46% match
For Black tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Distance Control22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
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
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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 20%Precision 20%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
33.2
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: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
Max@hillcrest.cc
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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
4610 W Hillcrest Dr, Boise, ID 83705, USA
Course Description
Hillcrest Country Club is a golf-centric country club offering recreation and social activity to its members. It is located in Boise, Idaho, and provides amenities such as golf, tennis, and health and wellness programs.
country club • golf • tennis • recreation • social activity • health and wellness • dining • social events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
A. Vernon Macan
Opened
1940
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Business Claimed
⭐4.5(323 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 Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with back-to-back par fours of mixed lengths where the longer ones create peak scoring pressure per difficulty rankings, while par fives bring reachable targets if tee and layup shots land well.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 716789 yards6208 metersCR 72.6Bogey 97.3Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.9 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 49.4 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 459 | 405 | 211 | 439 | 295 | 535 | 133 | 394 | 3226 | 404 | 536 | 553 | 181 | 449 | 414 | 418 | 196 | 412 | 3563 | 6789 |
B
Black/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716552 yards5991 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.7Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 48.2 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 409 | 405 | 196 | 439 | 286 | 535 | 133 | 394 | 3152 | 404 | 536 | 513 | 181 | 397 | 414 | 381 | 173 | 401 | 3400 | 6552 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716314 yards5774 metersCR 69.9Bogey 93.8Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.8 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 339 | 409 | 398 | 196 | 416 | 286 | 514 | 118 | 342 | 3018 | 393 | 516 | 513 | 151 | 397 | 371 | 381 | 173 | 401 | 3296 | 6314 |
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile37% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy23%
64% match
For Black tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Aim26%
Scoring21%
44% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
12 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 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started49% match
For Black tees
Land softly, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP6 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Black tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Black tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Precision14%
49% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min29 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Scoring21%
Mechanics11%
38% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
62% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment24%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
71% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Aim14%
Precision14%
71% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring27%
Aim22%
59% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
80% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Dispersion16%
63% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
46% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision35%
Aim34%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For Black/White tees
Set a target, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Black/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
57% match
For Black/White tees
Dial in touch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy31%
Green Reading8%
57% match
For Black/White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
62% match
For Black/White tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
56% match
For Black/White tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
60% match
For Black/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control17%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Black/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision16%
Aim15%
71% match
For Black/White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For Black/White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control21%
Alignment16%
54% match
For Black/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision32%
Aim23%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Black/White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment22%
Aim22%
Scoring21%
71% match
For Black/White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Black/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Black/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Black/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim27%
Distance Control20%
38% match
For Black/White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
63% match
For Black/White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
53% match
For Black/White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 minUnknown HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Precision30%
Dispersion11%
30% match
For Black/White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
65% match
For Black/White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started57% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring29%
Visualization12%
48% match
For White tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
62% match
For White tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min22 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Distance Control16%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For White tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
51% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
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. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6552 yards. The back tees extend to 6789.0 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 72.6 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 Hillcrest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6789.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hillcrest Country Club 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 Hillcrest Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6789.0 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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