Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 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
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
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.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons 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 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.
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
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
jared@hillcrestcc.com
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Facilities
Location
4011 N Boston Ave, Lubbock, TX 79415, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ralph Plummer
Opened
1956
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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
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.6 · BR 57.9 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.8 · BR 57.3 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 167 | 385 | 535 | 195 | 629 | 436 | 386 | 404 | 3526 | 399 | 516 | 437 | 217 | 430 | 288 | 526 | 172 | 400 | 3385 | 6911 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.5 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.2 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 315 | 123 | 289 | 425 | 141 | 453 | 288 | 321 | 292 | 2647 | 312 | 414 | 334 | 103 | 281 | 182 | 453 | 106 | 299 | 2484 | 5131 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.8 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 52.5 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | — | 8 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 365 | 137 | 351 | 479 | 176 | 484 | 358 | 354 | 326 | 3030 | 338 | 441 | 354 | 174 | 350 | 211 | 482 | 145 | 317 | 2812 | 5842 |
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 profileVary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedThread the gap, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 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)
Control Distance
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 · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Sand from longer range, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl mid iron arc, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 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?
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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