41% match
For Red tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Hillcrest Golf Club Practice Profile
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.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 23%Scoring 21%Aim 20%Precision 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
17.8
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillcrest Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golfhillcrest@hotmail.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
1, Golf Course Rd, Millinocket, ME 04462, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
33
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry H Striley
Opened
1930
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Business Claimed
⭐4.4(35 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 Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a steady test of wedge and short iron control on repeating short par fours and par threes. Scoring pressure builds evenly with bogey risks on tougher spots front and back.
B
BLUE/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 664404 yards4027 metersCR 60.6Bogey 79.6Slope 102
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 |
W
WHITE/GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 664334 yards3963 metersCR 60.4Bogey 79.4Slope 102
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 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684090 yards3740 metersCR 62.6Bogey 86.8Slope 103
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 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest Golf 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 profile68% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
59% match
For Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment25%
Scoring25%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest Golf Club
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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Shape the shot: draw or fade with long irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Sink Every Mid Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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46% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
69% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
Aim15%
76% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
Distance Control16%
77% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Aim14%
66% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control16%
Scoring15%
74% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Aim21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
77% match
For Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
67% match
For Red tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring23%
Distance Control15%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Aim15%
28% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
51% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
73% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Escape successfully, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Dispersion21%
Aim19%
Precision17%
72% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
63% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started57% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
59% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory22%
77% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
71% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Aim21%
Scoring18%
72% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
66% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
62% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim31%
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
83% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy17%
70% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision15%
Aim15%
65% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Aim14%
62% match
For WHITE/GOLD tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
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Get Started68% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
65% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
74% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Aim17%
61% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Stick flops to green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy23%
Alignment21%
61% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
56% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
18% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
69% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Scoring14%
72% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy21%
Alignment20%
72% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Precision15%
57% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment34%
Aim25%
Scoring21%
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Get Started62% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
77% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision19%
Aim16%
76% match
For BLUE/GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillcrest Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
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.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Golf Club?
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.
What is considered a good score at Hillcrest Golf Club?
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.
How long is Hillcrest Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 4404.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hillcrest Golf 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 Golf Club strategically challenging?
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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