Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
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
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 Hillcrest Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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.
Driver | Visualized Course
Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
keith@hillcrestccindy.com
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Facilities
Location
6098 Fall Creek Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46220, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Diddel
Opened
1924
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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 White
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.4 · Slope 127
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 332 | 410 | 357 | 148 | 431 | 519 | 338 | 405 | 283 | 3223 | 515 | 348 | 148 | 446 | 348 | 380 | 431 | 217 | 389 | 3222 | 6445 |
Family Tee Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 26.5 · BR 34.6 · Slope 87
Back Nine · CR 29.7 · BR 39.3 · Slope 103
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 143 | 181 | 143 | 105 | 220 | 204 | 141 | 182 | 81 | 1400 | 334 | 201 | 89 | 238 | 200 | 227 | 202 | 145 | 194 | 1830 | 3230 |
Senior Gold Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.3 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 44.1 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 300 | 350 | 320 | 105 | 300 | 400 | 300 | 303 | 240 | 2618 | 412 | 306 | 100 | 372 | 324 | 315 | 332 | 146 | 357 | 2664 | 5282 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.8 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 316 | 407 | 350 | 132 | 420 | 514 | 329 | 395 | 274 | 3137 | 505 | 340 | 118 | 405 | 342 | 374 | 427 | 200 | 380 | 3091 | 6228 |
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profileFlop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedControl distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Control Wedge Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Square feet to the line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep within 6 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedPinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest Country Club
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 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?
Hillcrest Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.1 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 4838 yards. The back tees extend to 6445.0 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 71.1 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 6445.0 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 127.0 and yardage reaching 6445.0 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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