60% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Green Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Green Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Green Hills Golf 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 27%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.1
Average HCP
9.2
Minimum HCP
30
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Green Hills Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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 Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Green Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
michelle@greenhillsgolfclub.net
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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
3800 E Fairfield Rd, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Arnold Hertenstin
Opened
1928
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⭐4.4(99 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 Green Hills Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests on long par fives where position off the tee sets up risk reward plays and tough par fours press iron play for steady pars amid bogey threats.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716500 yards5944 metersCR 70.5Bogey 93.0Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 46.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 523 | 204 | 466 | 131 | 366 | 585 | 145 | 375 | 415 | 3210 | 360 | 184 | 506 | 161 | 411 | 389 | 337 | 552 | 390 | 3290 | 6500 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715927 yards5420 metersCR 67.9Bogey 89.9Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.5 · Slope 115
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 516 | 157 | 446 | 118 | 353 | 542 | 111 | 346 | 365 | 2954 | 336 | 152 | 469 | 151 | 371 | 331 | 310 | 509 | 344 | 2973 | 5927 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714788 yards4378 metersCR 67.4Bogey 93.0Slope 109
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 105
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | — | 14 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 401 | 130 | 339 | 100 | 247 | 452 | 97 | 262 | 338 | 2366 | 230 | 114 | 423 | 124 | 319 | 280 | 220 | 420 | 292 | 2422 | 4788 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Green Hills Golf 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 profile61% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control21%
Scoring14%
65% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Green Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Green Hills Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink More Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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68% match
For Red tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion21%
Scoring21%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
64% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring28%
Alignment13%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
Precision16%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
56% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
58% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
77% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
73% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
58% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
61% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
53% match
For White tees
Judge distance carefully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Aim21%
Distance Control15%
66% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
52% match
For White tees
Dial in aim, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Precision21%
Dispersion15%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For White tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy19%
45% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
65% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Aim22%
65% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim14%
Scoring13%
59% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control15%
Alignment14%
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Get Started72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
78% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Scoring15%
53% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control13%
80% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring18%
Accuracy17%
36% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
60% match
For Blue tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control30%
Visualization23%
65% match
For Blue tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision21%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
64% match
For Blue tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
15% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
52% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion19%
77% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
66% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision25%
Aim15%
55% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Scoring24%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Green Hills Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Green Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Green Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Green Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Green Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 121.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Green Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5644 yards. The back tees extend to 6500.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Green Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 70.5 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 Green Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6500.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Green Hills Golf 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 Green Hills Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 6500.0 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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