55% match
For Blue tees
Account for slope, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillendale Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
185
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
Hillendale Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillendale Gc, 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 24%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Aim 18%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.
17.6
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillendale Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillendale Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hillendale.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
218 Applegate Rd N, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
Course Description
Hillendale Golf Course is an 18-hole public golf facility located in Ithaca, New York, in the Finger Lakes region. The course offers recreational golf, instructional programs, a pro shop, dining, and banquet facilities, with online tee times and membership options for individuals, couples, and families. It emphasizes a quality golf experience in a scenic upstate New York setting and hosts leagues, tournaments, and events. The facility also highlights on-course instruction with a golf professional available for lessons.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Mary Novickas/Darlene Sommer
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.2(58 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 Hillendale Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from short par fours inviting bold drives alongside longer par fours needing exact irons, with back nine raising bogey risk through tougher ratings.This plays like a precision test where safe pars hinge on approach control over power.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 705925 yards5418 metersCR 68.9Bogey 91.3Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 301 | 292 | 467 | 187 | 405 | 301 | 140 | 393 | 410 | 2896 | 320 | 138 | 440 | 420 | 295 | 320 | 385 | 182 | 529 | 3029 | 5925 |
Y
Yellow Tee
Gender: MalePar 705021 yards4591 metersCR 64.4Bogey 84.9Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.3 · Slope 110
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.6 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 290 | 401 | 170 | 336 | 301 | 104 | 319 | 355 | 2516 | 280 | 129 | 324 | 348 | 288 | 302 | 261 | 135 | 438 | 2505 | 5021 |
Y
Yelow/Red Combo Tee
Gender: MalePar 704932 yards4510 metersCR 63.9Bogey 84.5Slope 111
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.7 · BR 42.0 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.2 · BR 42.5 · Slope 111
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 3 | — | 10 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 290 | 401 | 170 | 333 | 301 | 104 | 314 | 283 | 2436 | 280 | 129 | 320 | 345 | 288 | 302 | 261 | 135 | 436 | 2496 | 4932 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillendale Gc
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 profile40% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
74% match
For Blue tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP3 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy28%
Alignment10%
15 Week Flagship Program for Hillendale Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillendale Gc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 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≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
63% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control35%
Visualization22%
56% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP9 drills
Trajectory26%
Precision23%
Scoring16%
42% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
75% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy17%
Distance Control16%
Precision16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring27%
Visualization13%
76% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control22%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Aim15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision16%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
68% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
56% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Test your setup, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring28%
Aim20%
48% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy23%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Scoring19%
Accuracy14%
70% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Control mid iron arc, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment31%
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
71% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy13%
Scoring13%
61% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment31%
Aim24%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started69% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Feel the distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP4 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision16%
Scoring12%
65% match
For Yelow/Red Combo tees
Stop on a dime, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment20%
Dispersion15%
48% match
For Yellow tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
74% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Distance Control20%
Scoring20%
76% match
For Yellow tees
Pitch long distances, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision20%
Aim16%
36% match
For Yellow tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
38% match
For Yellow tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
61% match
For Yellow tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP8 drills
Dispersion24%
Precision23%
Scoring22%
79% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy21%
Alignment11%
71% match
For Yellow tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Yellow tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim20%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Yellow tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
70% match
For Yellow tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Scoring17%
69% match
For Yellow tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion16%
Aim16%
64% match
For Yellow tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
84% match
For Yellow tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring26%
Accuracy13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillendale Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillendale Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillendale Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Hillendale Gc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 121.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillendale Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5428 yards. The back tees extend to 5925.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillendale Gc?
With a course rating of 68.9 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 Hillendale Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5925.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hillendale Gc and how should I play it?
Hillendale Gc 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 Hillendale Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 121.0 and yardage reaching 5925.0 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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