73% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring21%
Alignment19%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Gate
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
225
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
Highland Gate Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Gate, 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 28%Distance Control 26%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%Aim 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.
16
Average HCP
9.8
Minimum HCP
30.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland Gate
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 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 woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highland Gate.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
vincent@highlandgate.co.za
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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
Kruisfontein Road, Mpumalanga, Dullstroom, 1110, South Africa
Course Description
Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate is a golf and leisure estate located near Dullstroom in Mpumalanga, South Africa. It features an Ernie Els signature golf course with additional recreational options such as hiking, mountain biking, trout fishing, bird watching, and other outdoor activities within a 700-hectare estate that emphasizes nature and lifestyle living. The estate offers residential stands and leisure facilities including the Flycatcher Restaurant, conferencing, and various on-site amenities for residents and visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
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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 Highland Gate, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White (w) Temp
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
B
Blue Temp Tee
Gender: MalePar 726448 yards5896 metersCR 69.2Bogey 93.0Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 46.3 · Slope 125
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 46.7 · Slope 131
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 308 | 162 | 424 | 542 | 392 | 159 | 499 | 332 | 3194 | 417 | 567 | 320 | 142 | 571 | 179 | 334 | 154 | 562 | 3246 | 6448 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 727300 yards6675 metersCR 73.9Bogey 101.0Slope 146
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 50.8 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 50.2 · Slope 149
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 455 | 360 | 200 | 505 | 605 | 445 | 200 | 575 | 410 | 3755 | 460 | 630 | 340 | 175 | 615 | 200 | 365 | 175 | 585 | 3545 | 7300 |
Y
Yellow Temp Tee
Gender: MalePar 727338 yards6710 metersCR 73.6Bogey 98.5Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.1 · Slope 138
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 454 | 358 | 193 | 503 | 608 | 444 | 192 | 565 | 407 | 3724 | 456 | 622 | 345 | 180 | 628 | 196 | 395 | 179 | 604 | 3605 | 7338 |
B
Blue (w) Temp Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726448 yards5896 metersCR 75.9Bogey 108.9Slope 140
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.2 · Slope 146
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 308 | 162 | 424 | 542 | 392 | 159 | 499 | 332 | 3194 | 417 | 567 | 320 | 142 | 571 | 179 | 334 | 154 | 562 | 3246 | 6448 |
B
Blue(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726435 yards5884 metersCR 75.7Bogey 110.4Slope 147
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 54.7 · Slope 144
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 55.7 · Slope 150
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 375 | 318 | 161 | 422 | 540 | 393 | 158 | 500 | 331 | 3198 | 417 | 567 | 320 | 141 | 570 | 176 | 333 | 153 | 560 | 3237 | 6435 |
R
Red (w) Temp Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725391 yards4930 metersCR 69.6Bogey 98.6Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.4 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 49.2 · Slope 123
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 324 | 244 | 152 | 365 | 454 | 354 | 127 | 416 | 259 | 2695 | 345 | 462 | 262 | 107 | 475 | 155 | 274 | 138 | 469 | 2687 | 5391 |
R
Red(w) Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725360 yards4901 metersCR 69.8Bogey 101.4Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 50.7 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 50.7 · Slope 136
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 250 | 150 | 370 | 450 | 350 | 130 | 435 | 265 | 2725 | 355 | 465 | 245 | 105 | 470 | 155 | 275 | 135 | 430 | 2635 | 5360 |
W
White (w) Temp Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726697 yards6124 metersCR 77.4Bogey 111.2Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 55.1 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 38.7 · BR 56.1 · Slope 148
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 386 | 319 | 167 | 441 | 558 | 405 | 169 | 510 | 374 | 3329 | 424 | 576 | 325 | 147 | 578 | 192 | 386 | 162 | 568 | 3358 | 6697 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Gate
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 profile72% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring23%
Distance Control18%
72% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started69% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
13 Week Flagship Program for Highland Gate
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Gate. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Practice 3 Ft Putts For Consistency
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Keep Ball Close To Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Hit the fairway with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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68% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring31%
Accuracy20%
Precision13%
35% match
For White (w) Temp tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
22% match
For Blue(w) tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
56% match
For Blue(w) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
60% match
For Blue(w) tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Accuracy24%
Distance Control23%
71% match
For Blue(w) tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Aim17%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Blue(w) tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
68% match
For Blue(w) tees
Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy24%
Scoring19%
22% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
22% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
67% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started43% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
64% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Pick landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring20%
Distance Control16%
56% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
67% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
64% match
For Red (w) Temp tees
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
64% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
48% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Accuracy37%
Scoring35%
Visualization11%
67% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Vary landing spot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Precision16%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment16%
Accuracy15%
72% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
72% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy22%
69% match
For Blue (w) Temp tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Trajectory12%
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Get Started34% match
For Blue Temp tees
Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim25%
Precision12%
77% match
For Blue Temp tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision16%
Scoring14%
49% match
For Blue Temp tees
Control rollout, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment28%
Precision16%
54% match
For Blue Temp tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion15%
41% match
For Blue Temp tees
Perfect woods arc, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Mechanics27%
Trajectory25%
Precision24%
36% match
For Blue Temp tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
69% match
For Blue Temp tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
65% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
74% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
56% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control30%
Visualization25%
53% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision15%
Accuracy15%
46% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
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Get Started69% match
For Yellow Temp tees
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
71% match
For Red(w) tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
52% match
For Red(w) tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
69% match
For Red(w) tees
Pitch long distances, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim18%
Precision16%
35% match
For Red(w) tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Aim19%
Mechanics15%
73% match
For Red(w) tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
71% match
For Red(w) tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
54% match
For Green tees
Execute with focus, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Alignment8%
72% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring21%
Aim16%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Gate
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Gate and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland Gate for mid-handicap golfers?
Highland Gate is regarded as a strategically complex layout. At 134.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 73.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Gate?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6349 yards. The back tees extend to 7338.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highland Gate?
With a course rating of 73.6 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 Highland Gate and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7338.0 yards, it demands long-iron precision and endurance over 18 holes.
What type of course is Highland Gate 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 Highland Gate strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 7338.0 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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