56% match
For Red tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Indian Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Mt. Vernon, IL, United States
Open Flagship ProgramTotal Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
Indian Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Indian Hills 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 26%Scoring 23%Precision 18%Aim 15%Accuracy 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.
19.9
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Indian Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | Multiple Targets
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Indian Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
20 Indian Trail, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Puckett
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(80 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 Indian Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a quick-scoring layout with tempting short par fours for birdies but punishing long par fours and reachable par fives where back nine raises risks through harder slope and higher bogey pressure.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726029 yards5513 metersCR 68.5Bogey 89.8Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 109
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 45.3 · Slope 121
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 5 | — | 4 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 297 | 97 | 268 | 420 | 469 | 549 | 295 | 203 | 398 | 2996 | 523 | 298 | 371 | 494 | 183 | 316 | 392 | 141 | 315 | 3033 | 6029 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 714336 yards3965 metersCR 64.3Bogey 88.3Slope 102
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 44.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 43.8 · Slope 101
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 247 | 87 | 223 | 313 | 324 | 436 | 218 | 101 | 247 | 2196 | 451 | 216 | 260 | 382 | 107 | 269 | 130 | 112 | 213 | 2140 | 4336 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 713949 yards3611 metersCR 62.0Bogey 84.7Slope 97
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.4 · BR 43.5 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 30.6 · BR 41.2 · Slope 90
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 227 | 87 | 217 | 292 | 302 | 396 | 204 | 101 | 225 | 2051 | 386 | 186 | 230 | 340 | 107 | 214 | 130 | 112 | 193 | 1898 | 3949 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725692 yards5205 metersCR 72.3Bogey 101.0Slope 122
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 50.1 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.9 · Slope 125
| 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 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 8 | 18 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 6 | — | 3 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 5 | — | — |
| Yardage | 283 | 97 | 252 | 414 | 464 | 482 | 265 | 170 | 380 | 2807 | 493 | 285 | 340 | 488 | 178 | 307 | 358 | 137 | 299 | 2885 | 5692 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Indian Hills 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile70% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started74% match
For Red tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control23%
Aim13%
56% match
For Red tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Trajectory31%
Scoring23%
Precision18%
14 Week Flagship Program for Indian Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Indian Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
Week 14≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Control the arc: launch and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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46% match
For Red tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Trajectory30%
Mechanics22%
Precision21%
51% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
72% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision19%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
68% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment25%
Distance Control23%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision14%
Accuracy11%
66% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
54% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy37%
Distance Control27%
Alignment25%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Precision23%
Scoring23%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started62% match
For Red tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control18%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring13%
Dispersion12%
57% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control28%
Visualization22%
72% match
For White tees
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision21%
Accuracy15%
78% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
46% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
63% match
For White tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
62% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim28%
Precision12%
73% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy19%
Precision14%
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%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
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Get Started66% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment14%
59% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control28%
Alignment17%
78% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP8 drills
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
Precision16%
81% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim17%
Accuracy14%
51% match
For Silver tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control32%
Visualization21%
60% match
For Silver tees
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control21%
Alignment17%
84% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Aim14%
58% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range31-43 min23 HCP7 drills
Precision36%
Scoring23%
Dispersion10%
47% match
For Silver tees
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min32 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Scoring16%
Mechanics15%
70% match
For Silver tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Distance Control30%
Accuracy26%
66% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control23%
Alignment21%
55% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Alignment15%
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Get Started68% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For Silver tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Silver tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Alignment19%
62% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Scoring18%
58% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Dispersion15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Distance Control15%
61% match
For Silver tees
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision34%
Aim23%
Distance Control15%
63% match
For Blue tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Indian Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Indian Hills Golf Course technically exacting. With a slope of 115.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 68.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Indian Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4989 yards. The back tees extend to 6029.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Indian Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 68.5 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 Indian Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6029.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Indian Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 115.0 and yardage reaching 6029.0 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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