Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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
Dauphin Highlands Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Dauphin Highlands 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driver | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
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.
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Dauphin Highlands Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
Location
650 S Harrisburg St, Harrisburg, PA 17113, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bill Love
Opened
1995
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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 Dauphin Highlands Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.1 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 47.1 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 266 | 401 | 126 | 439 | 333 | 496 | 183 | 386 | 3014 | 315 | 377 | 506 | 373 | 348 | 165 | 527 | 171 | 351 | 3133 | 6147 |
Gold Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 51.1 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 361 | 197 | 366 | 85 | 408 | 256 | 456 | 142 | 343 | 2614 | 272 | 325 | 460 | 325 | 281 | 149 | 467 | 152 | 320 | 2751 | 5365 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 48.6 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 35.2 · BR 50.3 · Slope 128
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 355 | 191 | 360 | 80 | 399 | 249 | 451 | 135 | 333 | 2553 | 267 | 318 | 408 | 316 | 273 | 144 | 460 | 149 | 308 | 2643 | 5196 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 52.7 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 38.3 · BR 54.2 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 15 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | — | 18 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 10 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 266 | 401 | 126 | 439 | 333 | 496 | 183 | 386 | 3014 | 315 | 377 | 506 | 373 | 348 | 165 | 527 | 171 | 351 | 3133 | 6147 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Dauphin Highlands 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profileFlop from bunkers, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Dauphin Highlands 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.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Reduce Missed Lines On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Reduce Mid-Iron Misses
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set sights, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maintain posture, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedChip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
See landing and roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent mid iron length, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United East Conference Tournament
4/24/2026
United East Conference Tournament
4/24/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Dauphin Highlands Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Dauphin Highlands Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Dauphin Highlands Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Dauphin Highlands Golf Course challenges consistency. The 133.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 75.5 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5672 yards. The back tees extend to 6147.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Dauphin Highlands Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.5 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 Dauphin Highlands Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6147.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Dauphin Highlands 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 Dauphin Highlands Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6147.0 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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