Highland Golf Club Shelton, Connecticut
Highland Golf Club is a par-72 public course in Shelton, Connecticut, playing 5,175 yards from the White/Blue tees with a rating of 71.9 and slope of 117.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s) |
| Length | 5,175 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.9 / 117 |
| Tee Options | 3 |
| Location | Shelton, Connecticut, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.3135, -73.1031 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Blue | 5,175 | 74 | 71.9 | 117 |
| Gold/White | 4,673 | 74 | 69.2 | 115 |
| Red/Gold | 4,398 | 74 | 67.5 | 113 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White/Blue 71.9/117 | 280 | 490 | 400 | 370 | 225 | 120 | 290 | 150 | 260 | 2585 | 290 | 355 | 495 | 380 | 185 | 140 | 300 | 170 | 275 | 2590 | 5175 |
| Gold/White 69.2/115 | 278 | 400 | 395 | 339 | 175 | 120 | 231 | 120 | 225 | 2283 | 280 | 335 | 400 | 370 | 185 | 120 | 290 | 150 | 260 | 2390 | 4673 |
| Red/Gold 67.5/113 | 262 | 400 | 355 | 337 | 158 | 120 | 229 | 118 | 220 | 2199 | 275 | 240 | 395 | 339 | 160 | 120 | 285 | 145 | 240 | 2199 | 4398 |
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
| Hdcp | 11 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: White/Blue (5,175 yards, 71.9/117)
Course rating 3.9 above par.
Handicap 10-20: Gold/White (4,673 yards, 69.2/115)
502 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red/Gold (4,398 yards, 67.5/113)
777 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 495 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 120 yards.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Highland Golf Club?
Highland Golf Club has a course rating of 71.9 and slope of 117 from the back tees. From the Red/Gold tees, the rating is 67.5 with a slope of 113.
How long is Highland Golf Club?
From the back tees, Highland Golf Club plays 5,175 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (6 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 2 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Highland Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 3, a 400-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Highland Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the White/Blue tees (5,175 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red/Gold tees (4,398 yards).
Is Highland Golf Club public or private?
Highland Golf Club is a public golf course in Shelton, Connecticut. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Highland Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Homewood Acres Golf Course, Race Brook Country Club (Orange), Whitney Farms Golf Course (Monroe), Mill River Country Club (Stratford).
Is there a yardage book for Highland Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Highland Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Highland Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Highland Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Highland Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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