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Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hickory Hills Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
200
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
Hickory Hills Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hickory 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
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 Hickory Hills Golf Club
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 | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Hickory Hills Golf Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
info@hickoryhills.com
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Facilities
Location
3344 Georgesville-Wrightsville Rd, Grove City, OH 43123, USA
Course Description
Hickory Hills Golf Club is a private golf club in central Ohio known for its Jack Kidwell-designed, signature golf course set on 181 acres of mature woodland, rolling hills, streams and five lakes. Established in 1979, the club emphasizes a tranquil, wildlife-rich environment with no housing adjacent to the course, offering a quiet, private golfing experience for members and guests. Located near Grove City, Ohio, it highlights a traditional golf experience with natural beauty and landscape features that attract golf enthusiasts seeking a refined course in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jack Kidwell
Opened
1979
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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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 111
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 380 | 134 | 240 | 220 | 335 | 148 | 397 | 321 | 2395 | 215 | 239 | 430 | 131 | 275 | 200 | 127 | 265 | 328 | 2210 | 4605 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.6 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 336 | 443 | 134 | 315 | 306 | 370 | 148 | 457 | 321 | 2830 | 302 | 313 | 466 | 131 | 316 | 309 | 127 | 340 | 328 | 2632 | 5462 |
Red/Gold Combo Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.1 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 443 | 134 | 240 | 306 | 335 | 148 | 457 | 321 | 2604 | 215 | 313 | 466 | 131 | 316 | 309 | 127 | 265 | 328 | 2470 | 5074 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.6 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.6 · Slope 137
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 11 | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 505 | 140 | 354 | 343 | 400 | 158 | 515 | 332 | 3102 | 315 | 327 | 520 | 155 | 362 | 334 | 146 | 342 | 367 | 2868 | 5970 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hickory 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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% match to course practice profileSink All Long Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Hickory Hills Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hickory Hills Golf 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
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 · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedCheck clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedMaximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Set sights, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hickory Hills Golf 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 Hickory Hills Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hickory Hills Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hickory Hills Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hickory Hills Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 134.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hickory Hills Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5288 yards. The back tees extend to 5970.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hickory Hills Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.6 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 Hickory Hills Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5970.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hickory Hills Golf Club 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 Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 5970.0 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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