42% match
For BLUE tees
Hit center consistently, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
183
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 Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands Golf 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 26%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Alignment 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.
20.1
Average HCP
10.8
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row, underneath the hanging string line.
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
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
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 Golf Club.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
33260 Highlands Ln, Gearhart, OR 97138, USA
Course Description
Highland Golf Club is a public golf course in Bark River, Michigan, founded in 1930 and now offering 18 holes since 1968. The club is known for its open layout with wide fairways and strategic bunkers, appealing to both beginners and low-handicap players. It hosts a clubhouse restaurant and pro shop, with dining and event activities, and is located seven miles west of Escanaba on US 2, serving Delta County residents and visitors. The club also promotes tee time bookings and annual dues for members, and maintains a public presence through social media and local events.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Opened
1930
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⭐4.7(141 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 Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers repeating tests of iron precision on short par threes mixed with quick par fours that tempt birdies but spike risk on tough spots. Frequent close-range decisions pressure scoring without long bomb threats.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 623560 yards3255 metersCR 59.0Bogey 76.0Slope 91
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 29.5 · BR 38.0 · Slope 91
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 106 | 346 | 195 | 91 | 127 | 244 | 239 | 192 | 1780 | 240 | 106 | 346 | 195 | 91 | 127 | 244 | 239 | 192 | 1780 | 3560 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 623032 yards2772 metersCR 57.0Bogey 74.0Slope 91
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 37.0 · Slope 91
Back Nine · CR 28.5 · BR 37.0 · Slope 91
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 5 | — | 10 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 189 | 88 | 307 | 141 | 76 | 107 | 226 | 230 | 152 | 1516 | 189 | 88 | 307 | 141 | 76 | 107 | 226 | 230 | 152 | 1516 | 3032 |
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623560 yards3255 metersCR 61.0Bogey 83.4Slope 95
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 41.7 · Slope 95
Back Nine · CR 30.5 · BR 41.7 · Slope 95
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 240 | 106 | 346 | 195 | 91 | 127 | 244 | 239 | 192 | 1780 | 240 | 106 | 346 | 195 | 91 | 127 | 244 | 239 | 192 | 1780 | 3560 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: FemalePar 623026 yards2767 metersCR 58.0Bogey 80.2Slope 94
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 40.1 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 29.0 · BR 40.1 · Slope 94
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 62 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | — | 16 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 189 | 88 | 307 | 141 | 76 | 107 | 223 | 230 | 152 | 1513 | 189 | 88 | 307 | 141 | 76 | 107 | 223 | 230 | 152 | 1513 | 3026 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands Golf 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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile58% match
For BLUE tees
Challenge limits, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Precision27%
Distance Control19%
Alignment12%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment24%
Scoring15%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
12 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Golf Club. 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≤ 3 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Sink Mid-Distance Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Stop Missing Short Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Cup From Long Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Shape your flight: high, low, or straight—your choice
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started28% match
For BLUE tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For BLUE tees
Get square, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP7 drills
Alignment29%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
79% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control29%
Alignment18%
Scoring17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy18%
Precision16%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim30%
Scoring21%
Alignment21%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment17%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP4 drills
Distance Control33%
Dispersion15%
Aim14%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring20%
Dispersion17%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
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Get Started78% match
For WHITE tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Aim20%
Scoring16%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy24%
Precision12%
26% match
For WHITE tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory22%
45% match
For WHITE tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control28%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring39%
Aim22%
Alignment20%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
52% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment23%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy27%
Alignment20%
77% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Scoring24%
Aim23%
Alignment13%
75% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring24%
Distance Control21%
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Get Started71% match
For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Dispersion18%
Aim13%
80% match
For WHITE tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control29%
Scoring18%
73% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min10 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring14%
Accuracy13%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment20%
Scoring12%
40% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy31%
Visualization25%
55% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Aim33%
Distance Control19%
Precision14%
0% match
For BLUE tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
28% match
For BLUE tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring29%
Aim27%
Alignment24%
78% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
Scoring16%
52% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment21%
Precision13%
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Get Started70% match
For BLUE tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
74% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Accuracy25%
Alignment14%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision17%
70% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring16%
Precision12%
40% match
For WHITE tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
33% match
For WHITE tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Visualization8%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands Golf Club
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
United States
SJGT Hampton Cove Junior Classic
3/27/2026
Tournament
SJGT Hampton Cove Junior Classic
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Open for registration
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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
Highlands Golf Club is regarded as a strategically complex layout. With a slope of 91.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 59.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 3293 yards. The back tees extend to 3560.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Golf Club?
With a course rating of 59.0 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Highlands Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 3560.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Highlands Golf Club and how should I play it?
Highlands Golf Club 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 Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 91.0 and yardage reaching 3560.0 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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