Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hilltop Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 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
Hilltop Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hilltop 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
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 Hilltop Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | Quadrants
Hit 12 balls to each quadrant using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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 Hilltop Gc.
Contact Information
Facilities
Location
47000 Powell Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170, USA
Course Description
Hilltop Golf Course is a public golf facility located in Plymouth, Michigan. The course offers tee times, course information, leagues, and tournaments, with a bar and grill on-site for members and guests. The site highlights a photo gallery and scorecard resources, indicating a focus on both recreational play and community golf events in the Detroit metropolitan area. Hilltop Golf Course serves golfers in Plymouth and surrounding communities.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Jerry Matthews
Opened
1927
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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 Hilltop Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
WHITE Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 44.4 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 3 | 9 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 11 | — | 4 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 183 | 327 | 357 | 398 | 302 | 523 | 305 | 162 | 2906 | 219 | 182 | 354 | 520 | 164 | 347 | 305 | 144 | 439 | 2674 | 5580 |
RED Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 48.0 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 47.2 · Slope 114
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 255 | 123 | 295 | 316 | 288 | 260 | 445 | 231 | 106 | 2319 | 207 | 146 | 280 | 427 | 119 | 314 | 253 | 136 | 383 | 2265 | 4584 |
WHITE Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 51.8 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.4 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 9 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 15 | — | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 349 | 183 | 327 | 357 | 398 | 302 | 523 | 305 | 162 | 2906 | 219 | 182 | 354 | 520 | 164 | 347 | 305 | 144 | 439 | 2674 | 5580 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hilltop 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileRepeat putts until consistent, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stick chips near hole, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Hilltop Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hilltop Gc. 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 · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Stop Missed Mid Putts Accurately
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid Three-Putts
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit cups from afar, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll to tap-in range, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Hilltop Gc
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 Hilltop Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Hilltop Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Hilltop Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hilltop Gc technically exacting. With a slope of 128.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 72.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hilltop Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5082 yards. The back tees extend to 5580.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hilltop Gc?
With a course rating of 72.9 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 Hilltop Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5580.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Hilltop Gc and how should I play it?
Hilltop 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 Hilltop Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 128.0 and yardage reaching 5580.0 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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