39% match
For I tees
Practice line and speed, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min3 HCP3 drills
Precision38%
Scoring35%
Green Reading14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 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 28%Scoring 21%Dispersion 17%Precision 17%Accuracy 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.
18.3
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
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
Pitch | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Country Club.
Contact Information
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+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
10000 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064, USA
Course Description
Groucho Marx famously said, "I would never be a member of a Club which would have me as one of its members…" just before he and the other Marx brothers joined Hillcrest Country Club. In 1920, a foursome at San Gabriel Country Club had this far-fetched notion of wanting to create their own private country club and spent several weeks quietly searching for a suitable site and finally came across a charming little parcel of rolling hills on Pico Boulevard, a half day's drive from downtown on an old dusty road. During the first years of the Club's existence, it quickly became recognized as one of the premier country clubs in the nation. Prominent members of the community flocked to join. One of the many ways the Club has distinguished itself from other premier Clubs has been by its unparalleled and unwavering commitment to a host of worthy charitable organizations. Members are required to donate time and money to philanthropic pursuits to continue membership in good standing. This is reflected in the benefits package provided for Team Members which includes which provides a Scholarship Fund for post-secondary education for all Team Members and their dependents. As a Team of professionals we are guided by our core values - Professionalism, Integrity, Teamwork, Gratitude and Kindness. These create our culture, inform our decisions and motivate our actions. Today, our Club consists of a newly remodeled 18-hole golf course, 9-hole short course and the best practice facilities in Los Angeles; 10 tennis courts plus a clay court; 6 dining venues; 3,500 square feet of banquet/event space; a state-of-the-art gym; world-class pool complex; brand new lounge sports-bar and renovated men's locker room. We are are recognized as a Platinum Club, making us one of the top 100 clubs in the land.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willie Watson
Opened
1920
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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 I
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through par four approaches that demand precision, with back nine risks growing sharper on its tougher long holes and highest handicap spots. Bogey threats linger everywhere due to the layout's firm difficulty across front and back.This plays like a relentless iron test where small errors compound on par fives and key par fours.
I
I Tee
Gender: MalePar 716940 yards6346 metersCR 73.7Bogey 98.4Slope 133
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.0 · Slope 136
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 155 | 555 | 210 | 455 | 195 | 335 | 455 | 525 | 3310 | 390 | 285 | 260 | 540 | 205 | 445 | 495 | 420 | 590 | 3630 | 6940 |
I
I / I I Tee
Gender: MalePar 716685 yards6113 metersCR 72.3Bogey 96.5Slope 130
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.3 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 425 | 155 | 525 | 185 | 425 | 195 | 335 | 435 | 525 | 3205 | 390 | 285 | 220 | 540 | 205 | 415 | 450 | 420 | 555 | 3480 | 6685 |
I
I I Tee
Gender: MalePar 716465 yards5912 metersCR 71.2Bogey 94.9Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.5 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.4 · 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 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 6 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | 10 | — | 7 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 11 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 140 | 525 | 185 | 425 | 165 | 320 | 435 | 500 | 3095 | 370 | 270 | 220 | 515 | 175 | 415 | 450 | 400 | 555 | 3370 | 6465 |
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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% match to course practice profile8% match
For I tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
53% match
For I tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Visualization23%
Accuracy21%
76% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring17%
Aim14%
11 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 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started69% match
For I tees
Avoid fringe with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
86% match
For I tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
64% match
For I tees
Thread the gap, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion12%
72% match
For I tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion27%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
61% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
69% match
For I tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
54% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment24%
Scoring18%
61% match
For I tees
Approach from hazards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
Scoring19%
75% match
For I tees
Save par clutch, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Aim17%
70% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Accuracy12%
55% match
For I tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment32%
Distance Control29%
Precision19%
69% match
For I tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
Alignment15%
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Get Started62% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment21%
Precision13%
36% match
For I / I I tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
60% match
For I / I I tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP6 drills
Aim36%
Scoring20%
Dispersion16%
51% match
For I / I I tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring46%
Distance Control31%
Visualization23%
18% match
For I / I I tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
82% match
For I / I I tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
61% match
For I / I I tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
68% match
For I / I I tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For I / I I tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
62% match
For I / I I tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
73% match
For I / I I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started77% match
For I / I I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision16%
Alignment16%
66% match
For I / I I tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
57% match
For I / I I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
59% match
For I / I I tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Alignment18%
Aim14%
62% match
For I / I I tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For I / I I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Accuracy18%
64% match
For I / I I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision27%
Dispersion17%
23% match
For I / I I tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
78% match
For I / I I tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For I / I I tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For I / I I tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For I I tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
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Get Started67% match
For I I tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Precision16%
Dispersion11%
62% match
For I I tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For I I tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Scoring19%
Trajectory11%
70% match
For I I tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
18% match
For I I tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
74% match
For I I tees
Keep within 2 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
61% match
For I I tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For I I tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
44% match
For I I tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
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?
Hillcrest Country Club presents a demanding test. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 73.7 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 6702 yards. The back tees extend to 6940.0 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 73.7 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 6940.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
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 6940.0 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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