51% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
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
195
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 27%Scoring 23%Precision 19%Accuracy 15%Aim 14%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.5
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.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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
9401 E O St, Lincoln, NE 68527, USA
Course Description
Hillcrest Country Club is a private club in Lincoln, Nebraska offering golf, aquatics, tennis, and clubhouse facilities for members and guests. The 18-hole golf course has a rich heritage and is complemented by a swimming facility with a competitive swim team, a comprehensive tennis program, and a clubhouse that hosts events including weddings and social gatherings. The club emphasizes membership options and provides dining, banquet, and event services for families and guests, supported by a dedicated staff.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William H Tucker
Opened
1929
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Business Claimed
⭐4.6(209 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 White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four battles that stress precise tee and iron play, while par fives mix birdie lures with error penalties in a tough scoring test.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726059 yards5540 metersCR 75.2Bogey 105.1Slope 127
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.2 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 51.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 429 | 420 | 200 | 500 | 343 | 339 | 375 | 150 | 386 | 3142 | 380 | 499 | 136 | 335 | 301 | 360 | 170 | 382 | 354 | 2917 | 6059 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725357 yards4898 metersCR 71.5Bogey 99.4Slope 119
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 49.6 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 49.8 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 350 | 195 | 456 | 275 | 314 | 286 | 142 | 324 | 2698 | 366 | 421 | 140 | 309 | 288 | 342 | 160 | 285 | 348 | 2659 | 5357 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726478 yards5923 metersCR 77.5Bogey 108.6Slope 132
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.2 · BR 54.8 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 53.8 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 467 | 437 | 225 | 552 | 358 | 349 | 388 | 157 | 400 | 3333 | 405 | 505 | 144 | 362 | 325 | 375 | 190 | 396 | 443 | 3145 | 6478 |
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 profile43% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring18%
71% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Dispersion23%
Scoring20%
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Target Cup Accurately On Every Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
40% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
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Get Started64% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion14%
Alignment12%
43% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory17%
48% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
74% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Alignment12%
49% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring30%
Visualization17%
66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring19%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim22%
Precision22%
Dispersion18%
52% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring18%
72% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy21%
Alignment15%
66% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
61% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
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Get Started63% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control17%
34% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
77% match
For Gold tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring21%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Gold tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring27%
Aim10%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Gold tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
50% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP8 drills
Precision36%
Scoring17%
Aim13%
43% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started45% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control22%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision15%
Dispersion15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment28%
Aim16%
65% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
57% match
For Gold tees
Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision23%
Alignment15%
43% match
For Red tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started79% match
For Red tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
76% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
51% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control33%
Visualization22%
62% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision41%
Dispersion31%
Scoring19%
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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?
Hillcrest Country Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 132.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 77.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5918 yards. The back tees extend to 6478.0 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 77.5 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hillcrest Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6478.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
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 132.0 and yardage reaching 6478.0 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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