24% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control41%
Visualization41%
Dispersion18%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
179
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
Hillcrest Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest 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 24%Scoring 21%Aim 21%Precision 17%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.
18.8
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillcrest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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 Hillcrest Country 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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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
27749 Prospect Ave, Adel, IA 50003, USA
Course Description
Hillcrest Country Club is a private 9-hole golf club near Adel, Iowa that overlooks the scenic Raccoon River Valley. The golf course is a par 70 with 4 alternate tee boxes which provides you the feel of playing an 18-hole layout. The club offers private golf cart storage, golf cart rental, men's and women's leagues, and various golf events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Lohmann
Opened
1956
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.7(26 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 Hillcrest Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par fours and mixed par threes that test iron control and up-and-down skill, with bogey pressure building on select tougher holes amid overall scoring chances.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 705345 yards4887 metersCR 66.2Bogey 86.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 43.2 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 107 | 415 | 374 | 352 | 135 | 430 | 315 | 232 | 2701 | 341 | 107 | 415 | 374 | 352 | 147 | 430 | 315 | 163 | 2644 | 5345 |
W
White-Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705720 yards5230 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.0Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.4 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 107 | 463 | 374 | 352 | 135 | 505 | 330 | 232 | 2853 | 355 | 125 | 463 | 374 | 352 | 185 | 505 | 345 | 163 | 2867 | 5720 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714995 yards4567 metersCR 69.0Bogey 96.5Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 95 | 415 | 278 | 348 | 118 | 430 | 315 | 232 | 2572 | 341 | 107 | 415 | 374 | 348 | 135 | 235 | 315 | 153 | 2423 | 4995 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile30% match
For Red tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started52% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment18%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Aim34%
Scoring20%
Alignment14%
10 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillcrest 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 · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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51% match
For Red tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision25%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
40% match
For Red tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Aim19%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Scoring19%
Alignment14%
81% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Precision15%
72% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Red tees
Mix short game shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
51% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment32%
Aim30%
Scoring24%
67% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control22%
Scoring16%
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Get Started78% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
45% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy33%
Alignment27%
61% match
For White-Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment24%
Scoring14%
68% match
For White-Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Precision22%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For White-Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy18%
Alignment12%
53% match
For White-Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White-Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion24%
Scoring18%
37% match
For White-Blue tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
65% match
For White-Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring13%
78% match
For White-Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For White-Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
46% match
For White-Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment25%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started61% match
For White-Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Alignment23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For White-Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
82% match
For White-Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim19%
Precision18%
71% match
For White-Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim15%
Precision12%
59% match
For Gold tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP4 drills
Scoring40%
Precision26%
Green Reading14%
30% match
For Gold tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
42% match
For Gold tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
Alignment15%
47% match
For Gold tees
Beat streaks, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading10%
70% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
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Get Started49% match
For Gold tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
64% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control21%
72% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim20%
Alignment18%
Distance Control16%
72% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
54% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Dispersion17%
Scoring15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillcrest Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hillcrest Country Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5358 yards. The back tees extend to 5720.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillcrest Country Club?
With a course rating of 67.7 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 Hillcrest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5720.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hillcrest Country Club and how should I play it?
Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 5720.0 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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