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
73
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
6
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 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.
Make 10 out of 20 putts over the chalk starting line.
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.
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
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Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Ault, Clark & Associates/Bill Love
Opened
1990
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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
"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.
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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Showing 14 Programs
% match to course practice profileCheck putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 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 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Full 51 days 70 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Save Par from Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Short Game · Chip
Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Short Game · Pitch
Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Center of the green: reduce spread on irons
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Improve 3-Wood Accuracy
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
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Get StartedControl 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing The Highlands and what to expect.
Players often find The Highlands technically exacting. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 70 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
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 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.
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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