Practice Programs

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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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

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

Distance Control 24%Scoring 24%Accuracy 18%Aim 17%Precision 14%

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.

17.9
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
31.6
Maximum HCP

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.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Putting15 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]

Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | 3 Landing Zones
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

info@hickoryhills.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

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

Google Reviews

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4.7(107 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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Red

Tee Insight:Expect constant tests of iron accuracy on short par fours and strategic restraint on reachable par fives where errors cost big on hardest marked holes. The course plays as control gauntlet favoring touch over power.
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Gold Tee

Gender: FemalePar 724605 yards4211 metersCR 67.1Bogey 93.6Slope 113

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114

Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 46.4 · Slope 111

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par453444354364453443453672
Handicap591311771531110821441618612
Yardage220380134240220335148397321239521523943013127520012726532822104605

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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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.

Week 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–47 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–67 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Sink All Short Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 7–86 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–94 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 9–105 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts On All Shots

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 11–127 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 133 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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74% match
For Red tees

Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
70% match
For White tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%

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54% match
For White tees

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
78% match
For White tees

Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy18%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For White tees

Pick line and commit, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Gold tees

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Precision25%
Aim21%
65% match
For Gold tees

Hit intended line, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Scoring22%
Alignment14%

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65% match
For Gold tees

Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy20%
Alignment17%
78% match
For Gold tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
71% match
For Gold tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim20%
Precision16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hickory Hills Golf Club

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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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