45% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Dispersion26%
Visualization23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
171
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest Golf & 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 28%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 17%Accuracy 13%
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.
20
Average HCP
10.9
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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 | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
amber@hillcrest-gcc.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
850B N Walnut St, Batesville, IN 47006, USA
Course Description
The Hillcrest Golf & Country Club is a Private Member-owned club that provides exceptional family-oriented recreational and social facilities, services and activities while operating in a fiscally-responsible manner. The Club's sole purpose is to ensure the optimum enjoyment of all members, their families and guests! Located only eighteen minutes from the Ohio state line, Hillcrest Golf and Country Club is the best-kept secret in southeastern Indiana. From simple beginnings in 1914, Hillcrest has grown into Batesville's centerpiece - a full-service facility focused on providing an exceptional private club experience for every member of the family. Join and be part of the club!www.facebook.com/hillcrest47006Featured Jobs Now Hiring:ServersBartendersPlease Email John@hillcrest-gcc.com for more information or send Hillcrest's Page A Message
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
D. Robertson Smith
Opened
1914
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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 & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating par four battles where tee accuracy unlocks iron chances, paired with par five decisions balancing birdie upside against score-wrecking mistakes on a precision-focused layout.
B
Blue/White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706025 yards5509 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.4Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.6 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.8 · Slope 132
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 156 | 375 | 150 | 333 | 350 | 530 | 420 | 400 | 3114 | 175 | 355 | 150 | 516 | 346 | 160 | 355 | 340 | 514 | 2911 | 6025 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705342 yards4885 metersCR 71.4Bogey 100.9Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.8 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.1 · 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 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 120 | 315 | 130 | 310 | 300 | 485 | 328 | 365 | 2733 | 140 | 310 | 122 | 495 | 290 | 152 | 310 | 315 | 475 | 2609 | 5342 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704562 yards4171 metersCR 67.1Bogey 94.9Slope 118
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 46.5 · Slope 117
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 360 | 113 | 232 | 120 | 290 | 260 | 475 | 306 | 285 | 2441 | 90 | 280 | 101 | 386 | 252 | 107 | 251 | 232 | 422 | 2121 | 4562 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705872 yards5369 metersCR 74.4Bogey 105.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 51.9 · Slope 131
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 1 | — | 16 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 12 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 400 | 130 | 360 | 150 | 323 | 350 | 530 | 402 | 400 | 3045 | 160 | 345 | 125 | 516 | 318 | 160 | 349 | 340 | 514 | 2827 | 5872 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest Golf & 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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment23%
Distance Control20%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Hit greens with mid irons, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
11 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillcrest Golf & Country 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≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
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≤ 4 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Week 10≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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47% match
For White tees
Control woods height, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min31 HCP5 drills
Trajectory27%
Mechanics27%
Precision16%
72% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Dispersion12%
52% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim33%
Scoring25%
Dispersion18%
65% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Aim18%
76% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring17%
Alignment13%
71% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment24%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
52% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
70% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment20%
Accuracy19%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision30%
Aim21%
70% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
80% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
47% match
For Gold tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP6 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision21%
Scoring19%
43% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP3 drills
Mechanics30%
Trajectory25%
Precision20%
63% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim24%
Dispersion19%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
70% match
For 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 Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control39%
Alignment17%
Accuracy13%
70% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
Aim22%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
65% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Scoring20%
Precision14%
35% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
54% match
For Red tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
47% match
For Red tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
78% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim17%
Accuracy17%
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%
48% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment25%
Trajectory9%
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Get Started49% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Scoring27%
Aim26%
70% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
79% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Scoring18%
Aim18%
Distance Control16%
71% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring15%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Blue/White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
65% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Aim20%
Distance Control14%
45% match
For Blue/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Aim42%
Precision19%
Alignment12%
63% match
For Blue/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
54% match
For Blue/White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillcrest Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5294 yards. The back tees extend to 6025.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 69.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hillcrest Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6025.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Hillcrest Golf & Country 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 & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 6025.0 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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