48% match
For Green tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highfield Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
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
Highfield Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highfield 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
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Precision 19%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.5
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
33.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highfield Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
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 Highfield Club.
Contact Information
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
256 White Deer Rock Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762, USA
Course Description
Highfield Club is a private country club located in Middlebury, Connecticut. The club offers amenities including a private golf course with a clubhouse, pickleball courts, day camp programs, and spaces for weddings and private events on a grounds spanning over 600 acres. It emphasizes family-friendly recreation and a historic setting on the former Dr. Edgar Stillman estate, with golf shop services and on-site facilities. The club’s facilities and activities are centered around the Middlebury area, showcasing a regional country club experience.
private country club • golf course • pickleball courts • day camp • weddings and private events • clubhouse • golf shop • historic estate • middlebury ct • family-friendly recreation • golfing community • private events venue • country club history • golf facilities
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1953
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(20 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 Highfield Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Green
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of drive accuracy and iron control on abundant par fours risking bogeys from errors. Par fives mix birdie reward with bogey traps while short par threes pressure precision.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726588 yards6024 metersCR 72.3Bogey 95.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 48.1 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.1 · BR 47.8 · Slope 126
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 392 | 448 | 145 | 525 | 329 | 502 | 203 | 380 | 375 | 3299 | 411 | 430 | 134 | 506 | 310 | 510 | 181 | 397 | 410 | 3289 | 6588 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725730 yards5240 metersCR 68.3Bogey 90.0Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 45.3 · Slope 117
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 1 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 7 | — | 6 | 4 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 402 | 114 | 439 | 276 | 459 | 153 | 365 | 325 | 2907 | 400 | 340 | 103 | 451 | 303 | 410 | 170 | 290 | 356 | 2823 | 5730 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735730 yards5240 metersCR 73.5Bogey 102.7Slope 124
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.0 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.7 · 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 73 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 7 | — | 2 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 12 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 374 | 402 | 114 | 439 | 276 | 459 | 153 | 365 | 325 | 2907 | 400 | 340 | 103 | 451 | 303 | 410 | 170 | 290 | 356 | 2823 | 5730 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highfield 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile66% match
For Green tees
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started40% match
For Green tees
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
19% match
For Green tees
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
13 Week Flagship Program for Highfield Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highfield Club. 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.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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63% match
For Green tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For Green tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy28%
Green Reading8%
51% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision31%
Scoring13%
68% match
For Green tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Scoring24%
Aim20%
80% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring21%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
70% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment14%
Precision12%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
63% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring24%
Distance Control18%
67% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim18%
Precision18%
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Get Started74% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring15%
Precision13%
27% match
For Green tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
55% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Accuracy18%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control21%
Scoring20%
66% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
68% match
For Green tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
54% match
For Green tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim15%
Trajectory14%
50% match
For Green tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics19%
Aim13%
65% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min20 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
64% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min24 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Accuracy11%
64% match
For Black tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion19%
45% match
For Black tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Aim18%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started80% match
For Black tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control18%
Precision18%
76% match
For Black tees
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy14%
39% match
For Black tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
50% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Visualization22%
Accuracy20%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control16%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For Black tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Distance Control15%
70% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For Black tees
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control22%
67% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control21%
Aim13%
58% match
For Black tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment21%
Scoring17%
82% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Aim16%
68% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Dispersion18%
Scoring13%
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Get Started69% match
For Black tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring27%
Distance Control19%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion13%
37% match
For Black tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
62% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
78% match
For Black tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Trajectory13%
51% match
For Black tees
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min24 HCP6 drills
Trajectory32%
Precision21%
Mechanics15%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highfield Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highfield Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Highfield Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Highfield Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Highfield Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 127.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 36.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highfield Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6159 yards. The back tees extend to 6588.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highfield Club?
With a course rating of 72.3 and par 36, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 36 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Highfield Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6588.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Highfield Club and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. 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 Highfield Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6588.0 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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