Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Tam O'Shanter Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
15
15 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
80
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Hills Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Hills, 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 30%Precision 22%Distance Control 17%Aim 16%Accuracy 13%
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
10.3
Minimum HCP
31.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Hills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat rough grass.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Hills.
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
5055 Hills & Dales Road NW
Course Description
With two expertly maintained 18 hole courses, premier practice facility, colonial style clubhouse,restaurant and lounge, Tam O'Shanter has offered a country club experience to public golfers since the 1920's.\\The Dales course opened in 1928 and is a challenging layout used for the final round of the Ohio Open Championship for 15 years. With the fairways naturally sculpted by the glaciers, you will discover beautiful rolling hills with many native trees.\\The Hills course opened in 1931. With small undulating greens you will need to bring your accuracy and a good putter to score well on this course.
golf course • public golfing • 18-hole golf • golf practice facility • country club • Ohio Open Championship • recreation
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Merle Paul
Opened
1931
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Hills
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 15 Programs
% match to course practice profileAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment20%
Aim18%
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
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Get StartedImprove accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory20%
15 Week Flagship Program for Hills
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Hills. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Putts Inside 3 Feet Precisely
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Match Clubface to Target
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 31.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Check your clubface: does it match your target?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 7–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Pick Line and Commit
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–15≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Hit the green with the perfect trajectory
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
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Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Precision23%
Trajectory22%
Open up and fly, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP7 drills
Alignment26%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy15%
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Aim22%
Scoring22%
Accuracy19%
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim33%
Alignment19%
Distance Control18%
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
Precision15%
Match clubface, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring33%
Precision18%
Distance Control14%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Hills
Get answers to common questions about playing Hills and what to expect.
How difficult is Hills for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Hills challenges consistency. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Hills?
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 Hills?
With a course rating of 70 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 Hills and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Hills and how should I play it?
Hills 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 Hills 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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