GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.7
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
128
4 Stars
76
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
99.1%
Recommend this course
211 out of 224 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.8
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.7
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
30 out of 30 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
This executive par-3 course delivers standout value with friendly staff and well-maintained conditions that welcome beginners and experienced golfers alike. The layout offers genuine challenges that make it a rewarding iron-game workout in a public neighborhood setting.

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Highlands Golf Course - Tacoma
Powered by GolfNow.com

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)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.7
224 Reviews (224)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 9
Beginners 9
Walkers 9
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Par 3 course!!!

Best Par 3 course I’ve ever played! Its in excellent condition and a great layout, and very challenging! I’ve played it three times in the last 10 days! I love this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fun

It is the perfect golf course for myself and my 13 year old grandson. It was his first time on a golf course and we had a lot of fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Golf Course

Very challenging, I love the layout of the course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A top par three course in Tacoma

This par 3 course is well worth the price! Course is in very good shape and include recent added water features. Pace was fine and pro shop employees were personal and inviting. I’ll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great atmosphere. Customer service 👍👍

Dial in your short game .enjoy slow play

No rush here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best par3 course in the state!

Highlands par3 is the best in the state. Can work on every iron and wedge in the bag here. If you stay dry on 5, you will thrive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course to improve your game

Highlands is a fun and competitive Par 3 course that can really help a player work on their mid-irons. Currently teeing off high quality (spongy) mats and the greens are well maintained. I played in the Par 3 championship last year and I look forward to playing in it this year. Go check out the course and let me know what you think on IG @onparwithpaul.. let’s get a round in!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First ever hole in one!

Got my first hole in one on hole 3! The course was in great shape and the greens were incredible!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to practice your short game

I’ve been to Highlands a dozen or so times and love the place. Par 27 with a great mix of distances between the blues/whites. Well maintained by the staff. Small proshop and restaurant onsite and the staff are super friendly/knowledgeable.

If you’re in Tacoma and want to take the kids out or just focus on your short irons, Highlands is perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Nearby Courses
Fircrest, Washington
Private
5.0
1
Tacoma, Washington
Public
4.0329768271
722
Gig Harbor, Washington
Public
4.0336134454
238
Tacoma, Washington
Public/Municipal
3.8055555556
36
Tacoma, Washington
Public/Municipal
3.6666666667
3
University Place, Washington
Resort
4.9049773756
103
Lakewood, Washington
Semi-Private
4.3849034009
284
Gig Harbor, Washington
Semi-Private
5.0
2
Tacoma, Washington
Public
4.7758215962
143
Federal Way, Washington
Private
4.8333333333
2
Gig Harbor, Washington
Private
5.0
2
Tacoma, Washington
Private
5.0
1
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account