58% match
For WHITE tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillview Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Hillview Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillview 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 25%Scoring 22%Precision 18%Accuracy 17%Aim 16%
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.
18.6
Average HCP
9.5
Minimum HCP
33.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillview 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 | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip 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.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillview Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@hillviewgc.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
149 North St, North Reading, MA 01864, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
69
Type
Parkland
Opened
1931
Google Reviews
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⭐4.0(131 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 Hillview Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for WHITE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This layout tests steady short irons on packed par fours and snappy threes, building score risk on peak tough holes where slips lead to extras.
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: MalePar 694521 yards4134 metersCR 62.4Bogey 82.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 42.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 30.1 · BR 39.6 · Slope 102
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 122 | 304 | 292 | 265 | 291 | 306 | 396 | 153 | 2495 | 286 | 274 | 233 | 283 | 157 | 277 | 147 | 214 | 155 | 2026 | 4521 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 695290 yards4837 metersCR 65.6Bogey 87.4Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 46.0 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 31.0 · BR 41.4 · Slope 112
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 150 | 380 | 312 | 317 | 322 | 338 | 503 | 175 | 2969 | 328 | 293 | 308 | 323 | 165 | 297 | 208 | 229 | 170 | 2321 | 5290 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 695290 yards4837 metersCR 70.4Bogey 97.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 45.7 · Slope 105
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 69 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 14 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 18 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 472 | 150 | 380 | 312 | 317 | 322 | 338 | 503 | 175 | 2969 | 328 | 293 | 308 | 323 | 165 | 297 | 208 | 229 | 170 | 2321 | 5290 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillview 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 WHITE tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
56% match
For WHITE tees
Check setup, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment34%
Aim19%
Distance Control15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy17%
Aim11%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hillview Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillview 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)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Make Every Mid-Distance Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
How close can you get? Challenge your short game
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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44% match
For WHITE tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min30 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Scoring19%
Mechanics15%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started40% match
For WHITE tees
See landing and roll, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Accuracy33%
Visualization24%
18% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control27%
Precision20%
Aim16%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment23%
Distance Control16%
68% 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%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Precision23%
Distance Control19%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment20%
Scoring18%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For WHITE tees
Turn into birdies, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Scoring20%
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control27%
Aim15%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP3 drills
Scoring32%
Aim27%
Dispersion20%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the gap, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Dispersion20%
Precision20%
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Get Started57% match
For GOLD tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
41% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
78% match
For GOLD tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy16%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
60% match
For GOLD tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
68% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Make par, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Precision15%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Dispersion18%
Precision18%
54% match
For GOLD tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment22%
Distance Control20%
77% match
For GOLD tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
Aim14%
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Get Started56% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
66% match
For GOLD tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring15%
Precision14%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy21%
Alignment21%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Distance Control14%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Control long iron spin, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment24%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy19%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started62% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hillview Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillview Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillview Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Hillview Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 117.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 69.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillview Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4906 yards. The back tees extend to 5290.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillview Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.4 and par 69, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 69 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hillview Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5290.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Hillview 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 Hillview Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 5290.0 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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