38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control47%
Visualization33%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillside Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
10
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+4 more
Hillside Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillside 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 29%Scoring 22%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%Alignment 14%
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
11.4
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillside Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal perpendicular piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillside Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
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
2616 Hillside Dr, Sidney, NE 69162, USA
Course Description
Hillside Golf Course winds over and around the bluffs of south Sidney, Nebraska, offering scenic and challenging play. The hillside holes feature narrow rolling fairways with dips and undulations, while the holes between the bluffs are long and narrow and bounded by the bases of the bluffs. The creative front nine, added in 1993, uses the natural lay of the land to create memorable, scenic holes. The facility includes a Pro Shop and on-site dining at Hillside Grill, and supports events, memberships, lessons, and tournament play in the Sidney area.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Luckett & Vander Zee
Opened
1962
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(73 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 Hillside Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This short par four heavy course puts repeated pressure on tee to green positioning where misses lead to bogeys on ranked tough holes. Back nine raises scoring risks through harder rated par fives and par fours demanding tighter play.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735173 yards4730 metersCR 69.0Bogey 97.7Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 47.5 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.2 · Slope 127
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 250 | 416 | 294 | 141 | 412 | 315 | 285 | 113 | 212 | 2438 | 320 | 142 | 462 | 345 | 151 | 340 | 345 | 280 | 350 | 2735 | 5173 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735110 yards4673 metersCR 68.7Bogey 97.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 413 | 294 | 136 | 407 | 312 | 285 | 110 | 200 | 2397 | 313 | 138 | 460 | 343 | 151 | 340 | 341 | 277 | 350 | 2713 | 5110 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736134 yards5609 metersCR 74.4Bogey 105.6Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 52.9 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 52.7 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 14 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 2 | — | 13 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 340 | 458 | 361 | 161 | 550 | 380 | 333 | 142 | 368 | 3093 | 323 | 158 | 541 | 352 | 151 | 340 | 363 | 342 | 471 | 3041 | 6134 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillside 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 profile47% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
72% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision16%
Aim15%
14 Week Flagship Program for Hillside Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillside Golf Course. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Pick your spot and trust your aim—can you hit it?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For White tees
Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
71% match
For White tees
Hit close to hole, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min9 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
77% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment17%
Scoring17%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy20%
Scoring16%
50% 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%
64% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control31%
Accuracy20%
58% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim34%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
80% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy24%
Scoring22%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion18%
Aim13%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control36%
Aim13%
Accuracy11%
69% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
59% match
For Gold tees
Set a target, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim32%
Scoring27%
Alignment23%
79% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot soft, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy14%
Scoring14%
48% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
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Get Started30% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
57% match
For Gold tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion16%
Distance Control16%
82% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
58% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy30%
Visualization13%
50% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
81% match
For Gold tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
79% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy18%
67% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
Precision18%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
73% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
83% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring16%
Aim16%
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Get Started70% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring17%
52% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
24% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
44% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
46% match
For Red tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
83% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring21%
Aim18%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
50% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
80% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment20%
Accuracy13%
51% match
For Red tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Dispersion12%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring21%
Alignment20%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hillside Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillside Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillside Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillside Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hillside Golf Course challenges consistency. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillside Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5622 yards. The back tees extend to 6134.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillside Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Hillside Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6134.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hillside Golf Course 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 Hillside Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6134.0 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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