Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highercombe Golf & Country Club

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Total Programs

19 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

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Highercombe Golf & Country Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highercombe Golf & Country Club, 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 29%Scoring 23%Aim 17%Precision 16%Dispersion 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.

19.6

Average HCP

11.4

Minimum HCP

31.8

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Highercombe Golf & Country Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | 3 Landing Zones

Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Multiple Targets

Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.

Short Game26 min

Bump-n-Run | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x

Scatter a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop bump-n-run shots inside Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Weaknesses Discovery

Discover weaknesses amongst irons shots and clubs to avoid in critical situations. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Highercombe Golf & Country Club.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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hgclub@bigpond.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

101 Paracombe Rd, Paracombe SA 5132, Australia

Course Description

Highercombe Golf & Country Club was established in 1967 and has evolved into a scenic and challenging 18 hole, par 70 golf experience over 5591 meters. Located in the small town of Paracombe in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, Highercombe is a people’s club that is open to the general public 7-days a week.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1967

Google Reviews

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⭐4.5(129 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 Highercombe Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Men's Tees

Women's Tees

50303, USGA, Blue, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 706114 yards5591 metersCR 70.0Bogey 92.0Slope 119

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 35.8 · BR 46.5 · Slope 115

Back Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 45.5 · 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	4	5	4	4	3	4	3	4	4	35	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	3	35	70
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	412	511	381	312	226	433	200	256	470	3201	177	355	351	353	309	268	370	558	172	2913	6114

50303, USGA, White, Men Tee

Gender: MalePar 705847 yards5346 metersCR 68.8Bogey 90.5Slope 117

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.5 · Slope 114

Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 119

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	4	3	4	3	4	4	35	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	3	35	70
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	401	502	372	307	172	370	195	243	448	3010	164	343	351	349	304	259	351	550	166	2837	5847

50303, USGA, Red, Women, N Tee

Gender: FemalePar 725600 yards5121 metersCR 72.7Bogey 102.6Slope 127

Gender: Female

Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.0 · Slope 132

Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.6 · Slope 121

Hole	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	IN	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	OUT	Total
Par	5	5	4	4	4	4	3	3	5	37	3	4	4	4	4	4	4	5	3	35	72
Handicap	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Yardage	400	502	372	300	227	365	166	194	464	2990	148	302	343	266	299	252	340	500	160	2610	5600

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highercombe Golf & Country Club

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 19 Programs

% match to course practice profile

Control 9 Ft Putts

26% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Feel the green—leave every Bump'n'Run inside the safe zone

78% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision16%

Dispersion13%

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Stop Ball on Dime

76% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min27 HCP9 drills

Distance Control31%

Precision16%

Scoring14%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

71% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control25%

Dispersion21%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Highercombe Golf & Country Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highercombe Golf & Country Club. 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≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Control 9 Ft Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Control 3-Wood Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 3 days

Putting · 6 ft (2m) only

Focus On Pace And Line

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Ball on Dime

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 27.0

Week 12≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Reduce Wedge Misses

78% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills

Scoring26%

Distance Control26%

Trajectory17%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

59% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Distance Control36%

Dispersion18%

Alignment15%

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Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways

44% match

For 50303, USGA, White, Men tees

Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision27%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory18%

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Focus On Pace And Line

26% match

For 50303, USGA, Red, Women, N tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Save Par On Every Approach

82% match

For 50303, USGA, Red, Women, N tees

Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Distance Control25%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

81% match

For 50303, USGA, Red, Women, N tees

Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control24%

Scoring23%

Aim15%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

69% match

For 50303, USGA, Red, Women, N tees

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills

Distance Control24%

Alignment18%

Aim15%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

65% match

For 50303, USGA, Red, Women, N tees

Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Focus On Pace And Line

26% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Feel the distance: pitch to different targets and control your rollout

64% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP7 drills

Distance Control41%

Precision13%

Trajectory12%

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Pinpoint your pitches: leave yourself a tap-in every time

69% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Precision from tough lie, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills

Precision33%

Aim21%

Distance Control17%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

53% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring48%

Distance Control33%

Visualization19%

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Wedge Accuracy Advanced

68% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Maximize greens in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range31-43 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control28%

Accuracy18%

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Control 3-Wood Roll

55% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring24%

Precision19%

Mechanics15%

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Reduce Mid-Iron Misses

68% match

For 50303, USGA, Blue, Men tees

Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Dispersion25%

Precision23%

Distance Control22%

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Highercombe Golf & Country Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Highercombe Golf & Country Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Highercombe Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Highercombe Golf & Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highercombe Golf & Country Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5857 yards. The back tees extend to 6114.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Highercombe Golf & Country Club?

With a course rating of 70.0 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Highercombe Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6114.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Highercombe Golf & Country Club 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 Highercombe Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6114.0 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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