Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Total Programs

46

46 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

184

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

11

Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics

Session Durations

7

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Highlands Reserve Golf Club Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands Reserve 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%Aim 21%Scoring 20%Precision 16%Accuracy 14%

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.

17.7
Average HCP
10.2
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.

Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

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.

Diagram for Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius
Driving Range31 min

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Birdie-Par-Bogey Radius

Use mid irons only to land the ball inside the radius. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Keep the score relative to PAR.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular 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.

Diagram for Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Short Game26 min

Chip | Perpendicular 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.

Diagram for Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Short Game26 min

Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 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. Up to 80 balls are needed.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about Highlands Reserve Golf Club.

Contact Information

📞

Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

📠

Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

✉️

Email

gtebbutt@highlandsreserve-golf.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

500 Highlands Reserve Blvd, Davenport, FL 33897, USA

Course Information

Holes

18

Par

72

Type

Parkland

Architect

Michael Dasher

Opened

1999

Google Reviews

Business Claimed
4.2(911 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 Reserve Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.

Scorecard data available for GOLD

Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating tests of tee accuracy and wedge control on compact par fours, easing up only on par fives while back nine slope adds subtle pressure to precision. Bogey risks cluster where tough holes demand sharp short game to limit damage.
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GOLD Tee

Gender: MalePar 725675 yards5189 metersCR 66.9Bogey 87.8Slope 113

Gender: Male

Front Nine · CR 33.7 · BR 44.0 · Slope 111

Back Nine · CR 33.2 · BR 43.8 · Slope 114

Hole123456789IN101112131415161718OUTTotal
Par443544435364443434553672
Handicap159317511113761416122481810
Yardage348270155436380360358117457288130532129015927316034844948927945675

Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands Reserve 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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10 Week Flagship Program for Highlands Reserve Golf Club

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands Reserve Golf Club. 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 14 days

Putting · Long (20+ ft)

Eliminate Three-Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 2–36 days

Short Game · Chip

Avoid Three-Putts

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 3–44 days

Driving Range · Driver

Stop Missing Fairways with Driver

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 4–53 days

Putting · 3 ft (1m) only

Stop Missing Short Putts

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 5–65 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 6–74 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Stop Missing Greens With Short Irons

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–83 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 8–107 days

Short Game · Pitch

Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 103 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Improve Short Iron Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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63% match
For GOLD tees

Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
64% match
For GOLD tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control27%
Alignment17%
71% match
For GOLD tees

Vary landing spot, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision18%
Dispersion14%

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45% match
For JADE tees

Hit putts with both left and right breaks, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Dispersion29%
Visualization26%
Distance Control20%
70% match
For JADE tees

Land 2 feet away, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision24%
Aim19%
Dispersion14%
67% match
For JADE tees

Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Alignment24%
Distance Control21%
Scoring17%
68% match
For JADE tees

Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Accuracy14%
60% match
For JADE tees

Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim34%
Precision21%
Distance Control17%

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80% match
For JADE tees

Feel the green, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim20%
Precision15%
43% match
For WHITE tees

See the shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
58% match
For WHITE tees

Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring35%
Aim31%
Distance Control15%

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79% match
For WHITE tees

Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy18%
Scoring18%
Precision16%
55% match
For WHITE tees

Feel the green, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control37%
Alignment17%
Precision12%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands Reserve Golf Club

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands Reserve Golf Club

Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands Reserve Golf Club and what to expect.

How difficult is Highlands Reserve Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?

From a scoring perspective, Highlands Reserve Golf Club challenges consistency. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 69.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands Reserve Golf Club?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5342 yards. The back tees extend to 6152.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Highlands Reserve Golf Club?

With a course rating of 69.0 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Highlands Reserve Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6152.0 yards from the back tees, distance is less of a barrier than precision.

What type of course is Highlands Reserve Golf Club 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 Reserve Golf Club strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 117.0 and yardage reaching 6152.0 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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