41% match
For Blue tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Western Hills Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
195
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Western Hills Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Western 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 17%Aim 16%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.
17.9
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Western Hills Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Western Hills Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
westernhillsmgc@hotmail.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
2160 Russellville Rd, Hopkinsville, KY 42240, USA
Course Description
Western Hills Municipal Golf Course is a public, community-focused golf facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The course offers public tee times, memberships, and hosted events to both local residents and visitors in Christian County. It emphasizes accessibility for current and future golfers and provides options for individual play through online booking and membership programs.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Earl Stone
Opened
1985
Google Reviews
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⭐3.9(151 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 Western Hills Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fives that bogey scores if drives come up short, matched by par fours where mid irons face high risk on tough handicap spots.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726385 yards5838 metersCR 77.5Bogey 110.4Slope 139
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 55.8 · Slope 138
Back Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 54.6 · Slope 139
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 419 | 456 | 190 | 399 | 161 | 515 | 365 | 407 | 3286 | 320 | 328 | 405 | 477 | 193 | 372 | 161 | 392 | 451 | 3099 | 6385 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726859 yards6272 metersCR 80.2Bogey 114.3Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 40.8 · BR 57.8 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 56.5 · Slope 145
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 389 | 435 | 491 | 226 | 440 | 166 | 543 | 399 | 435 | 3524 | 342 | 352 | 412 | 537 | 219 | 401 | 187 | 416 | 469 | 3335 | 6859 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725713 yards5224 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.6Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 53.1 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 51.5 · Slope 130
| 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | — | 6 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 387 | 406 | 163 | 357 | 122 | 489 | 332 | 357 | 2975 | 268 | 302 | 374 | 417 | 154 | 311 | 145 | 332 | 435 | 2738 | 5713 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Western 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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization31%
Dispersion23%
Distance Control22%
65% match
For Blue tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim23%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
84% match
For Blue tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Western Hills Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Western 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 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Shape it right: fade or draw with mid irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0
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57% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision18%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min22 HCP8 drills
Trajectory27%
Distance Control19%
Scoring19%
70% match
For Blue tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Accuracy13%
18% match
For Blue tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
67% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Distance Control20%
Alignment18%
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Get Started71% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Scoring15%
62% match
For Blue tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Accuracy30%
Aim25%
Dispersion16%
69% match
For Blue tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision15%
Scoring15%
53% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Distance Control18%
75% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim24%
Distance Control18%
61% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control15%
68% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment30%
Accuracy27%
68% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
34% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
66% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min32 HCP7 drills
Aim39%
Alignment26%
Scoring22%
40% match
For Gold tees
Visualize perfect flop, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
51% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control32%
Visualization20%
70% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
73% match
For Gold tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Precision16%
Distance Control14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
41% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
43% match
For Gold tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
61% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment27%
Aim26%
Scoring19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Make par, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control21%
Alignment18%
53% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision30%
Alignment13%
54% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Scoring17%
Alignment17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control18%
74% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion17%
Aim15%
58% match
For Gold tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Distance Control12%
47% match
For Gold tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Aim25%
Dispersion21%
49% match
For White tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Distance Control20%
25% match
For White tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
41% match
For White tees
Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Scoring36%
Aim30%
Alignment28%
68% match
For White tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
78% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Precision16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Western Hills Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Western Hills Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Western Hills Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Western Hills Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. Its 144.0 slope rating signals significant difficulty for players above a 15 handicap. The course rating of 80.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Western Hills Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6286 yards. The back tees extend to 6859.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Western Hills Golf Course?
With a course rating of 80.2 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 Western Hills Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6859.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Western Hills Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 144.0 and yardage reaching 6859.0 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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