Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Indian Hills Golf Course.
Total 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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Work only on takeaway using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
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20 Indian Trail, Mt Vernon, IL 62864, USA
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Puckett
Opened
1963
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Indian Hills Golf Course hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileFollow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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.
Full 55 days 75 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Place Every 6 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Mixed
Keep Ball Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0
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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Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedKeep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Thread the needle, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedChip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get close to pin, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave tap-ins, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Indian Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6029.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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