62% match
For Black tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
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
179
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
Scoring 24%Distance Control 21%Aim 18%Accuracy 18%Precision 17%
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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32
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
Single Tee, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway surface.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
vluzzi@hillcrestgolfclub.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
20002 N Star Ridge Dr, Sun City West, AZ 85375, USA
Course Description
Hillcrest Golf Club is a public golf facility in Sun City West, Arizona, offering a championship-caliber course, comprehensive instruction options, and event hosting capabilities. The club emphasizes tournament play with a history of hosting senior and LPGA events, as well as customizable private lessons and multi-day schools led by John Jacobs’ golf program. It provides amenities such as a double-ended driving range, extensive short-game practice areas, multiple tee placements, and a venue suitable for corporate events, banquets, weddings, and hosted tournaments. Visitors can book tee times online, explore golf instruction, and arrange events through the club’s website and partner booking platforms.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Greg Nash/Jeff Hardin
Opened
1978
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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 Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers par four after par four with long par fives spiking back nine trouble, forcing tight tee and iron work to dodge bogey traps.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726750 yards6172 metersCR 72.2Bogey 95.3Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 48.3 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 371 | 354 | 203 | 547 | 425 | 368 | 534 | 151 | 327 | 3280 | 495 | 374 | 343 | 518 | 208 | 393 | 425 | 258 | 456 | 3470 | 6750 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725872 yards5369 metersCR 67.1Bogey 87.9Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.0 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 44.9 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 307 | 161 | 501 | 294 | 340 | 486 | 117 | 309 | 2829 | 461 | 335 | 312 | 479 | 157 | 313 | 382 | 199 | 405 | 3043 | 5872 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726217 yards5685 metersCR 68.8Bogey 89.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.2 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 13 | 5 | — | 8 | 12 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 323 | 175 | 516 | 397 | 350 | 502 | 129 | 315 | 3040 | 475 | 348 | 322 | 492 | 174 | 334 | 396 | 214 | 422 | 3177 | 6217 |
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 profile40% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For Black tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy26%
Alignment18%
14 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 14 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Save Par From 9 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For Black tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
68% match
For Black tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started72% match
For Black tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy25%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
52% match
For Black tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics15%
Trajectory15%
39% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim17%
Precision14%
62% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
69% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Distance Control25%
62% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
84% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Aim21%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision15%
Dispersion12%
50% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment29%
Distance Control25%
81% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started69% match
For Gold tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
Alignment21%
72% match
For Gold tees
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy20%
Precision18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
45% match
For Gold tees
Control distance 150-180, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
35% match
For Gold tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
60% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion20%
68% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control16%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy38%
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
51% match
For Gold tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Scoring31%
Aim27%
53% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim30%
Alignment28%
Scoring25%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
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Get Started71% match
For Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Dispersion14%
Aim14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
39% match
For White tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
50% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
66% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment30%
Precision19%
Aim19%
43% match
For White tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
71% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control27%
Trajectory18%
45% match
For White tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
72% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Scoring18%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim26%
Precision19%
Distance Control15%
62% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Aim25%
Dispersion12%
73% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring24%
Alignment19%
74% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring22%
Aim16%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Precision14%
57% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest Golf 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 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?
Players often find Hillcrest Golf Club technically exacting. The 125.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.2 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 6311 yards. The back tees extend to 6750.0 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 72.2 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?
At a full length of 6750.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Hillcrest Golf 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 Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6750.0 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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