Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Lakes Executive Golf Course

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Palm Harbor, Florida, United States of America

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

3 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Red/White Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red/White, 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 29%Distance Control 27%Aim 15%Accuracy 14%Dispersion 12%

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.

20.5

Average HCP

12.5

Minimum HCP

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Red/White

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts over the chalk starting line.

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

Long irons (4,3,2) | Left-to-R and Right-to-L Shot

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25

Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.

Putting18 min

Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]

Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Red/White.

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 Red/White

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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Focus On Pace And Line

Hit short putts until smooth, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Sink All Long Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills

Distance Control31%

Visualization31%

Dispersion22%

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Keep Ball Close To Hole

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring29%

Distance Control25%

Alignment11%

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Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills

Scoring44%

Distance Control34%

Visualization22%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Red/White

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red/White. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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≤ 6 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Sink All Long Putts

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Keep Ball Close To Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Mixed

Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 7≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Control Wedge Roll

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 12≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Improve Long Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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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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Avoid trouble: set up par or birdie with your driver

Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP6 drills

Scoring33%

Precision20%

Trajectory18%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills

Accuracy35%

Alignment28%

Distance Control24%

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Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts

Master touch, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills

Aim32%

Distance Control28%

Dispersion27%

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See your pitch landing and rolling out—then execute

Match plan to shot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min13 HCP5 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy31%

Visualization24%

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Feet, hips, shoulders—are you set up for success?

Set up for success, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills

Alignment33%

Scoring18%

Accuracy18%

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Vary your targets and hit within 3-5 yards

Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP5 drills

Distance Control36%

Accuracy16%

Scoring16%

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Control Wedge Roll

Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision26%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory18%

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Can you avoid the bunker from 100-140 yards?

Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills

Precision32%

Aim19%

Mechanics18%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Red/White

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 Red/White

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

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

Red/White presents a demanding test. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 58.

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

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 Red/White?

With a course rating of 70 and par 58, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 58 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Red/White and how does yardage affect play?

At a full length of 6500 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.

What type of course is Red/White 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 Red/White 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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