Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know The Highlands.
Total Programs
14
14 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
52
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
9
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Precision
Session Durations
5
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The 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.
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Skill Distribution
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
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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.
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Hit 15 balls to each landing zone using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Complete the 5 Ball Flights Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Complete the Opposite Shots Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
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1 Highland Road
Highlands Golf Club is a public nine-hole golf course located in Gearhart, Oregon on the Oregon Coast. The facility offers tee times online, lessons with a PGA head professional, club fittings, and seasonal specials, catering to local players and visitors. It features ocean views, weekday and weekend rates, and hosts events with partnerships with local vendors and beer providers. The club provides driving range and practice facilities, push carts, and rental sets, serving golf enthusiasts in the Gearhart area and beyond.
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Holes
9
Par
31
Type
Parkland
Architect
George Marshall
Opened
1987
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Drill Library
Explore the full on-course drill library built for this venue. Open any drill to review setup, coaching instructions, and target scoring benchmarks.
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Curated selection of drills based on The Highlands hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Highlands hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Highlands hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on The Highlands hole-by-hole data.
Available immediately. No cost. Download link + Email Delivery
"I agree to the privacy policy and terms of service." My rewards.
Programs
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 profileControl rollout, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Highlands. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 9 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 33 days 48 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Short Game · Flop
Land Flop Shots Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Master the art of touch: no more long comeback putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Pinpoint Chips for Tap-Ins
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 18.0
Short Game · Sand
Land 2–3 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Short Game · Sand
Land 2 Feet From Hole
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 8.0
Short Game · Chip
Get Up-And-Down From Every Chip
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Long Iron Distance Control
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Reduce Misses With Short Irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Driver
Master the art of length: no more short or over drives
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
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Avoid bunkers with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land within 2 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land 2 feet away, for a 8-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
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Get StartedPrecision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Precision 3-wood shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reach target zones, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Control distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Highlands and what to expect.
The Highlands is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 31.
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.
With a course rating of 70 and par 31, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 31 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
Stretching to 6500 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
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.
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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