5914 Lost Horizon Dr, Austin, TX 78759, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Don January/Billy Martindale
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(143 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 Great Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron accuracy repeatedly through long par fours and demanding par fives that punish poor positioning. Back nine raises scoring risks with tougher long holes forcing careful tee and approach choices.This course tests iron accuracy repeatedly through long par fours and demanding par fives that punish poor positioning. Back nine raises scoring risks with tougher long holes forcing careful tee and approach choices.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716648 yards6079 metersCR 73.8Bogey 100.0Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 49.3 · Slope 137
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 50.7 · Slope 145
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 164 | 393 | 452 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 443 | 393 | 3303 | 178 | 563 | 190 | 417 | 404 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 477 | 3345 | 6648 |
B
Blue/White Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 716335 yards5793 metersCR 72.3Bogey 97.9Slope 138
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 143
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 511 | 164 | 365 | 404 | 390 | 355 | 202 | 420 | 326 | 3137 | 178 | 540 | 190 | 376 | 354 | 561 | 378 | 177 | 444 | 3198 | 6335 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716106 yards5583 metersCR 71.0Bogey 96.5Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 142
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 8 | — | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 501 | 140 | 365 | 404 | 367 | 339 | 173 | 420 | 326 | 3035 | 157 | 540 | 174 | 376 | 354 | 534 | 354 | 138 | 444 | 3071 | 6106 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Great Hills Country 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP3 drills
Scoring40%
Precision37%
Alignment13%
79% match
For White tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
72% match
For White tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Dispersion15%
Accuracy15%
13 Week Flagship Program for Great Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Great Hills Country 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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53% match
For White tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min21 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Precision22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started21% match
For White tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
84% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
69% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
62% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Alignment25%
Scoring16%
54% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
86% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision22%
Aim16%
60% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy21%
Alignment13%
80% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
55% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Aim15%
54% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started43% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control28%
Precision13%
85% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Control wedge rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring26%
Accuracy11%
43% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Alignment30%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP6 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment16%
Aim12%
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Get Started79% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control17%
Aim14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim37%
Scoring14%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Precision13%
79% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
79% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
49% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision39%
Scoring35%
Aim10%
74% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Alignment18%
68% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
79% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim22%
Dispersion19%
44% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started46% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
42% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
51% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment23%
Scoring18%
62% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Alignment20%
Accuracy17%
73% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue/White Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control29%
Precision18%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Great Hills Country Club
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 Great Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Great Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Great Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Great Hills Country Club technically exacting. The slope of 141.0 places it firmly in the upper difficulty tier. The course rating of 73.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Great Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6377 yards. The back tees extend to 6648.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Great Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.8 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 Great Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6648.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Great Hills Country 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 Great Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 141.0 and yardage reaching 6648.0 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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