53% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Practice line and speed, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring36%
Precision34%
Aim13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
153
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 Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands 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%Precision 20%Aim 19%Scoring 18%Dispersion 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.
17.8
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
30.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Around the Stick
Curve the ball around the alignment stick using using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Dispersion Corridors
Hit 15 balls to each dispersion corridor using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Takeaway
Work only on takeaway using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
highlandsgolf@hotmail.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
5501 NW 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68521, USA
Course Description
Highlands Golf Course is a nine-hole par-3 golf facility located in Tacoma, Washington. Marketed as Tacoma’s hidden gem, it offers a compact layout designed for faster rounds and a focus on short game, suitable for beginners and experienced players alike. The course hosts tournaments and is home to the Washington Par 3 Championship, emphasizing accessible, in-town golf with quick rounds and a friendly atmosphere.
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Course Information
Holes
9
Par
28
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ted Robinson
Opened
1968
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(223 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 Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Championship (Gold)
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours where tee power shapes iron approaches, paired with par fives that tempt birdies but breed bogeys on error. Back nine edges up risk through its tougher ratings and closing holes.
B
Back (Black) Tee
Gender: MalePar 726533 yards5974 metersCR 71.8Bogey 94.9Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
Back Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 47.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 514 | 372 | 413 | 193 | 325 | 510 | 296 | 155 | 396 | 3174 | 394 | 508 | 135 | 335 | 207 | 393 | 451 | 530 | 406 | 3359 | 6533 |
C
Championship (Gold) Tee
Gender: MalePar 727021 yards6420 metersCR 74.0Bogey 97.9Slope 129
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.7 · BR 48.6 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 129
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 538 | 399 | 440 | 220 | 376 | 540 | 326 | 188 | 408 | 3435 | 418 | 541 | 160 | 367 | 240 | 414 | 476 | 554 | 416 | 3586 | 7021 |
M
Middle/Back Tee
Gender: MalePar 726230 yards5697 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.2Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.9 · BR 46.2 · Slope 122
Back Nine · CR 35.5 · BR 47.0 · Slope 124
| 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 7 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 3 | — | 6 | 8 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 514 | 341 | 390 | 193 | 300 | 510 | 272 | 155 | 376 | 3051 | 369 | 494 | 135 | 335 | 169 | 375 | 430 | 479 | 393 | 3179 | 6230 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands 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 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile28% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
65% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
Accuracy16%
65% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Save par on approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision18%
Accuracy16%
10 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Aim To Hit Center Every Time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 1–2≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Feel Green: Control Rollout
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 7≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started46% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Control distance inside 100, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory18%
43% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
61% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim24%
Distance Control17%
65% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
41% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
48% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
85% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim25%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
75% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Scoring15%
Dispersion14%
75% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
58% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Accuracy30%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
46% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment26%
Accuracy21%
70% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Alignment18%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started51% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control25%
Scoring14%
84% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Thread the gap, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion17%
48% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Distance Control13%
55% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring22%
Accuracy18%
43% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Stop on a dime, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control22%
Dispersion22%
Scoring20%
48% match
For Championship (Gold) tees
Keep near hole, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
28% match
For Back (Black) tees
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
82% match
For Back (Black) tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Scoring18%
Aim16%
Precision16%
75% match
For Back (Black) tees
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
54% match
For Back (Black) tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control22%
Scoring18%
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Get Started21% match
For Back (Black) tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
65% match
For Back (Black) tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion26%
Accuracy22%
Scoring18%
65% match
For Back (Black) tees
Control short iron distance, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
41% match
For Back (Black) tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Back (Black) tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
67% match
For Back (Black) tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
Aim16%
61% match
For Back (Black) tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control17%
Alignment15%
75% match
For Back (Black) tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Back (Black) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Alignment19%
Dispersion18%
71% match
For Back (Black) tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
79% match
For Back (Black) tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim23%
Alignment21%
Scoring18%
41% match
For Back (Black) tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy22%
Alignment18%
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Get Started81% match
For Back (Black) tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Back (Black) tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim25%
Dispersion23%
66% match
For Back (Black) tees
Dial in aim, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Aim35%
Precision33%
Dispersion14%
43% match
For Back (Black) tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Back (Black) tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For Back (Black) tees
Turn into birdies, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
67% match
For Back (Black) tees
Stick approaches, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
28% match
For Middle/Back tees
Practice long putts for distance control, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
48% match
For Middle/Back tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highlands Golf Course technically exacting. The 129.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 28.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6626 yards. The back tees extend to 7021.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Golf Course?
With a course rating of 74.0 and par 28, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 28 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Highlands Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 7021.0 yards, it requires solid mid-to-long iron play.
What type of course is Highlands Golf Course 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 Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 129.0 and yardage reaching 7021.0 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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