33% match
For Silver tees
Sink long putts, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min9 HCP8 drills
Distance Control43%
Visualization41%
Dispersion12%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club
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Total Programs
46
46 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
197
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
The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club, 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 28%Scoring 23%Precision 16%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.
17.4
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
33.7
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3864bd3db72ba1e0224a_Slide86.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and hit-and-land pitch shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
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: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b4469ca4087c9c11b4297_Slide91.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: to the Stick, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball between the hole and an alignment stick with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(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 The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club.
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
875 Sports Way, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
Course Description
The Highlands Of Elgin is a golf destination in Elgin, Illinois, featuring a nine-hole course built around a historic quarry with a 12-acre lake and dramatic landforms. The facility offers a prairie-style clubhouse with a golf shop, locker rooms, event spaces, and a full-service food and beverage operation, along with a lighted practice facility, including bent grass tees, a short game area, and a large putting green. In addition to the course, it provides golf simulator experiences, lessons, and golf outings, plus tee-time reservations and pro shop services. Visitors can explore course information, rates, lessons, and events at the on-site location and online through the official pages.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Larry Packard
Opened
1971
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(406 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 The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating tests on par fours where drive shape unlocks short approaches or spells bogey trouble, while par fives force layup choices amid scoring temptation and par threes mix in quick iron demands.
G
Gold/Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726039 yards5522 metersCR 74.8Bogey 106.1Slope 133
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 53.0 · Slope 135
Back Nine · CR 37.8 · BR 53.1 · Slope 131
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 372 | 451 | 355 | 134 | 351 | 491 | 167 | 324 | 368 | 3013 | 369 | 369 | 479 | 280 | 480 | 137 | 360 | 167 | 385 | 3026 | 6039 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725625 yards5143 metersCR 72.5Bogey 102.7Slope 128
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.3 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 36.6 · BR 51.4 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 311 | 451 | 310 | 107 | 351 | 491 | 167 | 290 | 320 | 2798 | 348 | 369 | 479 | 255 | 432 | 109 | 360 | 144 | 331 | 2827 | 5625 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 724919 yards4498 metersCR 68.5Bogey 97.1Slope 120
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 48.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 48.9 · 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 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 12 | 2 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 8 | 6 | — | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 9 | — | — |
| Yardage | 277 | 420 | 268 | 76 | 309 | 439 | 125 | 233 | 291 | 2438 | 312 | 323 | 457 | 201 | 394 | 73 | 309 | 123 | 289 | 2481 | 4919 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club
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 46 Programs
% match to course practice profile48% match
For Silver tees
Commit to the stroke, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-30 min2 HCP5 drills
Scoring38%
Precision35%
Green Reading11%
62% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control41%
Precision14%
Trajectory14%
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Get Started58% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP4 drills
Distance Control34%
Dispersion16%
Precision15%
12 Week Flagship Program for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Can you match your swing to the perfect trajectory?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Week 6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 7≤ 4 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 23.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 9.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 3 days
Short Game · Pitch
Pitch 15–25 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Tighten it up: keep long irons within 8 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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56% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion33%
Precision17%
Scoring16%
46% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min13 HCP4 drills
Dispersion36%
Precision30%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Alignment24%
Precision14%
59% match
For Silver tees
Build drive streaks, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min9 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Precision18%
Trajectory16%
43% match
For Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
57% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim32%
Alignment29%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Aim18%
Precision17%
Alignment15%
67% match
For Silver tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
71% match
For Silver tees
Keep near hole, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring23%
Aim16%
64% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control17%
Aim17%
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Get Started40% match
For Silver tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment40%
Aim30%
Scoring30%
78% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision18%
Aim14%
67% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min6 HCP5 drills
Distance Control33%
Trajectory13%
Precision12%
60% match
For Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Distance Control20%
Aim17%
64% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
54% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Follow through fully, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision45%
Scoring33%
Aim13%
44% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP5 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy34%
Visualization16%
63% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Set a target, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Scoring26%
Dispersion12%
62% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring42%
Distance Control27%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Set up par or better, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min14 HCP7 drills
Scoring26%
Precision14%
Distance Control14%
67% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Hit greens with short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
71% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Hit within 3-5 yards, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring21%
Dispersion12%
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Get Started43% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control37%
Visualization29%
Dispersion21%
64% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Aim23%
Distance Control20%
63% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy25%
Alignment19%
Distance Control17%
67% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring21%
Aim20%
69% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision20%
Alignment19%
52% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring26%
Alignment25%
79% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Scoring17%
Precision13%
77% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP6 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
Dispersion16%
61% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Pitch close, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Accuracy35%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
64% match
For Gold/Silver tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy17%
Alignment17%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Mix short game shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring43%
Distance Control34%
Visualization23%
76% match
For White tees
Sand from longer range, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy20%
Distance Control13%
72% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game25-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
Alignment16%
44% match
For White tees
Match swing to trajectory, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
75% match
For White tees
Save with mid irons, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy16%
Distance Control14%
59% match
For White tees
Control short iron height, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min23 HCP3 drills
Trajectory28%
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
63% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment20%
Precision13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club presents a demanding test. A slope rating of 133.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 74.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5479 yards. The back tees extend to 6039.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.8 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 The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6039.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club and how should I play it?
The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club 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 The Highlands Of Elgin Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 133.0 and yardage reaching 6039.0 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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