29% match
For Red/White tees
Visualize long lines, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
196
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Highlands Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands 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
Distance Control 24%Scoring 24%Aim 17%Precision 17%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.
20
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
35.8
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a Row from [3 ft | 1 m].
Short Game26 min
Pitch | 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.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | GIRs Simulation
Simulate X number of GIR (Green in Regulations) using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of greens hit.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel 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 | 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.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
chipallemann@thegarrison.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
955 NY-9D, Garrison, NY 10524, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Opened
1898
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⭐4.5(95 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 Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red/White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers nonstop short par fours and threes that test wedge control repeatedly, while the standout par fives pose blowup risks amid balanced front back scoring pressure. Bogey chances pile up evenly due to the ratings split.
W
White/Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 684644 yards4246 metersCR 62.7Bogey 83.9Slope 114
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.1 · BR 41.6 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 42.3 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 272 | 359 | 119 | 275 | 105 | 117 | 467 | 265 | 2244 | 285 | 280 | 365 | 126 | 285 | 149 | 123 | 487 | 300 | 2400 | 4644 |
R
Red/Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684048 yards3701 metersCR 63.2Bogey 89.8Slope 113
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 113
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 272 | 275 | 110 | 265 | 120 | 117 | 370 | 230 | 2024 | 265 | 272 | 275 | 110 | 265 | 120 | 117 | 370 | 230 | 2024 | 4048 |
R
Red/White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 684184 yards3826 metersCR 63.7Bogey 90.7Slope 115
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 31.6 · BR 44.9 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 32.1 · BR 45.8 · 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 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Handicap | 5 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 13 | — | 6 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 265 | 272 | 275 | 110 | 265 | 120 | 117 | 370 | 230 | 2024 | 265 | 272 | 359 | 116 | 275 | 90 | 123 | 410 | 250 | 2160 | 4184 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands 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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile51% match
For Red/White tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Red/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring26%
Alignment21%
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Get Started66% match
For Red/White tees
Check clubface, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP9 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy15%
15 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 15 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Read Breaks Correctly On Each Long Putt
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Place Every 3 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop 3-Foot Misses On All Shots
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 13–14≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 14–15≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Wedge Distance Control Inside 100 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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37% match
For Red/White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory17%
45% match
For Red/White tees
Stop missed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
55% match
For Red/White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Accuracy25%
Visualization13%
47% match
For Red/White tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
77% match
For Red/White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Alignment18%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Red/White tees
Get square, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Alignment28%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
69% match
For Red/White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
69% match
For Red/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring18%
Alignment13%
48% match
For Red/White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision28%
Alignment25%
58% match
For Red/White tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim34%
Alignment22%
Scoring22%
73% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring17%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started67% match
For Red/White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory17%
Aim16%
62% match
For Red/White tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
66% match
For Red/White tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Aim20%
Scoring17%
60% match
For Red/Red tees
Square up, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Alignment33%
Distance Control24%
Scoring11%
62% match
For Red/Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy31%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
40% match
For Red/Red tees
Visualize perfect sand, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP6 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Red/Red tees
Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Trajectory19%
Mechanics17%
54% match
For Red/Red tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP3 drills
Dispersion32%
Precision27%
Accuracy13%
69% match
For Red/Red tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Alignment21%
62% match
For Red/Red tees
Get square, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Alignment27%
Distance Control26%
Accuracy23%
69% match
For Red/Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For Red/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min25 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Scoring14%
Accuracy11%
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Get Started61% match
For Red/Red tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
68% match
For Red/Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control29%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
72% match
For Red/Red tees
Set sights, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control20%
Scoring12%
58% match
For Red/Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
51% match
For White/Blue tees
Control distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
54% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into par saves, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP3 drills
Alignment35%
Scoring31%
Aim23%
61% match
For White/Blue tees
Set sights, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP4 drills
Aim36%
Dispersion23%
Precision16%
59% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control39%
Trajectory16%
Scoring16%
66% match
For White/Blue tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 10-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min10 HCP7 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring30%
Accuracy12%
57% match
For White/Blue tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min27 HCP7 drills
Trajectory24%
Precision19%
Mechanics19%
67% match
For White/Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Aim20%
Scoring18%
65% match
For White/Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Accuracy22%
Distance Control10%
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Get Started69% match
For White/Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For White/Blue tees
Short game from tough lies, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring23%
Aim13%
68% match
For White/Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Scoring39%
Aim16%
Accuracy15%
52% match
For White/Blue tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim32%
Alignment22%
Scoring15%
70% match
For White/Blue tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Scoring17%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands Country Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Highlands Country Club challenges consistency. The 114.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 62.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4346 yards. The back tees extend to 4644.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Country Club?
With a course rating of 62.7 and par 34, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 34 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Highlands Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 4644.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Highlands Country Club 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 Highlands Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 114.0 and yardage reaching 4644.0 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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