62% match
For White/Black tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
182
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
Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon, 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 25%Aim 18%Precision 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.
19
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
32
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Opposite Shots Challenge
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are 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 Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon.
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
1711 Country Club Rd, Mt Vernon, IN 47620, USA
Course Description
Western Hills Country Club is a private-style recreational facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The club offers a challenging golf course with a full-service clubhouse that includes lunch and dinner options, a full bar, and a PGA-staffed golf shop. Its amenities also include a six-lane swimming pool, tennis courts, access to a fitness center, and banquet facilities, with various membership options and year-round social events for adults and families.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
35
Type
Parkland
Opened
1964
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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 Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White/Black
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeated precision tests on shortish par fours where iron shots dictate bogey avoidance, balanced by reachable par fives that tempt birdies amid steady scoring demands.
S
Silver/Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 735178 yards4735 metersCR 65.6Bogey 88.4Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.4 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 120 | 386 | 302 | 301 | 303 | 310 | 128 | 375 | 2605 | 338 | 128 | 386 | 304 | 301 | 303 | 310 | 128 | 375 | 2573 | 5178 |
W
White/Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 715910 yards5404 metersCR 69.2Bogey 94.4Slope 136
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 46.5 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 47.9 · Slope 137
| 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 15 | — | 6 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 123 | 390 | 367 | 304 | 342 | 383 | 132 | 450 | 2850 | 376 | 130 | 496 | 368 | 305 | 344 | 416 | 135 | 490 | 3060 | 5910 |
B
Blue/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735178 yards4735 metersCR 70.8Bogey 100.0Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 50.2 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.8 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 37 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 17 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 120 | 386 | 302 | 301 | 303 | 310 | 128 | 375 | 2605 | 338 | 128 | 386 | 304 | 301 | 303 | 310 | 128 | 375 | 2573 | 5178 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile40% match
For White/Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
81% match
For White/Black tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring22%
Distance Control18%
Accuracy17%
52% match
For White/Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
14 Week Flagship Program for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Stop Missed Wedge Shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 3 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Trajectory Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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78% match
For White/Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Precision13%
33% match
For White/Black tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
52% match
For White/Black tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control35%
Visualization23%
61% match
For White/Black tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring25%
Precision23%
Dispersion20%
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Get Started51% match
For White/Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion26%
Distance Control26%
Visualization23%
72% match
For White/Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control22%
Alignment22%
59% match
For White/Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy28%
Alignment15%
Distance Control15%
74% match
For White/Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
66% match
For White/Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment19%
63% match
For White/Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
64% match
For White/Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring34%
Aim23%
Alignment23%
75% match
For White/Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring22%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
74% match
For White/Black tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Dispersion18%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
48% match
For White/Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Trajectory21%
Precision19%
60% match
For White/Black tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
39% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started30% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
71% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Aim18%
Alignment18%
69% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy26%
Aim12%
68% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim17%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
55% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
58% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision25%
Scoring20%
Trajectory14%
78% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim23%
Scoring22%
65% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment22%
Distance Control16%
68% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
62% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Mix short game shots, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring30%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Aim24%
Alignment23%
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Get Started66% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
78% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy19%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Dial in aim, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Scoring18%
Dispersion16%
66% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Aim15%
71% match
For Silver/Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring39%
Aim16%
Accuracy14%
66% match
For Blue/Red tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim23%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
62% match
For Blue/Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment26%
Aim22%
Scoring17%
63% match
For Blue/Red tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
71% match
For Blue/Red tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
52% match
For Blue/Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim31%
Precision27%
Alignment13%
76% match
For Blue/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy19%
Scoring16%
65% match
For Blue/Red tees
Dial in aim, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started54% match
For Blue/Red tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Scoring19%
63% match
For Blue/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring19%
Dispersion13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon
Get answers to common questions about playing Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon and what to expect.
How difficult is Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon for mid-handicap golfers?
Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon presents a demanding test. The 136.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 69.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 35.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5544 yards. The back tees extend to 5910.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon?
With a course rating of 69.2 and par 35, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 35 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 5910.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. 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 Western Hills Country Club- Mt Vernon strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 136.0 and yardage reaching 5910.0 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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