Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Highfield Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
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.
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Highfield Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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256 White Deer Rock Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762, USA
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
Holes
9
Par
36
Type
Parkland
Opened
1953
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Highfield Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profilePick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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.
Full 52 days 71 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Stop Missing 3-Wood Fairways
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Consistent wedge contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedLand inside 2 feet, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid Three-Putts
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedPick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSink All Long Putts
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedUp-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Highfield Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
At a full length of 6588.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
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.
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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