Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Hillcrest Golf Club.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest Golf 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf Club.
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+44 (0)1250 872622
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+44 (0) 1250 872622
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1, Golf Course Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, USA
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry H Striley
Opened
1930
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Scorecard
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Hillcrest Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
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Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.8 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 30.3 · BR 39.8 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 163 | 288 | 285 | 257 | 371 | 108 | 152 | 212 | 2202 | 366 | 163 | 288 | 285 | 257 | 371 | 108 | 152 | 212 | 2202 | 4404 |
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.7 · Slope 102
Back Nine · CR 30.2 · BR 39.7 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 356 | 148 | 288 | 285 | 257 | 371 | 108 | 142 | 212 | 2167 | 356 | 148 | 288 | 285 | 257 | 371 | 108 | 142 | 212 | 2167 | 4334 |
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 43.4 · Slope 103
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 284 | 127 | 294 | 287 | 208 | 391 | 110 | 143 | 201 | 2045 | 284 | 127 | 294 | 287 | 208 | 391 | 110 | 143 | 201 | 2045 | 4090 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Hillcrest Golf Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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 profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillcrest Golf 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.
Full 43 days 60 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get StartedPitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Set sights, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick flops to green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep within 8 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Draw or fade long irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Golf Club and what to expect.
Hillcrest Golf Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 60.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 33.
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4247 yards. The back tees extend to 4404.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
With a course rating of 60.6 and par 33, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 33 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 4404.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
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.
The combination of a slope rating of 102.0 and yardage reaching 4404.0 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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