North Course at Highlands Ridge

Only three or four of the holes were in good shape. The grass seemed sun scorched and weeds were abundant. This was the most beautiful, well-kept course in the area, but today it seemed run-down. Not sure if this is a cost-buying play or not. Maybe, some folks don’t care about that as much as I do. If I remember well, Hole 5 and 6 were in good shape - not sure but it was definitely a couple holes halfway through the front 9. 15 was the best looking hole on the course. I hope the course is in better shape next time, it’s such a pretty place.

Not sure what everyone is complaining about, course is in good shape . They mowed all the rough, fairways had some weeds, they just spayed all them though.

Greens are rolling kinda slow, due to the heat, but nice.

I would highly recommend playing, the layout is amazing

The greens keeper left and within 3 weeks the course is showing signs of deterioration. The greens were high and many dirt spots and weeds on most greens. Our ball had to be moved so many times so we would not have to putt through the bad sections of the greens we could not enter our scores into our GHIN. Finished golf at 3 and went to have a beer and a pitcher was $22.00 which I said at 5 surrounding courses pitchers are 12 and 13 dollars.The waitress was nice enough to give us a pitcher and plastic cups cause the restaurant was really closed. There are so many good courses in the area that I would say pass on this one.

This course was one of our group’s favorite places to play. A couple years ago a new owner came in. They have no idea what they are going.

A place that two golf courses two restaurants and a community of very friendly and accommodating home owners/members.

The management has closed one course (actually has been completely poisoned to kill it) so they don’t have to maintain. The restroom at that course was awesome with lunch and dinner 7 days a week and brunch on Sunday

The north course still open has lost 3 “pros” golf course general mgr and now the greens keeper thats was turning the course around. The restaurant is open from 11 to 4 with nothing cooked?

This owner must be looking for an investment loss! How could anyone in their right mind do this to the home owners? The value of the housing as gone from mid 400s to mid 200 now.

Dont play there until this guy is gone. Not even worth the $29 special. Ridiculous!! State of Florida should investigate this company. There has to be fraud.

Unfortunately in the worst shape of any course in Highlands County

First off, the layout we loved. Have since our first visit. Being said, the tee boxes and rough have become messy. Way thicker and weeded. The layout and greens were great. Fairway has plodded recently but still good. Wish there was a cart person for drinks but water and restrooms were prevolent. Every tee box was flooded w weeds but still grass was good. Huge course and beautiful scenery. Will def say it is highly worth the value but wish the cart person existed and tee boxes and rough looked better. Caused a few chinks out of thick rough.

My teatime was unfortunately behind two threesomes who played very slow. The course is in great shape with tight fairways and smaller greens which makes for a fun challenging round. The facility was extremely nice and the staff was amazing. Plenty of bathrooms and cold water throughout the course. Highly recommend.

Well designed and challenging course. Lots of sand traps and man6 tee options.

The course condition was only fair but understandable as the area seemed to be experiencing significant drought. I am planning to play the course again when it is in better shape. The Pro Shop staff was very friendly and accommodating.

I have played this course multiple times and always enjoy it. With the lack of rain it’s in really good condition. A few weeds popping up on and around some tee boxes but not terrible. Layout is fun and different than other courses. Staff is always exceptional from the pro shop to the bar/restaurant. Give it a try!

Was fun to play

Greens consistent

Pace of play differs on the time and day

Played Sunday, Excellent Course layout and Conditions, GM was great, very welcoming, John and his staff will see more of us.

We put a foursome together and normally play this course 3to4 time per year. When we arrived we were greeted by the Marshall/Starter outside the front door, a great ambassador for this golf course. We had coupons for the range and 2/1 beer after our round . At the Pro shop we were welcomed very nicely. The shock came when we started to play ! The grass not cut on the Tboxes, could not beleive the weeds growing on the Box and on the greens, lots of them , not treated either, large plants growing in the fairways, they really need a good experienced grounds keeper. If they let it go any longer, it will be hard to save it. Beautiful layout, great aminities, housing, green positions all is really good, this course could be very busy every day but ouff , not obvious, maybe a budget issue.

To conclude, when we ended our round we wanted to sit and enjoy a few beers and have some food and watch the Masters, but the Bar and Restaurant was closed at 2pm. Its beautiful, attrackting bar and restaurant. CLOSED.. we could not beleive it. Missing out an oportunity to have a Masters event on thei big screen.

I really hope they get the weeds and grass issue solved.

i've played highlands ridge before many time... love the layout, tee boxes, greens... however, the conditions seem to be worsening. lack of maintenance seems to be an issue. i play pinecrest where their grounds people are constantly working on the course to keep it up. never see any activity on the grounds at highlands ridge. now that the south course is closed, pace of play with members seems to be an issue. my hope is that someone makes the call to make this one of the best places to play in highlands county to avoid what happened to the south course.

Great course. Little dry in some spots. Greens are ok Overall the course can be challenging but fair. A need to play if in the Avon Park / Sebring area

Found this just searching on Golf Now. Found a Hot Deal for $37, on a Sunday. What a beautiful course. Spread out. Fairways were great. Greens were beautiful although hard, but green. Tough course but for the cost, I would've gladly paid $80. Well, WELL worth the money. My new favorite public course around Polk Co. Play it.