Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillendale Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
Hillendale Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillendale 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillendale Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
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.
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Chip | Rough | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillendale Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
bgrecco@hillendalecc.com
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Facilities
Location
13700 Blenheim Rd N, Phoenix, MD 21131, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
William & David Gordon
Opened
1954
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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 Hillendale Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 49.0 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 47.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 530 | 396 | 179 | 328 | 422 | 363 | 162 | 487 | 394 | 3261 | 356 | 188 | 322 | 480 | 383 | 164 | 401 | 378 | 521 | 3193 | 6454 |
Blue/White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.2 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.8 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 323 | 179 | 328 | 383 | 333 | 162 | 487 | 349 | 3030 | 356 | 180 | 322 | 480 | 353 | 164 | 401 | 348 | 474 | 3078 | 6108 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.2 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.2 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 486 | 323 | 144 | 313 | 383 | 333 | 137 | 444 | 349 | 2912 | 326 | 180 | 260 | 454 | 353 | 141 | 338 | 348 | 474 | 2874 | 5786 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillendale 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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% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Stick chips near hole, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Hillendale Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillendale Country Club. 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.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the needle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit every fairway, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Flop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hillendale Country 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 Hillendale Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillendale Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillendale Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hillendale Country Club presents a demanding test. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillendale Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6120 yards. The back tees extend to 6454.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillendale Country Club?
With a course rating of 71.9 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 Hillendale Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6454.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Hillendale 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 Hillendale Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6454.0 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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