Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Highwood Golf & Country Club

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High River, Alberta, Canada

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Total Programs

14 complete programs built for this course

Unique Drills

Total unique drills across all programs

Skill Pillars

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

Session Durations

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

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more

Heritage/Mountainview Practice Profile

We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Heritage/Mountainview, 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

Scoring 22%Aim 21%Precision 21%Distance Control 20%Alignment 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.

Average HCP

14.3

Minimum HCP

35.9

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for Heritage/Mountainview

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

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Chalk Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.

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

Mid irons (7,6,5) | Backswing

Work only on backswing using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Rough | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill

Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones

Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 Heritage/Mountainview.

Contact Information

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Phone

+44 (0)1250 872622

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Fax

+44 (0) 1250 872622

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greig@highwoodgolf.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

400 7 Street NW

Course Description

Highwood Golf operates a multi-course golf facility in High River, Alberta, featuring 27 holes across an 18-hole Championship course and a 9-hole Spitzee course. The club provides a grass driving range, expansive practice areas, a clubhouse and restaurant, and hosts events, leagues, tournaments, and memberships. Located just south of Calgary, it offers a full-service experience with a focus on family-friendly play, competitive golf, and social events in the Foothills region. The property also serves as a wedding and events venue with a picturesque setting beside the Highwood River.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Bill Robinson

Opened

1958

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for Heritage/Mountainview

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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Sink Mid-Distance Putts

Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills

Aim38%

Alignment23%

Stroke22%

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Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Hit intended line, for a 33-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min32 HCP9 drills

Aim33%

Scoring21%

Alignment18%

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Keep Par Safe

Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills

Alignment33%

Aim23%

Scoring23%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Perfect mid iron swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills

Mechanics45%

Precision30%

Trajectory25%

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12 Week Flagship Program for Heritage/Mountainview

A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Heritage/Mountainview. 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≤ 4 days

Short Game · Pitch

Keep Par Safe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 5≤ 3 days

Short Game · Chip

Stop Chips Near Hole

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Short Game · Pitch

Can you hit your intended line from any lie?

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 32.0

Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days

Short Game · Sand

Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 22.0

Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for mid iron success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Week 10≤ 3 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)

Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

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Pin seeker: hit every short iron to the green

Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills

Scoring28%

Dispersion23%

Accuracy20%

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Stop Chips Near Hole

Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills

Precision27%

Aim23%

Distance Control21%

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Open up and let it fly: alignment for bunker shots

Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills

Distance Control37%

Alignment23%

Precision13%

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Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds

Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills

Scoring33%

Alignment23%

Aim16%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Stop pitches near hole, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills

Scoring19%

Precision19%

Aim19%

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Make Every Long Pitch Stop Near Hole

Land 2 feet from pin, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills

Distance Control26%

Precision17%

Aim14%

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Perfect your swing: mechanics for woods success

Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills

Mechanics45%

Trajectory28%

Precision27%

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Driver Distance Consistency 200+ Yards

Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring27%

Dispersion20%

Precision17%

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Pick your line and stick it—mid iron accuracy

Stick to mid iron line, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min10 HCP6 drills

Distance Control27%

Accuracy24%

Scoring19%

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Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in

Thread the gap, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills

Precision34%

Mechanics17%

Aim15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at Heritage/Mountainview

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 Heritage/Mountainview

Get answers to common questions about playing Heritage/Mountainview and what to expect.

How difficult is Heritage/Mountainview for mid-handicap golfers?

Heritage/Mountainview presents a demanding test. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at Heritage/Mountainview?

A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6000 yards. The back tees extend to 6500 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.

What is considered a good score at Heritage/Mountainview?

With a course rating of 70 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.

How long is Heritage/Mountainview and how does yardage affect play?

Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.

What type of course is Heritage/Mountainview 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 Heritage/Mountainview strategically challenging?

The combination of a slope rating of 120 and yardage reaching 6500 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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