60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hill Barn Golf Club (1008454)
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
35
35 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
153
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
Hill Barn Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hill Barn, 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%Aim 21%Scoring 21%Precision 18%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.
20.2
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
34.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hill Barn
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row
Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.</p>
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hill Barn.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hillbarngolf.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
Hill Barn Ln, Worthing BN14 9QF, UK
Course Description
Hill Barn Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Worthing, England, offering an 18-hole course with scenic views and hillside terrain. The club provides tee times, golf coaching, membership options, a restaurant, and event spaces for functions and societies. It emphasizes a welcoming course experience for players of all abilities, with current course conditions and a historic setting near the South Downs. The club also promotes Get Into Golf initiatives and hosts a range of member and guest activities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Links
Architect
Hawtree Ltd
Opened
1935
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(110 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 Hill Barn, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red 2019
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant precision tests on mostly par fours with short ones favoring wedges and long ones needing irons, while back nine toughness heightens risks on close holes.
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706215 yards5683 metersCR 70.0Bogey 93.0Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 44.9 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 48.1 · Slope 132
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 322 | 447 | 377 | 305 | 134 | 346 | 292 | 264 | 439 | 2926 | 350 | 174 | 325 | 423 | 373 | 445 | 466 | 220 | 513 | 3289 | 6215 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 706031 yards5515 metersCR 69.1Bogey 91.7Slope 122
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.3 · Slope 112
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.4 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 439 | 373 | 300 | 121 | 338 | 286 | 251 | 437 | 2861 | 346 | 166 | 325 | 405 | 360 | 423 | 456 | 192 | 497 | 3170 | 6031 |
R
Red 2019 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 755711 yards5222 metersCR 72.7Bogey 103.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.5 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 38 | 75 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 310 | 433 | 325 | 301 | 115 | 298 | 276 | 245 | 427 | 2730 | 337 | 154 | 320 | 392 | 322 | 407 | 435 | 146 | 468 | 2981 | 5711 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hill Barn
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 35 Programs
% match to course practice profile63% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit intended line, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring22%
Precision13%
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Get Started60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Check clubface, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For Red 2019 tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hill Barn
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hill Barn. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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35% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
36% match
For Red 2019 tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
37% match
For Red 2019 tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
39% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
57% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy19%
55% match
For White tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Trajectory25%
Aim23%
36% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
18% match
For White tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
41% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment12%
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
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%
64% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim36%
Precision34%
Scoring15%
58% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment19%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
75% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Precision18%
Distance Control18%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy21%
Alignment12%
70% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
60% match
For Yellow tees
Set up for success, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP6 drills
Alignment29%
Accuracy25%
Scoring24%
66% match
For Yellow tees
Visualize the line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started47% match
For Yellow tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Aim15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
Alignment15%
73% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision15%
Aim15%
62% match
For Yellow tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Yellow tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring28%
Distance Control17%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision22%
Aim15%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Feel the green, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim13%
Trajectory12%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Barn
Get answers to common questions about playing Hill Barn and what to expect.
How difficult is Hill Barn for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hill Barn technically exacting. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hill Barn?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5963 yards. The back tees extend to 6215.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hill Barn?
With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hill Barn and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6215.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hill Barn and how should I play it?
Hill Barn is designed as a Links layout. 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 Hill Barn strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6215.0 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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