Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Lakes Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
16
16 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
90
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Highland Lakes Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Lakes, 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 30%Precision 23%Distance Control 18%Dispersion 16%Accuracy 11%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland Lakes
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run shot two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
All woods (Hy to Dr) | Alternate Targets Challenge
Complete the Alternate Targets Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range30 min
All Woods (Hy to Driver) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Putting18 min
Single Tee, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts
Putting15 min
One Handed, Ball Gate, 12 in a Row
Make 12 putts in a row, one-handed through the ball gate.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highland Lakes.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mcote@lago-vista.org
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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
20522 Highland Lake Drive
Course Description
Lago Vista Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf course located on the north shore of Lake Travis in Lago Vista, Texas, about 30 minutes from downtown Austin. The course hosts public tee times, golf outings, memberships, and golf instruction, offering a casual, memorable round for players of all levels. It also supports event planning for banquets, corporate outings, and special events, with an on-site restaurant and facilities to accommodate gatherings. Open year-round, the club emphasizes affordable rates and a friendly, scenic Hill Country experience.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Dave Bennett/Leon & Charles Howard
Opened
1978
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Lakes
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 16 Programs
% match to course practice profilePerfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control20%
Alignment19%
Flop from bunkers, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Scoring28%
Precision21%
Dispersion18%
13 Week Flagship Program for Highland Lakes
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Lakes. 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.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Focus On Cup Accuracy
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Flop
Hit Flop & Avoid Big Numbers
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for wedge success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink All Long Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Get Square for Success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 28.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring25%
Precision17%
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
Get square, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control27%
Accuracy13%
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Get StartedLand 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control28%
Visualization21%
Match plan to shot, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring24%
Alignment22%
Control woods rollout, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
Perfect wedge swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
Eliminate off-target mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
Keep within 8 yards, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision21%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highland Lakes
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Lakes
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Lakes and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland Lakes for mid-handicap golfers?
Highland Lakes is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 120, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Lakes?
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 Lakes?
With a course rating of 70 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 Lakes and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6500 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Highland Lakes and how should I play it?
Highland Lakes is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Lakes 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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