39% match
For Black/Blue tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hillwood Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
166
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
Hillwood Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hillwood 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
Distance Control 22%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 19%Dispersion 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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.9
Minimum HCP
29.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hillwood Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot
Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hillwood Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
katrina.wernick@hillwoodcc.org
Giving lessons at Hillwood Country Club? Get featured here.
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
6201 Hickory Valley Rd, Nashville, TN 37205, USA
Course Description
Hillwood Country Club is a private, member-owned golf and social club located in Nashville, Tennessee. The club offers golf facilities along with racquets, dining, fitness, and private event spaces, serving members and their guests with a full calendar of activities and programs. It features multiple dining options, seasonal menus, and organizes private events, staff-led activities, and club calendars for members. Hillwood emphasizes a traditional country club experience with family-friendly amenities and a focus on member involvement in social and recreational events.
golf • racquets • dining • private events • membership • club calendar • golf reservations • golf lessons • private club • nashville golf • private country club • family club • fitness center • pool • tennis • swimming • fitness • fine dining • recreation
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bubber Johnson
Opened
1953
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(185 reviews)
View on Google MapsHillwood Country Club Social Media Presence
Interested in our comprehensive dataset of 40,000 golf courses? Contact us to learn more.
Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Hillwood Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black/Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests from long par fours needing tee-to-green control, paired with par fives that reward reach but risk blowup scores. Bogey paths dominate due to slope signaling relative toughness across splits.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 727059 yards6455 metersCR 74.2Bogey 100.2Slope 140
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 142
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 207 | 588 | 463 | 188 | 573 | 439 | 447 | 375 | 3674 | 322 | 188 | 532 | 399 | 163 | 601 | 174 | 560 | 446 | 3385 | 7059 |
B
Black/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726792 yards6211 metersCR 72.9Bogey 98.6Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 50.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.2 · Slope 136
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 394 | 207 | 556 | 430 | 175 | 573 | 439 | 425 | 358 | 3557 | 322 | 188 | 517 | 399 | 147 | 564 | 174 | 513 | 411 | 3235 | 6792 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725808 yards5311 metersCR 68.5Bogey 91.6Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.4 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 45.2 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 13 | — | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 154 | 475 | 376 | 151 | 481 | 333 | 394 | 325 | 3022 | 291 | 156 | 438 | 332 | 127 | 491 | 132 | 435 | 384 | 2786 | 5808 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hillwood 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.
Filter programs by category (select one)
Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile56% match
For Black/Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Visualize the line, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP3 drills
Aim25%
Scoring25%
Alignment23%
47% match
For Black/Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Green Reading10%
12 Week Flagship Program for Hillwood Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hillwood 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Feet, hips, shoulders—consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–6≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Distance Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Mobile app
Star this curriculum and sync to your phone
Save it to favorites, get personalized recs, and track completions anywhere.
★Starred syncs to your profile across web + mobile
Use the same account to keep your starred curriculum synced.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black/Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP5 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion23%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Black/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Aim40%
Alignment19%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Black/Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
39% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Black/Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
68% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring16%
73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
38% match
For Black/Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment29%
Accuracy13%
73% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control20%
Aim16%
56% match
For Black/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim35%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started57% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
84% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
61% match
For Black/Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Aim14%
74% match
For Black/Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim27%
Dispersion18%
43% match
For Black/Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For Black/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Black/Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
59% match
For Black tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision28%
Aim17%
46% match
For Black tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For Black tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment22%
Scoring21%
Aim19%
78% match
For Black tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Dispersion16%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started41% match
For Black tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring33%
Alignment30%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
20% match
For Black tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
39% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
47% match
For Black tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
68% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Alignment19%
Scoring17%
56% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy19%
Alignment16%
74% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
40% match
For Black tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
80% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim22%
Dispersion15%
59% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Scoring19%
Alignment13%
65% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy20%
Aim13%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get Started81% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
47% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
59% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP5 drills
Precision36%
Aim34%
Dispersion12%
58% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Hillwood 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 Hillwood Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Hillwood Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Hillwood Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Hillwood Country Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 140.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 74.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hillwood Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6434 yards. The back tees extend to 7059.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hillwood Country Club?
With a course rating of 74.2 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 Hillwood Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 7059.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Hillwood 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 Hillwood Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 140.0 and yardage reaching 7059.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
Nearby Courses
Practice Programs for Nearby Courses
Explore practice programs for courses near Hillwood Country Club. These programs are designed to help you prepare for your next round.
Showing 9 Nearby Courses
44 Programs
3.22 km away
McCabe Golf Course - South
Nashville, TN
47 Programs
3.22 km away
McCabe Golf Course - Middle/North
Nashville, Tennessee
17 Programs
3.22 km away
McCabe Golf Course - Middle/South
Nashville, Tennessee
44 Programs
3.28 km away
Belle Meade Country Club
Nashville, TN
16 Programs
4.32 km away
Percy Warner Golf Course
Nashville, TN
49 Programs
7.71 km away
Harpeth Hills Golf Course
Nashville, TN
49 Programs
8.07 km away
Ted Rhodes Golf Course
Nashville, TN
44 Programs
9.11 km away
Richland Country Club
Nashville, TN
49 Programs
11.35 km away
Old Natchez Country Club
Franklin, TN
Same Architect
Courses by Bubber Johnson
Explore other courses designed by Bubber Johnson. These courses share similar design philosophies and architectural features.
Showing 1 Course
Hillwood Country Club
Hillwood Country Club
Nashville, TN