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207 Reviews (207)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
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4.6
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
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4.8
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4.6
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.8
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 28
Length 1287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Highlands Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash. is a nine-hole course that can be played in just over an hour. All of the holes are par 3 except for one par 4. It's not your typical nine-hole course, the layout is like a full-size course shrunken down to a par 3 with several challenging elements that will test your short-game skills. The terrain is relatively flat, making it an easy golf course to walk, and it is relatively protected from the winds. The sand traps are sparse but strategically placed, and water hazards come into play occasionally as well. Highlands Golf Course is an ideal layout for beginners to get some short-game practice, but for more advanced players it's an excellent option for a quick round that is more challenging than your average nine-hole layout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1968) Frank James

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Shirts are required at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2024 #24) (2023 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2020 #7)
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4.6
207 Reviews (207)
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Fun course to play

I will definitely be playing this course often. This was my first visit. The staff was friendly as were the golfers on the course. A well kept walking course and easy to follow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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1.0
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Par 3

I looked around golf now and the course website and I couldn't find anything saying that this was a par 3 course. The course is surrounded by houses and back yards. People were doing lawn work and staring as you walked to the green in frustration because you were golfing in their back yard. I would not recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kids love it !!

Great place for little legs to walk and have fun. If your trying to work on your approach shots . This is the spot on a slow day .. You can really hone in your skills ...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great short game practice

Overall I had fun, and this is a good short game practice facility. Play early or mid-day because of the slow pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

wet and fun

I played at Highlands GC on Saturday. I decided to go thru golfnow.com and thought I was getting a good deal. Turns out with the fees for holding a tee time, it ended up being a couple dollars cheaper. So, not really a deal at all. That was my biggest disappointment. The course is short but fun and good practice for iron work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely well maintained!

A fun little Par 3... Played in about an hour. Close to my home and a good course to sharpen up my iron game! the staff is very friendly and helpful. I like playing this course...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Short, enjoyable, and inexpensive!

I played this course because I didn't have 4 hours to play an 18. It ended up being 12.50$ for 9 and 7$ more for the back 9. It ended up being challenging although I believe it was a par 29. Easy walking, and fun course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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