Pick a specific spot, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Horseshoe Resort Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
18
18 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
93
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Highlands Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Highlands, 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 31%Distance Control 30%Precision 14%Aim 12%Accuracy 11%
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.
13
Average HCP
7.8
Minimum HCP
30.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Highlands
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Mirror, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts using an alignment mirror.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat deep rough and other extreme grass types.
Driving Range31 min
All Woods (Hy to Dr) | Club Swapping Challenge
Complete the Club Swapping Challenge using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Perpendicular Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch 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 | Scattered Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | 3 Landing Zones
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Highlands.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
janetb@horseshoeresort.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
1101 Horseshoe Valley Road
Course Description
FOUR SEASONS OF ADVENTUREConveniently located just an hour north of Toronto, Horseshoe Valley Resort, part of the Freed Hotels & Resorts, is an inviting Ontario destination offering fun for thrill-seekers and adventurers alike. Enjoy the crisp winter air on 29 Alpine Ski Runs with 4 Chairlifts and 2 Carpet Lifts; take in the all thrill, no skill fun of Snow Tubing; Fat Bike through the Copeland Forest; glide across 30km of Cross Country trails or go Snowshoeing. In the warmer months, hit the downhill and cross country mountain bike trails, play a round of golf on our 18 hole Horseshoe Valley golf course, challenge each other to a game of mini putt, climb and zip from tree to tree in the Treetop Trekking park or make a splash in Lake Horseshoe!Horseshoe Valley Resort is the perfect place to get outdoors and experience each season the way Mother Nature intended.MEETINGS & EVENTSWith over 16,000 sq.ft. of conference space and 100 hotel-style guestrooms & suites with an additional 40, 2 bedroom condo suites, Horseshoe Resort is the ideal location for your next event, meeting or conference. From picture-perfect weddings, seamless social events to company retreats, we offer ideal venues for groups of 10 to 200 people - including 10 meeting rooms and 3 banquet halls, all in a natural setting that offers an endless array of outdoor, custom team building and adventure options.Let your group enjoy a game on our Valley Golf Course or ride the trails in our Lift Access Downhill Mountain Bike Park. With an endless list of amazing activities, your group will be talking about their trip to Horseshoe for years to come.Our Adventures in Excellence is a professional corporate team building service. If there are different approaches that you would like to take, just give us a call. We specialize in building results-oriented team building experiences that leave lasting impressions with you and your team.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
René Muylaert
Opened
1991
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.1(4967 reviews)
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Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Highlands
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 18 Programs
% match to course practice profileRead long breaks, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control50%
Visualization38%
Dispersion12%
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control34%
Visualization21%
13 Week Flagship Program for Highlands
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Highlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 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 1–3≤ 6 days
Short Game · Mixed
Short Game 5–20 Yds From Fringe Or Rough
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 3≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Flight Path
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Focus Aim For 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Flop
Can you stop the ball close from a tight lie?
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Land it close: set up par or better every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 6 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land 3–4 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Vary your targets and hit them every time
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
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Save with mid irons, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min11 HCP7 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control26%
Trajectory18%
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
Control pace on every putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim32%
Stroke28%
Alignment23%
Unlock Your Golf Potential
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedControl distance precisely, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
Pinpoint accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Save par on approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control29%
Precision16%
Scoring13%
Vary landing spot soft, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Aim18%
Accuracy13%
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Alignment13%
Aim12%
Save par clutch, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy15%
Aim12%
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring31%
Accuracy15%
Control long iron distance, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
Hit within 5 yards, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
Consistent woods length, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring20%
Accuracy19%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Highlands
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
Get answers to common questions about playing Highlands and what to expect.
How difficult is Highlands for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Highlands technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Highlands?
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 Highlands?
With a course rating of 70 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 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 Highlands 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 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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