52% match
For White tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Southern Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
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+6 more
Southern Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Southern 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 25%Scoring 24%Precision 19%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.
16.3
Average HCP
9.4
Minimum HCP
29.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Southern Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Southern Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
southernhills@inebraska.com
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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
3005 S Southern Hills Dr, Hastings, NE 68901, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Reuben Schneider
Opened
1963
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.9(68 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 Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated par four tests that pressure tee and iron play for pars, while long par fives force careful positioning to avoid big numbers from recovery shots.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726380 yards5834 metersCR 70.2Bogey 93.0Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 117
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 9 | — | 14 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | — | — |
| Yardage | 351 | 365 | 294 | 364 | 554 | 176 | 325 | 355 | 341 | 3125 | 360 | 370 | 154 | 366 | 554 | 372 | 342 | 198 | 539 | 3255 | 6380 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725082 yards4647 metersCR 69.8Bogey 96.1Slope 112
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 47.7 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 48.4 · Slope 109
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 220 | 321 | 239 | 324 | 407 | 146 | 258 | 248 | 238 | 2401 | 326 | 336 | 126 | 332 | 398 | 312 | 306 | 135 | 410 | 2681 | 5082 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725226 yards4779 metersCR 70.5Bogey 97.6Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 48.7 · Slope 110
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 7 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 230 | 325 | 249 | 334 | 410 | 150 | 268 | 265 | 273 | 2504 | 331 | 341 | 131 | 335 | 403 | 315 | 311 | 140 | 415 | 2722 | 5226 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Southern 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For White tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control22%
Aim22%
67% match
For White tees
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Scoring16%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
13 Week Flagship Program for Southern Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Southern Hills Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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47% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics20%
Trajectory16%
54% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
43% match
For White tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
69% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
72% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy17%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
56% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment26%
Accuracy26%
67% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
66% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Scoring17%
Precision17%
54% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy32%
Alignment17%
73% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
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Get Started69% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy20%
Scoring20%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control28%
Aim16%
40% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
58% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Distance Control30%
Precision20%
Alignment20%
40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
77% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim15%
Precision13%
70% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
46% match
For Red tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision28%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Alignment23%
Aim14%
72% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Accuracy21%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
23% match
For Black tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
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Get Started74% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
Dispersion15%
64% match
For Black tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For Black tees
Save par on approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy17%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Black tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision17%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For Black tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
19% match
For Black tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
41% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For Black tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Black tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control19%
67% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring20%
Alignment16%
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Get Started64% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision21%
Dispersion16%
47% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Alignment27%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy25%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim14%
Dispersion13%
59% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring31%
Visualization10%
69% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
35% match
For Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision29%
Aim20%
Mechanics18%
63% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
64% match
For Black tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Southern Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Southern Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Southern Hills Golf Course presents a demanding test. With a slope of 123.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Southern Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5731 yards. The back tees extend to 6380.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Southern Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 70.2 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 Southern Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6380.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Southern Hills Golf Course and how should I play it?
Southern 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 Southern Hills Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6380.0 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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