61% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hickory Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
225
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Hickory Hills Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hickory Hills Gc, 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 25%Scoring 25%Aim 18%Accuracy 15%Precision 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.
19.6
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hickory Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | Opportunities Discovery
Discover opportunities amongst woods undiscovered shots and clubs worth putting to action more often. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
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
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hickory Hills Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hickoryhillsgolf@msn.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
E4080 Hickory Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701, USA
Course Description
Hickory Hills GC is an 18-hole, executive-length golf course located just south of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The course emphasizes a recreational-friendly experience with lush fairways and friendly customer service, offering tee times, lessons, and special offers. It serves golfers in the Chippewa Valley and surrounding areas, featuring group outings, leagues, junior programs, and Stay & Play packages to attract both locals and visitors. The facility highlights awards recognition from Readers Choice and Volume One Magazine for many years and provides booking through its online tee-time portal.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
63
Type
Parkland
Architect
Steven Johnson
Opened
1993
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(252 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 Hickory Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par three tests that pressure iron control while compact par fours reward straight tee shots, though select tougher stretches raise score risk from errors.This course plays like a precision test with frequent brief approaches demanding touch over power, where small mistakes on key holes amplify scoring trouble.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 634174 yards3817 metersCR 61.0Bogey 79.8Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 41.0 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 38.8 · Slope 99
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 63 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 156 | 358 | 272 | 163 | 291 | 144 | 335 | 336 | 2394 | 158 | 262 | 175 | 169 | 312 | 113 | 159 | 272 | 160 | 1780 | 4174 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 613435 yards3141 metersCR 56.9Bogey 72.9Slope 86
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.1 · Slope 96
Back Nine · CR 26.7 · BR 33.8 · Slope 76
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 29 | 61 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 288 | 130 | 277 | 200 | 143 | 261 | 113 | 279 | 310 | 2001 | 128 | 217 | 137 | 144 | 272 | 83 | 109 | 225 | 119 | 1434 | 3435 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 633909 yards3574 metersCR 60.1Bogey 77.9Slope 96
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 40.3 · Slope 100
Back Nine · CR 29.1 · BR 37.6 · Slope 91
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 63 |
| Handicap | 5 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 144 | 345 | 261 | 156 | 275 | 133 | 325 | 318 | 2288 | 147 | 242 | 156 | 157 | 298 | 96 | 138 | 240 | 147 | 1621 | 3909 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 633909 yards3574 metersCR 62.5Bogey 86.3Slope 101
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 46.0 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 40.3 · Slope 92
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 33 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 30 | 63 |
| Handicap | 3 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 331 | 144 | 345 | 261 | 156 | 275 | 133 | 325 | 318 | 2288 | 147 | 242 | 156 | 157 | 298 | 96 | 138 | 240 | 147 | 1621 | 3909 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hickory Hills Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile74% match
For Blue tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring25%
Aim10%
54% match
For Blue tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision28%
Scoring23%
Trajectory18%
35% match
For Blue tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
16 Week Flagship Program for Hickory Hills Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hickory Hills Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started56% match
For Blue tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim22%
Dispersion16%
68% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim19%
Scoring17%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control18%
Scoring13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring13%
Accuracy11%
57% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim33%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Alignment21%
Distance Control21%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision18%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment14%
41% match
For Red tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
73% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started81% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
37% match
For Red tees
Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics19%
Trajectory17%
37% match
For Red tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
79% match
For Red tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment26%
Aim25%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
63% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
68% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Alignment17%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring27%
Alignment18%
56% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring32%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
64% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy25%
Alignment18%
71% match
For White tees
Turn into par saves, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy14%
Alignment13%
49% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
51% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
67% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
59% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Alignment25%
Scoring21%
67% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring27%
Distance Control11%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
57% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Accuracy12%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
71% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring15%
76% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
67% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
60% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment21%
Accuracy14%
27% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
51% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
62% match
For White tees
Thread the gap, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
78% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring30%
Accuracy15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hickory Hills Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Hickory Hills Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Hickory Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hickory Hills Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 61.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 63.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hickory Hills Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3804 yards. The back tees extend to 4174.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hickory Hills Gc?
With a course rating of 61.0 and par 63, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 63 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hickory Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4174.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hickory Hills Gc and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Hickory Hills Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 101.0 and yardage reaching 4174.0 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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