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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

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

Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 18%Dispersion 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.

18.1
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hillandale Gc

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25
Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

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

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.

Diagram for Driver | Y Area
Driving Range31 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

karlk@hillandalegolf.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

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

Tee Insight:This course tests steady approaches on par fours where slight misses spark bogey trouble, while par fives lure birdie bids but double bogey waits on bold errors.
B

Blue Tees Tee

Gender: MalePar 716156 yards5629 metersCR 69.7Bogey 93.1Slope 126

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.3 · Slope 126

Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par454344344354444534353671
Handicap139115175117346122181014816
Yardage333481402162332375184383387303940936233536243417836918548331176156

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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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.

Week 13 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Control Every 6 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–37 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Make Par Around the Green

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–56 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 11–126 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 13–147 days

Driving Range · Driver

Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

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77% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
58% match
For White Tees tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Scoring18%
Distance Control14%
73% match
For White Tees tees

Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
52% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment30%
Accuracy14%
68% match
For White Tees tees

Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
64% match
For White Tees tees

Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control20%
79% match
For White Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Aim14%
27% match
For Blue Tees tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%

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43% match
For Blue Tees tees

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
73% match
For Blue Tees tees

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Precision19%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Blue Tees tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Dispersion25%
Scoring19%
59% match
For Blue Tees tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Blue Tees tees

Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Precision15%
62% match
For Blue Tees tees

Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%

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73% match
For Red Tees tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion11%
64% match
For Red Tees tees

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Red Tees tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
58% match
For Red Tees tees

Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control15%

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55% match
For Red Tees tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring24%
Distance Control14%
84% match
For Red Tees tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
47% match
For Light Blue Tees tees

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
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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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