Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Golf And Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

48

48 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

211

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 Golf And Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest Golf And 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 22%Precision 21%Aim 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.

19.2
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32.7
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Hillcrest Golf And Country Club

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

Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Diagram for Driver | Around the Stick
Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

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.

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 Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf And Country Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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Email

golfpro@hillcrestyankton.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

2206 Mulberry St, Yankton, SD 57078, USA

Course Description

Hillcrest Golf & Country Club is a family-oriented semi-private golf facility in Yankton, South Dakota, offering an outstanding golf experience with attentive service. The club features golfing events, a junior golf program, and a PGA Professional on staff, along with dining and social amenities for members and guests. It promotes memberships and hosts various golf outings and events, blending sport with community activities. Located at 2206 Mulberry St, Yankton, the club emphasizes quality play, events, and member engagement in the region.

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Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Homer Fieldhouse

Opened

1953

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4.3(61 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 Golf And Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for Blue

Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through waves of par fours needing spot-on irons, ramping up risk on back nine with punishing par fives that top difficulty lists and tempt bogeys easily.
B

Blue Tee

Gender: MalePar 726834 yards6249 metersCR 73.4Bogey 97.4Slope 129

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 125

Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 49.2 · Slope 133

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par544443444364344453543672
Handicap146161210184283157951311117
Yardage452428363347360227401441385340440716539537844054622057630334306834

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest Golf And 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 48 Programs

% match to course practice profile
39% match
For Blue tees

Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%

13 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest Golf And Country Club

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

Weeks 2–37 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–55 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–64 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 6–87 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–96 days

Driving Range · Driver

Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 10–115 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Hit Target Line On All Shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0

Weeks 11–124 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 12–134 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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73% match
For Blue tees

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

Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control29%
Accuracy17%
68% match
For Blue tees

Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
Distance Control14%
71% match
For Blue tees

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control19%
58% match
For Blue tees

Turn into birdies, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy26%
Distance Control18%

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61% match
For White tees

Roll putts from varying distances, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
66% match
For White tees

Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control31%
Alignment9%
66% match
For White tees

Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%

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73% match
For White tees

Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
55% match
For White tees

Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
70% match
For White tees

Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control25%
Scoring18%
66% match
For White tees

Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
45% match
For White/Gold tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%

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67% match
For White/Gold tees

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

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest Golf And Country Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Golf And Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Golf And Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Hillcrest Golf And Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Hillcrest Golf And Country Club challenges consistency. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 73.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Golf And Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6480 yards. The back tees extend to 6834.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Hillcrest Golf And Country Club?

With a course rating of 73.4 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 Golf And Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6834.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.

What type of course is Hillcrest Golf And Country Club 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 Golf And Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6834.0 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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