55% match
For Blue tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Aberdeen Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
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
Highlands/Meadows Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands/Meadows, 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 23%Precision 21%Aim 20%Distance Control 20%Alignment 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.
18.6
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
33.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands/Meadows
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular 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 | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines 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 Highlands/Meadows.
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
701 Bucks Trail
Course Description
Aberdeen Country Club is a Myrtle Beach area golf facility located in Longs, South Carolina. It features an 18-hole, links-style course designed by Tom Jackson, modeled after Royal Aberdeen in Scotland, with two linked nines named Meadows and Highlands. The club sits along the Waccamaw riverfront preserve, offering a scenic, wildlife-rich setting and a pro shop with gear, along with dining and membership options under Founders Group International. It is known for its historical accolades and ongoing promotions for direct bookings and golf events.
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Course Information
Holes
27
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Jackson
Opened
1989
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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 Highlands/Meadows, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course plays like a persistent ball striking test where long par fives force position decisions and par fours pile on iron pressure leading to bogey risks if approaches falter especially up front.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726644 yards6075 metersCR 72.3Bogey 98.1Slope 139
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 50.0 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.1 · Slope 135
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 514 | 394 | 159 | 368 | 609 | 383 | 164 | 391 | 427 | 3409 | 326 | 537 | 312 | 134 | 387 | 398 | 563 | 194 | 384 | 3235 | 6644 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725479 yards5010 metersCR 66.8Bogey 88.7Slope 118
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.2 · Slope 114
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 469 | 307 | 102 | 290 | 550 | 268 | 104 | 322 | 332 | 2744 | 278 | 472 | 276 | 103 | 306 | 341 | 499 | 137 | 323 | 2735 | 5479 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 724647 yards4249 metersCR 63.1Bogey 83.4Slope 109
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.6 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 31.3 · BR 41.8 · Slope 113
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 3 | — | 16 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 362 | 295 | 83 | 279 | 441 | 239 | 94 | 267 | 287 | 2347 | 229 | 343 | 224 | 69 | 267 | 298 | 463 | 105 | 302 | 2300 | 4647 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands/Meadows
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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Aim35%
Scoring16%
Distance Control12%
36% match
For Blue tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Accuracy23%
Visualization21%
49% match
For Blue tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
11 Week Flagship Program for Highlands/Meadows
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands/Meadows. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 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≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Align Stroke For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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61% match
For Blue tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control22%
Scoring15%
34% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics27%
Trajectory22%
78% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
64% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control22%
Scoring21%
69% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
61% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision17%
Accuracy9%
61% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control29%
Trajectory12%
82% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Aim20%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
Aim14%
66% 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%
64% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy20%
Alignment20%
74% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP4 drills
Precision28%
Aim19%
Alignment16%
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Get Started47% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
55% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
61% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
56% match
For Gold tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Scoring14%
68% match
For Gold tees
Focus on positive outcomes, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision29%
Aim16%
43% match
For Gold tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy31%
Aim9%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring29%
Precision15%
47% match
For Gold tees
Check clubface, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Alignment31%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion13%
47% match
For Gold tees
Control short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
22% match
For Gold tees
Match swing to shot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
74% match
For Gold tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment32%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
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Get Started67% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy18%
Alignment17%
66% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Gold tees
Feel the green, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment19%
Accuracy15%
86% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring22%
Aim20%
56% match
For Gold tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control24%
Alignment16%
68% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Aim13%
65% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Trajectory11%
66% match
For Red tees
Treat every putt as crucial, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min5 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
51% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy19%
Aim13%
59% match
For Red tees
Aim for soft landing, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Dispersion18%
Alignment13%
52% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy27%
Alignment22%
31% match
For Red tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory28%
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Get Started66% match
For Red tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring27%
Precision22%
55% match
For Red tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
42% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
71% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Precision24%
Aim17%
42% match
For Red tees
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
66% match
For Red tees
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
77% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Alignment26%
Aim25%
Scoring23%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands/Meadows
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands/Meadows and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands/Meadows for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highlands/Meadows technically exacting. The 139.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands/Meadows?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5646 yards. The back tees extend to 6644.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands/Meadows?
With a course rating of 72.3 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 Highlands/Meadows and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6644.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Highlands/Meadows 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 Highlands/Meadows strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 139.0 and yardage reaching 6644.0 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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