Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Lake Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
204
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
Highland Lake Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Lake Golf Course, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland Lake Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Pitch | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Mid irons (7,6,5) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
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 Highland Lake Golf Course.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
lswihart@richmondindiana.gov
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Facilities
Location
1972 Highland Rd, Richmond, IN 47374, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1972
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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 Lake Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Black Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.6 · BR 42.6 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 44.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | — | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 145 | 387 | 310 | 308 | 329 | 260 | 161 | 480 | 2692 | 351 | 168 | 353 | 500 | 166 | 352 | 343 | 376 | 315 | 2924 | 5616 |
Blue Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 46.3 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 47.7 · Slope 129
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | — | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 384 | 161 | 508 | 401 | 324 | 345 | 400 | 216 | 499 | 3238 | 366 | 177 | 364 | 517 | 190 | 429 | 361 | 515 | 398 | 3317 | 6555 |
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 45.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 46.7 · Slope 125
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | — | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 154 | 496 | 390 | 315 | 338 | 391 | 204 | 488 | 3146 | 359 | 171 | 359 | 510 | 175 | 402 | 353 | 507 | 381 | 3217 | 6363 |
Red Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 47.3 · Slope 108
Back Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 48.0 · Slope 112
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 10 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | — | 7 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 112 | 381 | 306 | 301 | 322 | 253 | 155 | 412 | 2548 | 295 | 160 | 345 | 373 | 138 | 301 | 282 | 371 | 312 | 2577 | 5125 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Lake Golf Course
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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profileHit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
13 Week Flagship Program for Highland Lake Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Lake Golf Course. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Stop Missing Greens With Mid Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision from 200 yards, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Aim for soft landing, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedMix short game shots, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Stop on a dime, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedSee landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick your spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prioritize short putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Read the break accurately, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Highland Lake Golf Course
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
2026 IU East Fall Invitational
9/4/2026
2026 IU East Fall Invitational
9/4/2026
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Lake Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Lake Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland Lake Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highland Lake Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 71.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Lake Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5840 yards. The back tees extend to 6555.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highland Lake Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.0 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 Lake Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6555.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Highland Lake Golf Course 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 Lake Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 6555.0 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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