Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Holly Hills Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 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
Holly Hills Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Holly Hills 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
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 Holly Hills Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
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.
Driver | Backswing
Work only on backswing using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
Chip | Scattered Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to land a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Holly Hills Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
krisanderson@hollyhillsgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
5502 Mussetter Rd, Ijamsville, MD 21754, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Russell Roberts
Opened
1977
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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 Holly Hills Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.6 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 50.3 · Slope 139
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 14 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 400 | 167 | 389 | 533 | 196 | 300 | 406 | 561 | 3326 | 451 | 407 | 402 | 506 | 156 | 496 | 217 | 398 | 522 | 3555 | 6881 |
Green Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 52.0 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.3 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 312 | 131 | 281 | 428 | 156 | 239 | 283 | 418 | 2590 | 400 | 311 | 302 | 428 | 110 | 330 | 126 | 297 | 421 | 2725 | 5315 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.5 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 50.2 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 7 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 9 | 5 | — | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 342 | 235 | 131 | 281 | 370 | 126 | 239 | 230 | 385 | 2339 | 400 | 261 | 302 | 400 | 110 | 330 | 126 | 297 | 381 | 2607 | 4946 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Holly Hills 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.
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Showing 46 Programs
% match to course practice profileEliminate Three-Putts
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Holly Hills Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Holly Hills 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Shape it perfectly: fade or draw with wedges
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedRoll to tap-in range, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Land softly, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedThread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Holly Hills 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 Holly Hills Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Holly Hills Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Holly Hills Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Holly Hills Country Club technically exacting. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Holly Hills Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5914 yards. The back tees extend to 6881.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Holly Hills Country Club?
With a course rating of 73.0 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 Holly Hills Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6881.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Holly Hills Country Club 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 Holly Hills Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6881.0 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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