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

196

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 24%Scoring 24%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 13%

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.

18.2
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31.1
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]
Putting27 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
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.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

jared@hillcrestcc.com

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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

4011 N Boston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ralph Plummer

Opened

1956

Google Reviews

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4.5(138 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

Tee Insight:This course forces repeated tee decisions on long par fives and steady irons into par fours, where errors on key hard holes spike scores amid steep overall difficulty.This course forces repeated tee decisions on long par fives and steady irons into par fours, where errors on key hard holes spike scores amid steep overall difficulty.
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Gold Tee

Gender: FemalePar 726911 yards6319 metersCR 80.4Bogey 115.2Slope 148

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 57.9 · Slope 147

Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 57.3 · Slope 148

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Par434535444364543445343672
Handicap517131511193781221661841410
Yardage389167385535195629436386404352639951643721743028852617240033856911

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 profile
28% match
For White tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
38% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%

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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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Control Distance

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 24 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–47 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 54 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Hit Every Long Putt

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–76 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–97 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 93 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–117 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–135 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Hit the green with the perfect flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0

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48% match
For White tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
66% match
For White tees

Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For White tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
58% match
For White tees

Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring18%

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76% match
For White tees

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

Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Red tees

Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
76% match
For Red tees

Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
50% match
For Red tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
67% match
For Red tees

Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
67% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%

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80% match
For Red tees

Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision22%
Aim17%
67% match
For Red tees

Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
64% match
For Gold tees

Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
72% match
For Gold tees

Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Precision13%

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51% match
For Gold tees

Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control30%
Alignment22%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest Country Club

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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?

Players often find Hillcrest Country Club technically exacting. With a slope rating of 148.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 80.4 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 6021 yards. The back tees extend to 6911.0 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 80.4 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 6911.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.

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 148.0 and yardage reaching 6911.0 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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