42% match
For II tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
193
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 Park Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Park 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 29%Aim 20%Scoring 19%Precision 17%Alignment 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.
19.8
Average HCP
11.5
Minimum HCP
34
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland Park Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row past the hole and short of an alignment stick.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is 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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highland Park Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
evan.godfrey@honoursgolf.com
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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 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA
Course Description
Highland Park Golf Course is a historic 18-hole public golf course located in the heart of downtown Birmingham, Alabama. It is a favorite among locals and visitors for its downtown views and a fun yet challenging layout. The course underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2019, modernizing facilities and preserving Alabama’s oldest golf course for unforgettable rounds. The site also features learning programs, junior golf, and a Shop, reflecting its ties to Troon and a comprehensive golf experience in the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob Cupp
Opened
1903
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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 Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for II
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating short par four iron tests with front nine stacking higher difficulty risks. Back nine eases slope pressure but keeps short game key for bogey avoidance.This course delivers repeating short par four iron tests with front nine stacking higher difficulty risks. Back nine eases slope pressure but keeps short game key for bogey avoidance.
I
I Tee
Gender: MalePar 705590 yards5111 metersCR 67.6Bogey 90.7Slope 124
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 47.2 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 32.7 · BR 43.5 · Slope 116
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 296 | 421 | 126 | 373 | 194 | 380 | 411 | 499 | 339 | 3039 | 372 | 189 | 541 | 113 | 259 | 299 | 332 | 114 | 332 | 2551 | 5590 |
I
II Tee
Gender: MalePar 705286 yards4834 metersCR 66.2Bogey 88.7Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 42.6 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 415 | 106 | 363 | 178 | 365 | 390 | 482 | 318 | 2902 | 365 | 179 | 485 | 88 | 250 | 287 | 314 | 105 | 311 | 2384 | 5286 |
I
II Tee
Gender: FemalePar 705286 yards4834 metersCR 70.9Bogey 100.5Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 52.5 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 48.0 · 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 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| Handicap | 15 | 17 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 9 | — | 4 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 285 | 415 | 106 | 363 | 178 | 365 | 390 | 482 | 318 | 2902 | 365 | 179 | 485 | 88 | 250 | 287 | 314 | 105 | 311 | 2384 | 5286 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Park 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile59% match
For II tees
Work together for contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring35%
Alignment34%
Aim22%
64% match
For II tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim31%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
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Get Started47% match
For II tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision31%
Scoring14%
12 Week Flagship Program for Highland Park Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Park Golf Course. 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≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Check your setup: avoid hooks and slices
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Visualize Line On Long Putts 20+ Feet
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Get your feet, hips, and clubface working together for pure contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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56% match
For II tees
Hit varying targets, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For II tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment14%
76% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Accuracy16%
Alignment15%
68% match
For II tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control24%
Precision14%
66% match
For II tees
Stop on a dime, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment20%
Accuracy15%
77% match
For II tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
53% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control38%
Accuracy23%
Alignment20%
70% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring18%
Aim14%
72% match
For II tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion16%
Scoring14%
58% match
For II tees
Perfect aim and stroke, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started72% match
For II tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim24%
Scoring12%
60% match
For II tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Aim24%
Precision21%
Dispersion20%
54% match
For II tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
17% match
For II tees
Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
51% match
For II tees
Fade or draw wedges, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min25 HCP7 drills
Trajectory26%
Mechanics19%
Precision19%
80% match
For II tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
67% match
For II tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy16%
64% match
For II tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
42% match
For II tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring29%
Alignment16%
66% match
For II tees
Thread the needle, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Distance Control19%
Aim16%
76% match
For II tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment26%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
65% match
For II tees
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy26%
Alignment14%
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Get Started74% match
For II tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim17%
Precision17%
60% match
For II tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring25%
Distance Control17%
72% match
For II tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring14%
30% match
For I tees
Read long breaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control39%
Visualization36%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For I tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game25-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim16%
Trajectory12%
70% match
For I tees
Visualize the line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Aim24%
Alignment20%
66% match
For I tees
Pick spot and trust, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min21 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Distance Control26%
Scoring19%
17% match
For I tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
17% match
For I tees
Avoid hooks and slices, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
30% match
For I tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
37% match
For I tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
72% match
For I tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim20%
Precision12%
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Get Started62% match
For I tees
Match clubface, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
64% match
For I tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For I tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim19%
Alignment15%
65% match
For I tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
67% match
For I tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment36%
Aim24%
Scoring20%
71% match
For I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Scoring23%
Accuracy22%
70% match
For I tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring15%
Precision15%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Park Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland Park Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Highland Park Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 124.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 67.6 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5438 yards. The back tees extend to 5590.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highland Park Golf Course?
With a course rating of 67.6 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Highland Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 5590.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Highland Park 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 Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 124.0 and yardage reaching 5590.0 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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