Read long breaks, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Hamilton Farm Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
192
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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
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
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 Highlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
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.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
djordan@hamiltonfarmgolfclub.com
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Facilities
Location
1040 Pottersville Road
Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Michael HurdzeN/Aana Fry
Opened
2001
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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 Estate
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 49.6 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 51.2 · Slope 142
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 568 | 242 | 418 | 406 | 451 | 215 | 367 | 559 | 3555 | 430 | 516 | 214 | 463 | 545 | 382 | 465 | 255 | 431 | 3701 | 7256 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.7 · Slope 144
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 530 | 188 | 382 | 374 | 423 | 187 | 324 | 515 | 3247 | 365 | 475 | 190 | 409 | 496 | 378 | 421 | 165 | 396 | 3295 | 6542 |
Estate Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 48.5 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 50.2 · Slope 141
| 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 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 5 | — | 12 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 10 | — | — |
| Yardage | 329 | 568 | 188 | 382 | 406 | 423 | 187 | 367 | 559 | 3409 | 430 | 475 | 214 | 409 | 545 | 382 | 421 | 165 | 431 | 3472 | 6881 |
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 47 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Stop 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip from rough, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
11 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 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedStop within 2 feet, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Fade or draw wedges, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedVary landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Turn into par saves, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedFeel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedControl flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Avoid Three-Putts
Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
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?
From a scoring perspective, Highlands challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 141.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.7 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 6899 yards. The back tees extend to 7256.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands?
With a course rating of 74.7 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 7256.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
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 141.0 and yardage reaching 7256.0 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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