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4.2
3892 Reviews (3892)
5 Stars
1114
4 Stars
1806
3 Stars
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2 Stars
224
1 Stars
143
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
89.5%
Recommend this course
3285 out of 3892 reviews
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3.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
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Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
60.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 15 reviews
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4.2
200 Reviews (200)
5 Stars
91
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.0%
Recommend this course
178 out of 200 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6702 yards
Slope 120
Rating 71.6

Mike Dasher's Highlands Reserve (opened 1998) is suggestive and irresistible. The course sits on the edge of a long sand shelf called the Green Swamp Ridge near the town of Davenport, spanning 120 feet from top to bottom. Dasher's holes fairly dance around it, two-stepping from a high point at the first green all the way to the low basin of the 13th fairway.

You will find pine tree-lined fairways reminiscent of the Carolinas, open spacious fairways likened to the great Scottish courses, and a bit of old Florida with citrus trees along the countryside.

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Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Diamond Zoysia
Golf Season Year round
Architect Mike Dasher (1998)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt Required

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.2
3892 Reviews (3892)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 75
Brunch 20
Patio Dining 19
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 159
Undulating Greens 132
Elevation Changes 130
This course/club is great for:
Locals 132
Seniors 107
Advanced Golfers 78
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 102
Near Local Attractions 93
Convenient to the City 73

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Slowwwww Play

Nice layout, friendly course.

Not much water to contend with.

Super fast greens…

Only issue was “groups of 5 golfers” playing several balls off tee, played slow and held up the entire afternoon.

Didn’t know they allowed that….

Where were the course rangers…

Clubhouse was closed when we finished our round.

Enjoyed the nice weather, however groups of 5 and slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Needs water

Played here twice in a week. Really easy to get a tee time and pace was excellent. GPS on buggy’s like many courses in the area needs water . Coming from uk we have plenty . Layout ion front 9 is a bit up and down but back 9 it alive. Stayed on the house homes years ago and the course looks like it is trying to repair. Clubhouse feels very old. Good hours if you can get a good rate

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course.

This was a fantastic course. Fairways and greens were in good shape. Every one of the staff we met were extremely friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 12/01/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not worth the money

65-75 dollars for this course is outrageous. You can play ChampionsGate Country Club for 45 right now and it's in much better condition and the carts have gps-Providence Country Club also offers a much better value. This course is worth 40 max, it's a decent value at that price.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointed

I’ve played here for years as a snowbird. I was disappointed in the course condition. Greens are very difficult bro read.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

I always enjoy playing this course. Lots of elevation changes. Greens are in great shape. I’d definitely recommend it, and I’ll definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/22/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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I was in town for a work conference and was excited to play this course. I had played at Southern Dunes the day before and was so impressed with the golf course, the amenities and the friendly staff..

It was quite the opposite at Highlands Reserve. The course was not in good shape. The fairways and collars around the greens were ratty and unappealing. I kept looking for the ground under repair marks- it was that bad. At the turn the food staff was very slow and then said the cc machine was down, so it was cash only. One of my playing partners noted that she ultimately gave away food to the guy in front of him in line. This delay caused us to be delayed teeing off on #10.

All in all, it was not worth playing here. I will not be back and will gladly pay the extra $20 to play Southern Dunes again rather than play here again.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/17/2025:
We truly regret that your visit didn’t go as expected. We're reviewing your concerns and will use this to improve. We appreciate your honesty and hope to serve you better in the future.
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Poor shape

Pretty disappointed with this course. For what they charge, the conditions were nowhere near worth it — fairways & t-boxes were rough and thin with lack of grass and several bunkers looked like they hadn’t been touched in weeks. The greens were decent but hairy. I saw the good reviews and figured I’d give it a try, but honestly, I’m not sure what those people were thinking. Definitely not worth it.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/17/2025:
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience wasn’t what it should have been. Your feedback is important, and we’re working to make things better.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Poor conditions

I am blown away with the reviews as the course was in poor conditions. I chose to come back based on the reviews and was disappointed. The greens were ok but the fairways had little grass to no grass with lots of weeds. I played Southern Dunes the day before and it was in immaculate condition for $20.00 more. I was embarrassed as I brought clients here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 10/17/2025:
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Mediocre conditions

Played this course a year ago and it was in good condition from tee to green. Played last week and the greens were fine, a little hairy but the fairways didn’t have much grass. Each time your ball would hit the fairway it had mud on it. Once you get off the fairways then it’s real bad with weeds. Reason we played it again is because of the reviews which not sure why they say it’s in great condition as it’s definitely not. Even the guys in my group were saying we won’t play here again. Also not worth the price of $60.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a friendly welcome

Happy to play here every time. The welcome is always friendly, like you’re part of the family and the course is always well looked after

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Love this course. From the layout to conditions to staff, it’s a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/03/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!!

Love everything about this course. Conditions, layout, staff. A fun course to play..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/03/2025:
We’re thrilled you had such a great experience! Thanks for the support — we’ll be here ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

We love Highlands

Always a pleasure to play Highlands. A good challenge for all standards

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Greens were awesome, tee boxes could use some work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Highlands Reserve

Worth playing when in the area. Cost effective, the team are welcoming, the course is good

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

THEY ALLOW GROUPS OF 5 TO PLAY

LETTING TEAMS OF 5 IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE PACE OF THE GAME

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Excellent Track

I live in Apopka and Highlands Reserve is definitely worth the trip. Very friendly staff. Challenging course but fair. Course in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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