48% match
For Red tees
Visualize the path to the hole, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland National Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
188
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
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Highland National Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland National 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
Distance Control 26%Scoring 21%Aim 19%Precision 16%Accuracy 16%
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.
18.2
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
31.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland National Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Rough | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Long irons (4,3,2) | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the bullseye. The best final score relative to PAR wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highland National Golf Course.
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
1403 Montreal Ave, St Paul, MN 55116, USA
Course Description
St Paul Golf is a public golf program operated by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, offering access to multiple courses in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The network includes Como Golf Course, Highland National GC, Highland 9-Hole GC, and Phalen Park GC, with daily tee times, leagues, instruction, and family programs. The organization also provides cross-country skiing on its golf properties and indoor golf simulators during winter, along with gifts and event planning support. Golfers can book tee times, join clubs, and explore special offers across the city’s course offerings.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Opened
1927
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⭐4.4(384 reviews)
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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 National Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers constant tests of wedge accuracy on short par fours paired with par five risk choices, where high slope and bogey ratings amplify error costs around greens.This course delivers constant tests of wedge accuracy on short par fours paired with par five risk choices, where high slope and bogey ratings amplify error costs around greens.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725843 yards5343 metersCR 73.8Bogey 104.1Slope 129
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 131
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 51.7 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 327 | 309 | 336 | 143 | 484 | 450 | 385 | 135 | 359 | 2928 | 474 | 388 | 468 | 343 | 131 | 363 | 143 | 313 | 292 | 2915 | 5843 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725125 yards4686 metersCR 69.8Bogey 98.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 48.8 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 290 | 279 | 295 | 118 | 421 | 394 | 343 | 115 | 298 | 2553 | 418 | 353 | 437 | 298 | 112 | 320 | 128 | 255 | 251 | 2572 | 5125 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726196 yards5666 metersCR 75.8Bogey 107.0Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.7 · Slope 134
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 53.3 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 5 | — | 2 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 344 | 329 | 354 | 149 | 508 | 465 | 405 | 150 | 379 | 3083 | 494 | 401 | 490 | 360 | 143 | 394 | 175 | 330 | 326 | 3113 | 6196 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland National 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
67% match
For Red tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring32%
Accuracy30%
Aim11%
55% match
For Red tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Highland National Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland National 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.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus On Pace And Line
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Line Every Short Putt Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Eliminate Hook With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control the spin: height and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 29.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Get Started46% match
For Red tees
Perfect long iron trajectory, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
45% match
For Red tees
Check clubface, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control32%
Alignment28%
67% match
For Red tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
56% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Alignment28%
Scoring19%
71% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment18%
Accuracy16%
69% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
53% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment18%
Trajectory16%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Scoring18%
77% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
57% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Dispersion16%
Aim13%
67% match
For Gold tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control23%
Aim16%
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Get Started46% match
For Gold tees
Master touch, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision22%
Alignment16%
63% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment23%
Precision18%
38% match
For Gold tees
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For Gold tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP5 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Gold tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
68% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Aim15%
Scoring12%
62% match
For Gold tees
Check setup, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Alignment23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring14%
69% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
50% match
For Gold tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Alignment27%
Scoring25%
74% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim16%
Scoring15%
69% match
For Gold tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim26%
Scoring22%
Distance Control14%
77% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy22%
Aim13%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Thread the needle, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
56% match
For Gold tees
Pitch close, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Accuracy34%
Alignment19%
Aim15%
56% match
For Gold tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy30%
Alignment22%
28% match
For White tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
69% match
For White tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
48% match
For White tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
81% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Aim18%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
46% match
For White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
71% match
For White tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Precision17%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring26%
Trajectory18%
64% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim27%
Scoring23%
Alignment19%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Accuracy19%
Aim17%
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Get Started71% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Aim20%
Precision20%
Distance Control19%
59% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision15%
Accuracy11%
56% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment35%
Aim28%
Scoring20%
62% match
For White tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion22%
Precision20%
Alignment13%
69% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For White tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy31%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Aim13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland National Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland National Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland National Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highland National Golf Course technically exacting. At 133.0, it provides challenge without being extreme. The course rating of 75.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland National Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5660 yards. The back tees extend to 6196.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highland National Golf Course?
With a course rating of 75.8 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 National Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6196.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Highland National Golf Course 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 Highland National Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6196.0 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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