37% match
For Blue tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Mississippi National Golf Links
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
184
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 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
Distance Control 27%Scoring 21%Precision 20%Aim 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.
19.4
Average HCP
11.2
Minimum HCP
36.3
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.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Mid irons (7,6,5) | PAR 3 Challenge
Complete the PAR 3 Challenge using mid irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Piles | 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. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(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.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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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
409 Golf Links Drive
Course Description
Mississippi National Golf Links is a public golf course located in Red Wing, Minnesota, featuring two distinct 18-hole layouts, the Lowlands and the Highlands, offering rolling fairways, large greens, and scenic river valley vistas. It serves golfers from the Twin Cities and southeastern Minnesota, hosting events and banquets in a venue with a banquet room and outdoor patio. The facility also provides a range of golf-related offerings including tee times, memberships, leagues, instruction, and a gift shop, with additional event space for gatherings up to about 200 people. Located about an hour southeast of Minneapolis–Saint Paul, it emphasizes championship-quality golf with memorable vistas of the Red Wing Bluffs.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gordon Cunningham
Opened
1986
Google 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, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure on approach irons through waves of par fours mixed with par threes and stout par fives where top difficulty holes amplify bogey risks evenly over front and back sides.Block6 putting distances, skills, shots, etc.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716282 yards5744 metersCR 76.3Bogey 107.2Slope 131
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.1 · BR 53.8 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 53.4 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 318 | 164 | 428 | 167 | 526 | 188 | 564 | 385 | 406 | 3146 | 656 | 152 | 357 | 103 | 504 | 327 | 378 | 171 | 488 | 3136 | 6282 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715326 yards4870 metersCR 71.0Bogey 99.2Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.1 · BR 49.3 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 49.9 · Slope 119
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 263 | 143 | 290 | 135 | 476 | 118 | 456 | 349 | 372 | 2602 | 553 | 117 | 305 | 84 | 420 | 301 | 352 | 137 | 455 | 2724 | 5326 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 715931 yards5423 metersCR 74.5Bogey 104.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.1 · BR 52.2 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 52.0 · 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 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 9 | — | 2 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 286 | 152 | 414 | 150 | 514 | 135 | 540 | 373 | 390 | 2954 | 637 | 124 | 346 | 84 | 494 | 308 | 360 | 149 | 475 | 2977 | 5931 |
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile42% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint sand shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control23%
Dispersion16%
62% match
For Blue tees
Control rollout, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Precision15%
Trajectory13%
10 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 10 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Beat Best Streak of Up-and-Downs
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Roll On Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 14.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 10≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Feet, hips, shoulders—get it right for consistent contact
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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76% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
59% match
For Blue tees
Get close to pin, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision30%
Scoring23%
Aim9%
36% match
For Blue tees
Save par, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Accuracy30%
Visualization23%
43% match
For Blue tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min21 HCP5 drills
Dispersion37%
Precision33%
Distance Control10%
45% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
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Get Started69% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment17%
Distance Control17%
57% match
For Blue tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy23%
Alignment23%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
73% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
65% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP3 drills
Precision37%
Distance Control34%
Aim12%
58% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Aim37%
Distance Control22%
Scoring19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Accuracy24%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision24%
Aim20%
79% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP5 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision26%
Scoring19%
73% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
38% match
For White tees
Achieve long-range accuracy, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-27 min14 HCP5 drills
Dispersion40%
Accuracy30%
Distance Control8%
53% match
For White tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control42%
Scoring29%
Trajectory15%
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Get Started59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Scoring22%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For White tees
Hit within 2-3 yards, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-43 min11 HCP8 drills
Distance Control40%
Scoring29%
Trajectory11%
64% match
For White tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
20% match
For White tees
Perfect woods swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment17%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Dispersion13%
78% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim18%
Precision16%
79% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Scoring17%
Accuracy14%
58% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP5 drills
Precision37%
Aim27%
Dispersion14%
66% match
For White tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring22%
Aim19%
72% match
For White tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy18%
Distance Control17%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy15%
Alignment13%
64% match
For White tees
Thread the needle, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Precision24%
Distance Control21%
Dispersion17%
42% match
For Gold tees
Hit putts with consistent tempo, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
64% match
For Gold tees
Thread the gap, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP6 drills
Precision32%
Dispersion20%
Distance Control19%
52% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Scoring33%
Aim24%
Accuracy22%
54% match
For Gold tees
Dial in touch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy30%
Aim10%
52% match
For Gold tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
37% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Alignment18%
Aim17%
76% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control21%
Precision19%
71% match
For Gold tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control25%
Alignment19%
79% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring19%
Aim18%
Distance Control18%
2026
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?
From a scoring perspective, Highlands challenges consistency. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 76.3 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 5804 yards. The back tees extend to 6282.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Highlands?
With a course rating of 76.3 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?
Measuring 6282.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Highlands and how should I play it?
Highlands is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 131.0 and yardage reaching 6282.0 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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