Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for North at Hickory Hills Country Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Hickory Hills, Illinois, United States of America

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Total Programs

13 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

South Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for South, 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 19%Dispersion 15%Accuracy 14%

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.

18.7

Average HCP

11.2

Minimum HCP

32.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for South

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Flat

Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.

Driving Range31 min

Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]

Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about South.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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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

8201 W 95th St

Course Description

Hickory Hills Country Club is a historic golf facility featuring the Championship 18-Hole South Course and the Executive 9-Hole course, located in Hickory Hills, Illinois near Chicago. The club emphasizes a challenging, willow-tree-lined links-style layout with rolling hills suitable for both serious golfers and casual play. In addition to golf, it hosts weddings, engagements, and various events with customizable packages and catering options, and it maintains active member and community engagement through the E-Club and event programming.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

James Foulis

Opened

1915

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for South

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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Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment26%

Aim21%

Distance Control14%

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Convert Every Up-And-Down

Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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12 Week Flagship Program for South

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for South. 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.

Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on long approaches

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Control the arc: launch and roll as needed

Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min28 HCP5 drills

Mechanics27%

Trajectory27%

Precision18%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Land near the pin, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Accuracy25%

Scoring23%

Precision10%

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Can you land every Bump'n'Run inside 2 feet?

Land inside 2 feet, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills

Scoring38%

Accuracy37%

Green Reading10%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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Pitch 20–35 Yds From Fairway Or Rough

Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills

Accuracy24%

Scoring14%

Dispersion13%

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Pinpoint your sand shots: leave yourself a tap-in every time

Thread the gap, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min9 HCP6 drills

Precision28%

Trajectory21%

Distance Control18%

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Feel the yardage: control long iron distance

Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills

Distance Control38%

Scoring24%

Trajectory13%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory21%

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3-Wood Distance Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at South

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 South

Get answers to common questions about playing South and what to expect.

How difficult is South for mid-handicap golfers?

South presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at South?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at South?

With a course rating of 70 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 South and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is South 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 South strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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