35% match
For Blue tees
Read long breaks, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min10 HCP7 drills
Visualization43%
Distance Control40%
Dispersion11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
173
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
Hilo Municipal Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hilo Municipal 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 20%Aim 17%Accuracy 17%Precision 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.
19.2
Average HCP
11.1
Minimum HCP
32.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hilo Municipal 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: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(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 | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 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 Hilo Municipal Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
hilomuni@hawaiicounty.gov
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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
340 Haihai St, Hilo, HI 96720, USA
Course Description
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Willard Wilkinson
Opened
1951
Google 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 Hilo Municipal Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with constant par four battles where drives unlock iron chances but hard ranked ones raise bogey risks, while par fives mix in reachable but position key looks amid steady scoring pressure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716324 yards5783 metersCR 70.6Bogey 92.7Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.0 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.7 · Slope 119
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 513 | 166 | 403 | 413 | 404 | 524 | 344 | 160 | 391 | 3318 | 201 | 385 | 486 | 176 | 389 | 361 | 186 | 405 | 417 | 3006 | 6324 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 715368 yards4908 metersCR 66.1Bogey 86.3Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.3 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 42.0 · Slope 107
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 148 | 319 | 369 | 341 | 467 | 330 | 156 | 328 | 2903 | 145 | 317 | 405 | 149 | 308 | 329 | 131 | 343 | 338 | 2465 | 5368 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 715919 yards5412 metersCR 68.8Bogey 89.6Slope 112
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 45.4 · Slope 111
Back Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.2 · Slope 113
| 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 5 | — | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 460 | 158 | 372 | 401 | 362 | 505 | 339 | 151 | 369 | 3117 | 181 | 340 | 472 | 164 | 378 | 347 | 174 | 388 | 358 | 2802 | 5919 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hilo Municipal 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 Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy12%
63% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Hilo Municipal Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hilo Municipal Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Improve Driver Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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73% match
For Blue tees
Consistent woods length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring20%
Trajectory18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Precision36%
Aim24%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Blue tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim21%
55% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy31%
Alignment26%
57% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Aim41%
Precision21%
Dispersion14%
60% match
For Blue tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
66% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim22%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion17%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy16%
Aim10%
57% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
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Get Started70% match
For Gold tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Alignment15%
61% match
For Gold tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
Distance Control14%
50% match
For Gold tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Trajectory15%
Aim15%
57% match
For Gold tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision22%
Visualization11%
70% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring21%
Aim15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy20%
Alignment19%
66% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control27%
Alignment21%
53% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Distance Control40%
Alignment21%
Accuracy10%
76% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy27%
Scoring16%
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Get Started73% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring14%
Precision13%
59% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Alignment13%
77% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim25%
Scoring13%
65% match
For White tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
Alignment20%
67% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
62% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Dispersion18%
Scoring15%
21% match
For White tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory17%
55% match
For White tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Dispersion23%
Precision17%
55% match
For White tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
66% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Dispersion19%
Accuracy17%
66% 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%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
54% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim30%
Alignment26%
Scoring19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Hilo Municipal Golf Course
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hilo Municipal Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Hilo Municipal Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Hilo Municipal Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Hilo Municipal Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 119.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hilo Municipal Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5846 yards. The back tees extend to 6324.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Hilo Municipal Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.6 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Hilo Municipal Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6324.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hilo Municipal Golf Course and how should I play it?
Hilo Municipal Golf Course 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 Hilo Municipal Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6324.0 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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