Finish putts in one motion, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
191
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
Highlands Golf & Tennis Center Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands Golf & Tennis Center, 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 Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
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.
Long irons (4,3,2) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using long irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
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.
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.
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.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands Golf & Tennis Center.
Contact Information
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
oehr@arcisgolf.com
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Facilities
Location
5163 Clayton Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA
Course Information
Holes
9
Par
34
Type
Parkland
Opened
2010
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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 & Tennis Center, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Yellow
White Tee
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 31.8 · BR 41.9 · Slope 109
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 121 | 321 | 462 | 158 | 262 | 356 | 301 | 125 | 2459 |
White Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 34.1 · BR 47.6 · Slope 114
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 353 | 121 | 321 | 462 | 158 | 262 | 356 | 301 | 125 | 2459 |
Yellow Tee
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 49.3 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 34 |
| Handicap | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Yardage | 377 | 133 | 353 | 482 | 174 | 285 | 378 | 324 | 150 | 2656 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
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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% match to course practice profilePractice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedHandle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Save par consistently, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
12 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Golf & Tennis Center. 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.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Control 9 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Stop Missing Greens With Long Irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Make Every Putt Count Accurately
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 3.0
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit the green with the perfect arc
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Read Subtle Breaks
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Center green hits, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Control wedge rollout, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop close from 30 yards, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate careless misses, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Master touch, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Fly out and stop close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Check setup, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing greens, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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Get StartedApproach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Match clubface, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Shape driver flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Control woods height, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl short iron height, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
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 Highlands Golf & Tennis Center
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Golf & Tennis Center and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands Golf & Tennis Center for mid-handicap golfers?
Highlands Golf & Tennis Center presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 35.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 34.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Golf & Tennis Center?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 2558 yards. The back tees extend to 2656.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands Golf & Tennis Center?
With a course rating of 35.3 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 Golf & Tennis Center and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 2656.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.
What type of course is Highlands Golf & Tennis Center 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 Highlands Golf & Tennis Center strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 119.0 and yardage reaching 2656.0 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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