Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Nine Golf Course

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St. Paul, Minnesota, 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 · Precision

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlPrecision+4 more

Highland National Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland National, 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%Distance Control 29%Precision 14%Aim 13%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.

15.2

Average HCP

8.5

Minimum HCP

29.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Highland National

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Piles | 3 Landing Zones

Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.

Driving Range43 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Longer)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | PAR 3 Challenge

Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range31 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Scattered Targets (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Driving Range30 min

Wedges (LW to PW) | Target Line (Shorter)

Hit to different targets using wedges only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Highland National.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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john.shimpach@ci.stpaul.mn.us

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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

1797 Edgecumbe Road

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

Par

Type

Parkland

Opened

1927

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland National

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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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Avoid Three-Putts

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

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills

Distance Control26%

Scoring22%

Alignment21%

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Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the distance, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills

Distance Control33%

Precision15%

Scoring14%

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Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Consistent wedge length, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP9 drills

Distance Control39%

Scoring28%

Accuracy14%

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13 Week Flagship Program for Highland National

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland National. 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 · 9 ft (3m) only

Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 4≤ 3 days

Short Game · Flop

Flop 15–25 Yds From Sand Or Tight Lie

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–6≤ 6 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Thread the gap: precision Bump'n'Runs to a tight pin

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 21.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days

Short Game · Mixed

Approach 10–30 Yds From Fringe Or Rough

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 16.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Driver

Tighten up: reduce your driver spread to a minimum

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)

Feel the distance: control wedge rollout

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 10.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Driver

Beat your best drive streak—how many in a row?

Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 0.0

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Dispersion16%

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2026

Prepare for Tournaments at Highland National

Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.

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Vineyard National Golf Course (Tuesday)

4/14/2026

Stroke

all

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Vineyard National Golf Course (Tuesday)

6/16/2026

Stroke

all

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Vineyard National Golf Course (Tuesday)

8/4/2026

Stroke

all

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland National

Get answers to common questions about playing Highland National and what to expect.

How difficult is Highland National for mid-handicap golfers?

Highland National is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 120 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland National?

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 National?

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 National and how does yardage affect play?

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

What type of course is Highland National 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 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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