Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Lakes Executive Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Palm Harbor, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

17 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 , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more

Blue/Red Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blue/Red, 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

Distance Control 30%Scoring 26%Accuracy 15%Aim 14%Dispersion 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.

12.7

Average HCP

8.1

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Blue/Red

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

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]

Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a sand shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use wedges only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Short Game26 min

Sand | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones

Align a bucket of balls in the sand (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop sand shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | 9 Targets

Hit 5 balls to each target using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Visualized Course

Use imagination to hit any type of shot within self-set boundaries, using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Blue/Red.

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

3300 MacGregor Drive

Course Description

Highland Lakes on Lake Tarpon is a Palm Harbor, Florida-based homeowners association that oversees a community featuring multiple golf facilities and resort-style amenities. The organization manages an executive 27-hole golf experience, a clubhouse and pool complex, the Lodge on Lake Tarpon, boating on the lake, and various social events for residents and their guests. Established in 1978, the community emphasizes a family-friendly, time-tested, amenity-rich lifestyle with a focus on preserving promises made to homeowners. The association coordinates amenities and activities across the Highland Lakes neighborhood to maintain a cohesive living environment near Lake Tarpon in Pinellas County.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Lloyd Clifton

Opened

1983

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blue/Red

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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Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills

Distance Control43%

Visualization41%

Dispersion12%

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Focus On Cup Accuracy

Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills

Scoring35%

Precision29%

Aim14%

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Escape Every Bunker Successfully

Escape successfully, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills

Distance Control34%

Dispersion16%

Precision15%

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How close can you get from a tough lie? Precision test

Pinpoint flops, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Distance Control28%

Precision25%

Aim18%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Blue/Red

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blue/Red. 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≤ 7 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt

Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0

Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Focus On Cup Accuracy

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Land Close To Pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0

Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Sand

Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Pick Landing Spot

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 19.0

Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Reduce Misses With Long Irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Precision wedges, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills

Scoring34%

Distance Control23%

Precision14%

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Pick your line and stick it—long iron accuracy

Avoid bunkers with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Accuracy23%

Distance Control23%

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Can you fly it out and stop it close?

Pick spot and trust, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game25-26 min22 HCP7 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control31%

Dispersion15%

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Land 2 Feet From Hole

Short game from tough lies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min0 HCP5 drills

Scoring51%

Distance Control29%

Visualization20%

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Bump'n'Run 10–20 Yds

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills

Scoring25%

Accuracy15%

Alignment10%

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Pick Landing Spot

Chip close, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Accuracy36%

Alignment29%

Distance Control22%

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Land Close To Pin

Keep par safe, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills

Aim33%

Alignment20%

Scoring15%

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Land Close To Pin

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

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Alignment24%

Aim23%

Scoring23%

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Shape it up: fade or draw with your woods

Perfect woods arc, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP7 drills

Trajectory22%

Scoring21%

Distance Control16%

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Reduce Misses With Long Irons

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

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Distance Control25%

Trajectory22%

Scoring20%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Hit greens with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min12 HCP4 drills

Accuracy29%

Distance Control22%

Scoring21%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 170-210 yards?

Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Dispersion25%

Distance Control23%

Accuracy23%

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Maximize Wedge Greens In Regulation

Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP8 drills

Scoring33%

Distance Control27%

Accuracy16%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Blue/Red

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 Blue/Red

Get answers to common questions about playing Blue/Red and what to expect.

How difficult is Blue/Red for mid-handicap golfers?

Players often find Blue/Red technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 59.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blue/Red?

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 Blue/Red?

With a course rating of 70 and par 59, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 59 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Blue/Red 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 Blue/Red 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 Blue/Red 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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