28% match
For Blue tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hill Crest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
163
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Hill Crest Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hill Crest Country 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 23%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 13%
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.
17.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hill Crest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered 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 Hill Crest Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
danmerchant@gmail.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
3411 Leechburg Rd, Lower Burrell, PA 15068, USA
Course Description
Hill Crest Country Club is a private golf and social club located in Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1923, it offers a family-friendly environment with golf, tennis, dining, pool, and event services, serving members and guests in the Alle-Kiski Valley. The club emphasizes a relaxing, welcoming atmosphere with a historic heritage and a range of hospitality and recreational amenities. It operates as a traditional country club focused on member experiences, weddings, and special events within the local community.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Emil Loeffler/John McGlynn
Opened
1923
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(176 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 Crest Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:(Block5)This course forces constant choices between safe tee shots on long par fours and bold attacks on shorter ones, with par fives adding position risks and back nine ramping up trouble for steady scoring.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716209 yards5678 metersCR 70.5Bogey 95.9Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.4 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 435 | 536 | 338 | 338 | 349 | 190 | 418 | 118 | 3062 | 412 | 554 | 390 | 160 | 555 | 278 | 378 | 301 | 119 | 3147 | 6209 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715503 yards5032 metersCR 67.4Bogey 91.0Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.8 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 313 | 426 | 488 | 283 | 320 | 285 | 143 | 346 | 110 | 2714 | 358 | 456 | 343 | 142 | 491 | 258 | 365 | 264 | 112 | 2789 | 5503 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715970 yards5459 metersCR 69.6Bogey 94.2Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.7 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 17 | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 431 | 512 | 332 | 328 | 325 | 163 | 398 | 114 | 2929 | 410 | 539 | 375 | 153 | 532 | 272 | 370 | 275 | 115 | 3041 | 5970 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hill Crest Country 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile60% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
52% match
For Blue tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
43% match
For Blue tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim30%
Alignment23%
10 Week Flagship Program for Hill Crest Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hill Crest Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
How straight can you roll it? Test your setup
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
46% match
For Blue tees
Center fairway hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
43% match
For Blue tees
Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy36%
Green Reading11%
59% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim28%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
50% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring25%
Alignment17%
34% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory32%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
43% match
For Gold tees
Test your setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring42%
Alignment33%
Aim25%
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Get Started74% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Aim15%
79% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim20%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
60% match
For Gold tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Gold tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
79% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
66% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Aim14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision27%
Alignment12%
68% match
For Gold tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
70% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring23%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision15%
Aim14%
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Get Started68% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Aim18%
64% match
For White tees
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control16%
Scoring14%
53% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP3 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory17%
Dispersion14%
69% match
For White tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
36% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Aim26%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For White tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Distance Control13%
54% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
41% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim27%
Alignment18%
66% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Alignment18%
67% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim19%
Precision19%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Aim19%
Alignment18%
62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
53% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control31%
Alignment22%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim14%
Dispersion14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hill Crest Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hill Crest Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hill Crest Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hill Crest Country Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 137.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 70.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hill Crest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5856 yards. The back tees extend to 6209.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hill Crest Country 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 Hill Crest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6209.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hill Crest Country Club and how should I play it?
Hill Crest Country Club is designed as a Parkland 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 Crest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 137.0 and yardage reaching 6209.0 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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