40% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Cc
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
199
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
Highlands Cc Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands Cc, 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 24%Scoring 22%Aim 19%Precision 18%Accuracy 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.
18.2
Average HCP
10.5
Minimum HCP
31
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands Cc
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on 'impact and follow through' using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
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, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands Cc.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
visitor@highlandschamber.org
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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
981 Dillard Rd, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
Course Description
Highlands Country Club is a premier private club located in the North Carolina mountains. Founded in 1928, it features a Donald Ross designed golf course and a community focused on social and recreational enjoyment for its members. The club is steeped in history and tradition and serves as a family-oriented destination for golf, dining, and member events in Highlands, North Carolina. It emphasizes a heritage of conjoined social and sporting activities within a scenic mountain setting.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Donald Ross
Opened
1928
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.8(73 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 Highlands Cc, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for 3 - Happoldt Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course forces constant precision on short par fours where poor approaches risk bogeys often. Par fives tempt aggression but high difficulty indexes warn of big trouble if off line.
2
2 - Ross Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725796 yards5300 metersCR 74.4Bogey 107.9Slope 142
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.5 · BR 54.4 · Slope 143
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 53.5 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 359 | 136 | 320 | 174 | 405 | 444 | 404 | 368 | 334 | 2944 | 413 | 336 | 299 | 190 | 499 | 350 | 141 | 467 | 157 | 2852 | 5796 |
3
3 - Happoldt Tees Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725029 yards4599 metersCR 69.8Bogey 100.4Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 50.6 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 34.5 · BR 49.8 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 116 | 280 | 133 | 346 | 402 | 380 | 329 | 271 | 2580 | 372 | 284 | 254 | 108 | 449 | 303 | 135 | 414 | 130 | 2449 | 5029 |
L
LGA 3-4 Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724243 yards3880 metersCR 65.3Bogey 93.7Slope 121
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 32.3 · BR 46.2 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 33.0 · BR 47.5 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 15 | — | 6 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 233 | 116 | 190 | 133 | 246 | 402 | 270 | 285 | 190 | 2065 | 275 | 230 | 212 | 108 | 449 | 225 | 135 | 414 | 130 | 2178 | 4243 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands Cc
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 profile57% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy29%
Distance Control11%
46% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
53% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Fade or draw woods, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP6 drills
Trajectory25%
Mechanics22%
Precision20%
14 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Cc
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Cc. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hit Target Line On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 34.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
How close can you get? Challenge your limits
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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18% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Consistent mid iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
51% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Stop close from tight lie, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment17%
Trajectory16%
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For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Draw or fade long irons, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min29 HCP7 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision22%
Mechanics19%
78% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
54% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Precision26%
Dispersion23%
71% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim26%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Feel the distance, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy21%
Scoring21%
70% match
For 3 - Happoldt Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
Dispersion18%
49% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Align putter head, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
49% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
70% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Sand from deep bunkers, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision21%
Aim19%
71% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy18%
Aim18%
54% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Scoring22%
Aim13%
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Get Started56% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP5 drills
Scoring35%
Trajectory21%
Distance Control15%
40% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
69% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Aim21%
Scoring20%
63% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
67% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
65% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control18%
Scoring14%
42% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim33%
Scoring32%
Alignment30%
81% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
84% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Stop on a dime, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Distance Control19%
Precision19%
Scoring18%
62% match
For 2 - Ross Tees tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control24%
Scoring23%
68% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
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Get Started42% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
48% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Dial in touch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy29%
Green Reading13%
63% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Control rollout, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Aim18%
Trajectory11%
62% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control30%
Aim14%
50% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
53% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
56% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 0-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 minUnknown HCP3 drills
Scoring31%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
65% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
66% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
71% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Mix short game shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control24%
Alignment19%
70% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Aim14%
Precision13%
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Get Started71% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control20%
Dispersion15%
63% match
For LGA 3-4 tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Cc
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Cc and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Cc for mid-handicap golfers?
Highlands Cc is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope rating of 142.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Cc?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5020 yards. The back tees extend to 5796.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Cc?
With a course rating of 74.4 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 Highlands Cc and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 5796.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Highlands Cc and how should I play it?
Highlands Cc is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Highlands Cc strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 142.0 and yardage reaching 5796.0 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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