Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Greens Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Prospect, Connecticut, United States of America

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Total Programs

15 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Highland Greens Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Greens, 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 25%Precision 21%Distance Control 19%Dispersion 19%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.

21.1

Average HCP

13.3

Minimum HCP

34.3

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Highland Greens

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]

Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Scattered Piles | Bullseye 2x

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

Produce left-to-right and right-to-left shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Dispersion Corridors

Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | 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 driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Driver | Around the Stick

Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Highland Greens.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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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

122 Cook Road

Course Description

Highland Greens Golf Course is Connecticut's only full-length par-3 facility that is lighted for night play. Located in Prospect, CT, the course emphasizes a challenging yet enjoyable experience for players of all abilities with a focus on par-3 golf and evening rounds. The facility operates under a philosophy to be among the best par-3 courses in the state and beyond, offering seasonal schedules and events. The site highlights welcoming community access, course information, and schedules for fall and nightly tee times.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Al Zikorus

Opened

1966

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Greens

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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Control Distance

Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control35%

Visualization25%

Dispersion23%

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Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP5 drills

Scoring30%

Distance Control27%

Aim24%

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Visualize the perfect pitch, then make it happen

Visualize perfect pitch, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy32%

Visualization24%

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10 Week Flagship Program for Highland Greens

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Greens. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 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

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Perfect Every 3 Ft Putt

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Week 6≤ 3 days

Short Game · Sand

Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 9≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards

Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Mechanics27%

Precision23%

Trajectory22%

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Bump'n'Run 15–25 Yds From Tight Lies

Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills

Distance Control45%

Trajectory19%

Precision15%

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Save Par From Fringe

Land near the pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills

Dispersion22%

Precision19%

Scoring17%

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Keep Par Safe

Pitch to the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills

Scoring27%

Aim26%

Alignment22%

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Sand Shot 5–15 Yds

Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills

Aim22%

Accuracy19%

Dispersion18%

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Mid-Iron Trajectory Control

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

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills

Scoring22%

Distance Control21%

Dispersion21%

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Keep it in the corridor—hit within 10 yards every time

Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion31%

Precision20%

Scoring16%

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Improve Long Iron Accuracy

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Challenge: eliminate wild misses on tee shots

Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills

Dispersion27%

Precision17%

Accuracy16%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Highland Greens

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

United States of America

Highland Creek Golf Club (Tuesday)

4/7/2026

Stroke

all

Open for registration

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Greens

Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Greens and what to expect.

How difficult is Highland Greens for mid-handicap golfers?

Highland Greens is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 27.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Greens?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Highland Greens?

With a course rating of 70 and par 27, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 27 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Highland Greens and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Highland Greens 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 Highland Greens strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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