69% match
For White tees
Build putting confidence, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision30%
Aim27%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Atlanta Athletic Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
176
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
Highlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands, 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 27%Scoring 22%Aim 20%Precision 15%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.
16.4
Average HCP
9.3
Minimum HCP
28.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Backswing
Work only on backswing using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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 | 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 | 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 Highlands.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
esmith@aac1.org
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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
1930 Bobby Jones Drive
Course Description
Atlanta Athletic Club is a private club offering championship golf across its Highlands and Riverside courses, alongside fitness, instruction, dining, and social programs. Located in Johns Creek, Georgia, the club emphasizes a family-friendly environment with a rich history of golf, sports, and fellowship. Members can enjoy golf, fitness and instructional activities, social events, and dining within a member-focused community.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Robert Trent Jones Sr./Rees Jones
Opened
1967
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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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:You will repeatedly face precise positioning needs on short par fours where misses inflate scores, while par fives carry biggest risk as they claim top four difficulty spots amid high bogey rating.
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725713 yards5224 metersCR 74.7Bogey 108.4Slope 143
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 53.8 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 54.6 · Slope 146
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 326 | 449 | 360 | 127 | 471 | 327 | 133 | 351 | 353 | 2897 | 359 | 339 | 446 | 307 | 335 | 144 | 301 | 124 | 461 | 2816 | 5713 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726250 yards5715 metersCR 77.9Bogey 113.2Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 56.2 · Slope 147
Back Nine · CR 39.0 · BR 57.0 · Slope 153
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 467 | 408 | 142 | 499 | 368 | 156 | 376 | 370 | 3152 | 377 | 384 | 470 | 336 | 367 | 174 | 340 | 153 | 497 | 3098 | 6250 |
W
Women's Tournament Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725405 yards4942 metersCR 73.3Bogey 105.4Slope 136
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.5 · BR 52.4 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 53.0 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | — | 6 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 314 | 441 | 322 | 127 | 436 | 327 | 133 | 289 | 353 | 2742 | 354 | 339 | 394 | 289 | 323 | 144 | 301 | 124 | 395 | 2663 | 5405 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile41% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control29%
Visualization24%
55% match
For White tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Aim27%
Alignment20%
12 Week Flagship Program for Highlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
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≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Reduce Missed Mid Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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33% match
For White tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
70% match
For White tees
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started45% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim15%
Scoring14%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision19%
Accuracy15%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment24%
Accuracy17%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Scoring29%
Alignment20%
72% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Accuracy17%
Scoring14%
76% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy29%
Alignment20%
73% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Sand from longer range, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Scoring18%
Trajectory17%
70% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
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Get Started57% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring33%
Precision20%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control18%
Precision14%
56% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Trajectory30%
Scoring25%
68% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring22%
Alignment19%
69% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control38%
Aim21%
Dispersion13%
67% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim29%
Alignment20%
Scoring20%
67% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Distance Control19%
74% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP7 drills
Distance Control18%
Dispersion17%
Aim16%
77% match
For Women's Tournament tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim15%
Scoring15%
29% match
For Green tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
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Get Started73% match
For Green tees
Flop over hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control19%
Accuracy18%
Scoring16%
53% match
For Green tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
78% match
For Green tees
Chip to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
60% match
For Green tees
Control woods height, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP7 drills
Trajectory25%
Scoring21%
Precision21%
69% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim24%
Alignment21%
79% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring25%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Green tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
65% match
For Green tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Alignment20%
Scoring17%
65% match
For Green tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control22%
Alignment16%
76% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Aim15%
70% match
For Green tees
Stop within 2 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control16%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands for mid-handicap golfers?
Highlands presents a demanding test. With a slope rating of 150.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 77.9 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5828 yards. The back tees extend to 6250.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands?
With a course rating of 77.9 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 and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6250.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Highlands and how should I play it?
Highlands 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 Highlands strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 150.0 and yardage reaching 6250.0 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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