73% match
For Blue tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Hills Gc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Southern Hills Gc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern Hills Gc, 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
Scoring 25%Distance Control 20%Aim 19%Precision 19%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.
15.3
Average HCP
9
Minimum HCP
29.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southern Hills Gc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southern Hills Gc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
golf@hs-sd.org
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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
1130 Club House Rd, Hot Springs, SD 57747, USA
Course Description
Southern Hills Golf Course is a municipal, 18-hole public golf destination in Hot Springs, South Dakota, nestled in the southern Black Hills. Owned and operated by the City of Hot Springs, the course originally opened as a 9-hole layout and has since expanded, offering scenic views with red rock canyons, ponderosa pines, and colorful fairways. It serves both experienced and recreational golfers and provides public access with amenities such as a driving range and clubhouse for events. The course emphasizes an affordable, community-focused golf experience in western South Dakota.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Richard Phelps
Opened
1977
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(126 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 Southern Hills Gc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure through precise par three tee shots and par four iron approaches, piling scoring risks on the toughest holes spread over both nines.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705905 yards5400 metersCR 76.5Bogey 108.6Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.0 · Slope 133
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 335 | 139 | 450 | 153 | 557 | 407 | 164 | 409 | 2969 | 147 | 338 | 224 | 503 | 165 | 291 | 448 | 474 | 346 | 2936 | 5905 |
G
GOLD Tee
Gender: FemalePar 704818 yards4406 metersCR 70.5Bogey 99.6Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.5 · Slope 118
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 306 | 110 | 395 | 128 | 445 | 371 | 137 | 343 | 2558 | 135 | 227 | 119 | 386 | 122 | 242 | 372 | 387 | 270 | 2260 | 4818 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705571 yards5094 metersCR 74.6Bogey 105.8Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 53.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.3 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 18 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 6 | — | 7 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 15 | — | — |
| Yardage | 345 | 321 | 128 | 438 | 144 | 547 | 391 | 139 | 397 | 2850 | 141 | 324 | 194 | 475 | 142 | 278 | 407 | 439 | 321 | 2721 | 5571 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern Hills Gc
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile35% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
61% match
For Blue tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment24%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim21%
Alignment18%
12 Week Flagship Program for Southern Hills Gc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Hills Gc. 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Center of the green: reduce spread on wedges
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Tighten your spread: keep woods within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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69% match
For Blue tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
49% match
For Blue tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
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Get Started42% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion30%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
74% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Scoring22%
Alignment18%
54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision28%
Alignment13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring16%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim24%
Scoring18%
Precision17%
59% match
For Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control21%
Alignment14%
74% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
59% match
For WHITE tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
74% match
For WHITE tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min5 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision21%
Aim19%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
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Get Started65% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Alignment19%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control19%
Scoring16%
51% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring32%
Visualization14%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring35%
Precision33%
Aim13%
28% match
For WHITE tees
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
63% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring17%
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Get Started75% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Accuracy14%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Alignment13%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision21%
Alignment20%
Distance Control20%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment36%
Aim32%
Scoring32%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control24%
Scoring16%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy37%
Alignment22%
Distance Control19%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control31%
Aim13%
28% match
For GOLD tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
46% match
For GOLD tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
59% match
For GOLD tees
Pick landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring25%
Distance Control18%
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Get Started71% match
For GOLD tees
Thread the needle, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Scoring23%
Distance Control17%
49% match
For GOLD tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
61% match
For GOLD tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
62% match
For GOLD tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control24%
Aim22%
71% match
For GOLD tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control18%
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Hills Gc
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Hills Gc and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Hills Gc for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Southern Hills Gc challenges consistency. A slope rating of 136.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Hills Gc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5362 yards. The back tees extend to 5905.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Hills Gc?
With a course rating of 76.5 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Southern Hills Gc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5905.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Southern Hills Gc and how should I play it?
Southern Hills Gc 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 Southern Hills Gc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 5905.0 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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