Practice Programs

Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Highlands Golf Course

Discover tailored practice programs for this course.

Bella Vista, Arkansas, United States of America

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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 · Green Reading

Session Durations

3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 9 days

AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more

The Highlands Practice Profile

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.

Skill Distribution

Scoring 24%Precision 22%Distance Control 19%Accuracy 16%Aim 16%

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.

20.6

Average HCP

11.9

Minimum HCP

34.4

Maximum HCP

Top Drills

Featured Drills for The Highlands

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

Chip | 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.

Driving Range31 min

All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge

Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.

Short Game26 min

Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones

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.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: String Line, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts, underneath the hanging string line.

Putting18 min

Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 10/20

Make 10 out of 20 putts from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.

Course Details

Everything you need to know about The 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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HighMaint@bvvpoa.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

1 Pamona Drive

Course Description

The Bella Vista POA is a private 36,000-acre, member-based recreational community in Northwest Arkansas offering seven golf courses, seven stocked private lakes, swimming pools, tennis courts, trails, parks, pavilions, recreation centers, a gun range, an RV Park and many other amenities. Bella Vista Village was recently ranked one of America's Top 10 Best Healthy Places to Retire by U.S. News & World Report and one of the Top 25 best places for affordable homes by CNNMoney.com and Money Magazine.The Bella Vista Property Owners Association's enhances each member's quality of life by promoting and improving amenities and recreational areas in the Village. By building community support for parks and recreational lands, the POA strives to provide community service and outreach that meets the needs of our members. The programs and services offered by the POA provide members with exceptional value and quality, while emphasizing the reasonable allocation of resources throughout the city. We ensure safe, attractive, and well-maintained facilities that reflect our members' needs and best interest.

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Course Information

Holes

Par

Type

Parkland

Architect

Ault, Clark & Associates/Bill Love

Opened

1990

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Programs

Skill-Based Practice Programs for The 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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Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Check putter angle, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Putting~18 min12 HCP3 drills

Alignment37%

Aim25%

Precision12%

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Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Chip close, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Accuracy37%

Distance Control19%

Alignment15%

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Visualize the perfect chip, then make it happen

Match plan to shot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills

Scoring45%

Accuracy30%

Visualization25%

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Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Save with mid irons, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min20 HCP9 drills

Scoring28%

Distance Control16%

Trajectory16%

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13 Week Flagship Program for The Highlands

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.

Week 1≤ 3 days

Putting · 9 ft (3m) only

Hit Center Of Cup From 9 Feet

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0

Weeks 1–2≤ 3 days

Short Game · Bump'n'Run

Save Par from Fringe

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 2–3≤ 6 days

Short Game · Chip

Chip Close: Leave Inside 3 Feet

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days

Short Game · Pitch

Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0

Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 7–8≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Driver

Control Driver Ball Flight

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0

Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days

Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)

Turn mid irons into birdies—score from the fairway

Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 20.0

Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days

Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)

Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

Weeks 12–13≤ 6 days

Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)

Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0

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3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners

Control 3-wood dispersion, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills

Precision32%

Mechanics19%

Trajectory17%

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Set your sights and deliver: aim challenge

Hit intended line, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.

Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills

Aim34%

Distance Control17%

Scoring16%

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Unlock Your Golf Potential

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Get Started

Vary your landing spot and see how close you can get

Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min14 HCP7 drills

Distance Control33%

Accuracy26%

Alignment23%

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Land Ball 2–3 Feet From Pin

Control the rollout distance, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills

Aim17%

Distance Control16%

Precision15%

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Pitch 30–45 Yds From Fairway

Pitch long distances, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.

Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills

Aim21%

Precision20%

Accuracy15%

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Save Par from Fringe

Turn lies into pars, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills

Scoring31%

Distance Control20%

Alignment20%

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Reduce Wedge Misses

Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP4 drills

Distance Control29%

Scoring25%

Trajectory20%

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Center of the green: reduce spread on irons

Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills

Dispersion33%

Precision17%

Scoring16%

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Control Driver Ball Flight

Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.

Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills

Precision29%

Mechanics23%

Trajectory19%

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Improve 3-Wood Accuracy

Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.

Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills

Precision34%

Dispersion25%

Scoring15%

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Prepare for Tournaments at The 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 The Highlands

Get answers to common questions about playing The Highlands and what to expect.

How difficult is The Highlands for mid-handicap golfers?

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.

What tees should a 15 handicap play at The 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 The Highlands?

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.

How long is The 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 The 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 The 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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