48% match
For Black tees
Gauge speed accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillcrest Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
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 Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillcrest Golf Course, 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 24%Aim 16%Precision 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
18.3
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
31.9
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillcrest Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range30 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)
Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillcrest Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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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
4346 Old Hartford Rd, Owensboro, KY 42303, USA
Course Description
The Owensboro Parks & Recreation Department is committed to improving the quality of life for all Owensboro residents by providing a wide variety of leisure activities, facilities, and services that encourage health, fitness, relaxation, enjoyment, and learning as well as providing opportunities for community involvement and appreciation and care of the natural environment and the provision of open space an parks. And most importantly we provide locations and opportunities for FUN!
parks • recreation • community services • leisure activities • fitness • environmental care • public administration
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Architect
Alex McKay
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.9(84 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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course mirrors its layout front to back with clusters of drivable par fours flanking punchy par threes and demanding long par fives, creating nonstop tests of iron steadiness where a handful of peak difficulty holes carry outsized scoring threats.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 706050 yards5532 metersCR 67.8Bogey 90.8Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.3 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 172 | 369 | 354 | 517 | 210 | 318 | 340 | 367 | 3025 | 378 | 172 | 369 | 354 | 517 | 210 | 318 | 340 | 367 | 3025 | 6050 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725024 yards4594 metersCR 67.6Bogey 96.0Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 120
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 364 | 136 | 265 | 286 | 434 | 156 | 282 | 294 | 295 | 2512 | 364 | 136 | 265 | 286 | 434 | 156 | 282 | 294 | 295 | 2512 | 5024 |
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725667 yards5182 metersCR 71.8Bogey 100.9Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 18 | — | 3 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 17 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 151 | 341 | 343 | 493 | 169 | 296 | 304 | 308 | 2777 | 376 | 165 | 346 | 350 | 503 | 202 | 310 | 315 | 323 | 2890 | 5667 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillcrest Golf Course
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile43% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control19%
Aim15%
59% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy27%
Precision9%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hillcrest Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillcrest Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Lag it close: can you control your rollout every time?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 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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Get Started79% match
For Black tees
Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control24%
Accuracy15%
55% match
For Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision23%
Scoring19%
Distance Control18%
32% match
For Black tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
45% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
68% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment23%
Scoring20%
74% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
Accuracy13%
66% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment21%
68% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
73% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Scoring13%
79% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
Precision15%
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Get Started66% match
For Black tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Scoring18%
48% match
For Red tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For Red tees
Avoid big numbers, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Red tees
Stick flops to green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment14%
Accuracy14%
44% match
For Red tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim40%
Alignment27%
Scoring17%
43% match
For Red tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
70% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For Red tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min8 HCP9 drills
Distance Control41%
Scoring27%
Accuracy13%
67% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment14%
64% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Red tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Accuracy29%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
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Get Started63% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
49% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring26%
Alignment18%
77% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Scoring19%
Aim18%
73% match
For Red tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion15%
Scoring15%
54% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Accuracy38%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
58% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control43%
Trajectory10%
Alignment10%
37% match
For White/Blue tees
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Precision17%
Dispersion13%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment24%
Precision12%
62% match
For White/Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring15%
Dispersion15%
44% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory14%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started54% match
For White/Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision25%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For White/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
80% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring24%
Aim18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillcrest Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillcrest Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillcrest Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hillcrest Golf Course challenges consistency. With a slope of 124.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 67.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillcrest Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5537 yards. The back tees extend to 6050.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillcrest Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.8 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hillcrest Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6050.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hillcrest Golf Course and how should I play it?
Hillcrest Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6050.0 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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