Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillandale Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
222
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
Hillandale Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillandale 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
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 Hillandale Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Hillandale Gc.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
karlk@hillandalegolf.com
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Facilities
Location
1600 Hillandale Rd, Durham, NC 27705, USA
Course Description
Hillandale Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Durham, North Carolina. The club features four distinct teeing areas, a national-award-winning golf shop, driving range, and a pro shop offering club fitting and repair, along with lessons and clinics for players of all levels. The course emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere with dining at The Grill, instructional programs, leagues, and community events open to the public. Open to all golfers, Hillandale provides a complete golf experience from tee time reservations to instruction and merchandise.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Cobb
Opened
1911
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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 Hillandale Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White Tees
Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 481 | 402 | 162 | 332 | 375 | 184 | 383 | 387 | 3039 | 409 | 362 | 335 | 362 | 434 | 178 | 369 | 185 | 483 | 3117 | 6156 |
Light Blue Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.8 · BR 42.2 · Slope 97
Back Nine · CR 30.4 · BR 42.3 · Slope 101
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 219 | 268 | 244 | 109 | 228 | 255 | 110 | 215 | 197 | 1845 | 217 | 229 | 229 | 222 | 249 | 123 | 258 | 72 | 251 | 1850 | 3695 |
Red Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 47.4 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 360 | 302 | 118 | 292 | 321 | 110 | 278 | 314 | 2385 | 259 | 279 | 231 | 290 | 311 | 125 | 337 | 151 | 361 | 2344 | 4729 |
White Tees Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 466 | 382 | 147 | 314 | 351 | 169 | 350 | 387 | 2875 | 361 | 341 | 330 | 351 | 419 | 160 | 355 | 168 | 466 | 2951 | 5826 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillandale 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 profileMatch plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Open up and fly, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
14 Week Flagship Program for Hillandale Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillandale Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from tight lie, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid trouble spots, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hillandale Gc
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 Hillandale Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillandale Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillandale Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hillandale Gc technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillandale Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4926 yards. The back tees extend to 6156.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillandale Gc?
With a course rating of 69.7 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 Hillandale Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6156.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hillandale 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 Hillandale Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6156.0 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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