Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
45
45 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
162
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
Highland Woods Golf & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club, 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
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.
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Chip | Parallel 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.
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players 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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highland Woods Golf & Country Club.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
hwgcc@hwgcc.com
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Facilities
Location
9100 Highland Woods Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34135, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon G. Lewis
Opened
1994
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda • Green: Bermuda
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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 Woods Golf & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for #3/4
#2 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 47.1 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 34.4 · BR 46.0 · Slope 125
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 325 | 322 | 402 | 154 | 183 | 481 | 356 | 528 | 426 | 3177 | 532 | 343 | 316 | 160 | 365 | 143 | 291 | 465 | 406 | 3021 | 6198 |
#3 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.6 · BR 45.8 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 44.3 · Slope 119
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 307 | 305 | 377 | 139 | 139 | 465 | 322 | 498 | 400 | 2952 | 478 | 331 | 292 | 148 | 323 | 129 | 267 | 445 | 355 | 2768 | 5720 |
#3/4 Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 119
Back Nine · CR 32.8 · BR 43.4 · Slope 114
| 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 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 3 | — | 2 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 289 | 305 | 313 | 139 | 139 | 435 | 322 | 448 | 340 | 2730 | 453 | 298 | 292 | 148 | 323 | 129 | 267 | 406 | 341 | 2657 | 5387 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
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 45 Programs
% match to course practice profileRead subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Challenge limits, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
9 Week Flagship Program for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highland Woods Golf & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Pace Putts To Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Improve Long Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit greens with long irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedPerfect short iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Set up for success, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Read breaks and aim precisely, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedStop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get up-and-down consistently, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Achieve distance consistency, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSet sights, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedAvoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Thread the needle, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
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 Highland Woods Golf & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Highland Woods Golf & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Highland Woods Golf & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highland Woods Golf & Country Club technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highland Woods Golf & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5792 yards. The back tees extend to 6198.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highland Woods Golf & Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.0 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 Woods Golf & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6198.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Highland Woods Golf & Country Club 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 Woods Golf & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6198.0 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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