41% match
For White tees
Choose a clear target, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min13 HCP4 drills
Aim39%
Alignment18%
Stroke16%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Park Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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 25%Scoring 24%Aim 18%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
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.
17.4
Average HCP
10
Minimum HCP
32.6
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.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
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 | Perpendicular 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.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit 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.
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
HighlandManagement@masoncity.net
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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
944 17th St NE, Mason City, IA 50401, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1918
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.3(58 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 Park Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests iron precision on frequent par fours where small errors lead to bogeys, while par fives tempt birds but demand layups, and back nine raises risks through tougher overall play.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726219 yards5687 metersCR 70.1Bogey 92.2Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 45.2 · Slope 115
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.0 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 453 | 336 | 135 | 340 | 401 | 422 | 232 | 264 | 382 | 2965 | 370 | 137 | 529 | 395 | 410 | 488 | 378 | 166 | 381 | 3254 | 6219 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725052 yards4620 metersCR 64.3Bogey 83.0Slope 101
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.4 · BR 41.8 · Slope 101
Back Nine · CR 31.9 · BR 41.2 · Slope 100
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 446 | 250 | 129 | 267 | 353 | 410 | 156 | 240 | 302 | 2553 | 242 | 100 | 435 | 305 | 317 | 409 | 253 | 152 | 286 | 2499 | 5052 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 725140 yards4700 metersCR 65.1Bogey 84.2Slope 103
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 42.4 · Slope 103
Back Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 41.8 · Slope 102
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 9 | — | 14 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 449 | 255 | 131 | 271 | 356 | 415 | 156 | 245 | 308 | 2586 | 247 | 110 | 440 | 310 | 321 | 418 | 257 | 161 | 290 | 2554 | 5140 |
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile61% match
For White tees
Eliminate careless misses, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
64% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Alignment33%
Accuracy20%
Aim19%
60% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control22%
Precision17%
11 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 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Perfect your swing: mechanics for short iron success
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Focus Aim For Every 9 Foot Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Reduce 3-Wood Spread
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Fairway finder: hit every 3-wood to the short grass
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 13.0
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79% match
For White tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control19%
Precision16%
67% match
For White tees
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
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Get Started41% match
For White tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
45% match
For White tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
59% match
For White tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Alignment31%
Aim27%
Scoring26%
65% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
66% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment17%
Accuracy15%
65% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment29%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
78% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Aim12%
72% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
Aim17%
70% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring19%
Trajectory10%
57% match
For Blue tees
Thread the gap, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control26%
Dispersion14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Challenge limits, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Precision26%
Distance Control23%
Scoring16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Set up for high shot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Alignment33%
Aim23%
Scoring20%
63% match
For Blue tees
Stick to woods line, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
15% match
For Blue tees
Perfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
70% match
For Blue tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring33%
Accuracy21%
42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
35% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Visualization41%
Distance Control35%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim26%
Alignment22%
Scoring13%
63% match
For Blue tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring24%
Distance Control15%
78% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control20%
Precision20%
77% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Precision16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Alignment24%
Scoring23%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring16%
Accuracy16%
Precision15%
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Get Started61% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision23%
62% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment21%
Precision13%
59% match
For Red tees
Pick a specific spot, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
49% match
For Red tees
Choose a clear target, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy23%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Precision22%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
79% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy14%
Aim13%
68% match
For Red tees
Stick to wedge line, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min7 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring31%
Accuracy23%
58% match
For Red tees
Hit within 5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Trajectory22%
70% match
For Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
68% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision18%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
62% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP8 drills
Scoring31%
Alignment26%
Aim19%
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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?
Players often find Highland Park Golf Course technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Park Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5636 yards. The back tees extend to 6219.0 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 70.1 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 Park Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6219.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Highland Park Golf Course 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 Highland Park Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 6219.0 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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