Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Hillcrest Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest, 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 37%Distance Control 25%Precision 15%Accuracy 11%Trajectory 10%

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.

16.8

Average HCP

9.9

Minimum HCP

30.2

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hillcrest

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

Putting18 min

Single Tee, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a row.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet

Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.

Driving Range31 min

All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge

Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 4 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting30 min

Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row

Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].

Putting15 min

One Handed, Ball Gate, 25 in a Row

Make 25 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hillcrest.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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haxelrod@hillcrestcc.org

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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

3217 RFD

Course Description

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Robert B. Harris

Opened

1964

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest

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 14 Programs

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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Pitch it close: accuracy from 20 yards and in

Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills

Accuracy35%

Scoring28%

Distance Control15%

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Keep Ball Near Hole

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control26%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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14 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillcrest. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Keep Ball Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 25.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par From Fringe

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Feel the distance: control your woods rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Turn every drive into an advantage—score from the tee

Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills

Scoring32%

Precision15%

Trajectory13%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills

Scoring47%

Distance Control28%

Visualization19%

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Dial in your aim: pitch to a tight pin

Set sights, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control17%

Alignment13%

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Save Par From Fringe

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring35%

Accuracy27%

Distance Control13%

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Land 3–4 Feet From Pin

Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills

Scoring45%

Distance Control32%

Visualization23%

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Land it close: consistent rollout on approaches

Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Mid-Iron Distance Accuracy

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Dispersion21%

Distance Control21%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Perfect woods arc, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Precision21%

Trajectory20%

Scoring20%

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How close can you get? Challenge your limits

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Wedge Distance Control

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

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring26%

Trajectory17%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest

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

Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest and what to expect.

How difficult is Hillcrest for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Hillcrest technically exacting. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hillcrest?

With a course rating of 70 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 and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Hillcrest and how should I play it?

Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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