73% match
For Red tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision21%
Aim17%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
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 27%Scoring 19%Aim 18%Precision 17%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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.3
Minimum HCP
32.5
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.
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Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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 | 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.
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 Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
1280 State A M Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29115, USA
Course Description
Hillcrest Golf Club is a public municipal golf course in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The 18-hole championship course is a par 72 measuring 6,722 yards, designed by Russell Breeden and open year-round. The facility includes a fully stocked pro shop, clubhouse grill and locker rooms, and adjacent lighted tennis courts, with practice facilities such as a driving range, putting green, chipping green, and a practice bunker. The club offers tee times, programs, and events, and highlights its accessibility to golfers of all skill levels.
municipal golf course • orangeburg south carolina • par 72 • 6722 yards • russell breeden design • public golf • driving range • putting green • chipping green • practice bunker • golf tournaments • pro shop • tennis courts • tee times
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell F. Breedon
Opened
1973
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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 delivers nonstop par four tests needing drive-and-iron accuracy with long par fives forcing layup picks and varied par threes pressing tee precision where front nine squeeze raises error costs despite back nine length.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726578 yards6015 metersCR 71.2Bogey 95.1Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.5 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 398 | 196 | 375 | 500 | 400 | 533 | 361 | 161 | 321 | 3245 | 382 | 395 | 183 | 525 | 428 | 508 | 147 | 392 | 373 | 3333 | 6578 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726113 yards5590 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.7Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.7 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.0 · Slope 119
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 171 | 338 | 480 | 370 | 503 | 342 | 141 | 302 | 3021 | 371 | 369 | 163 | 495 | 398 | 473 | 123 | 363 | 337 | 3092 | 6113 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725080 yards4645 metersCR 68.9Bogey 95.9Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.9 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 309 | 112 | 252 | 454 | 303 | 460 | 293 | 105 | 235 | 2523 | 327 | 302 | 119 | 441 | 356 | 415 | 106 | 229 | 262 | 2557 | 5080 |
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile62% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
62% match
For Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started43% match
For Red tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics23%
Precision23%
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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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67% match
For Red tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Precision20%
Distance Control20%
18% match
For Red tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
72% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
57% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment26%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
81% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim21%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Red tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
71% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy24%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
49% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring28%
Aim13%
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Get Started73% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy14%
Precision14%
44% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
28% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization41%
Dispersion13%
61% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion20%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
76% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
54% match
For Blue tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory16%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
68% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Aim19%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
Scoring11%
70% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment16%
Accuracy14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim34%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring22%
Distance Control19%
75% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min8 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Aim30%
Dispersion18%
35% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
59% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
27% match
For White tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy21%
Aim8%
71% match
For White tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy25%
Scoring18%
Alignment16%
71% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
62% match
For White tees
Control mid iron rollout, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min15 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring20%
Trajectory16%
44% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment21%
Scoring16%
73% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision17%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
2026
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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 is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5829 yards. The back tees extend to 6578.0 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 71.2 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 Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6578.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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 129.0 and yardage reaching 6578.0 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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