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Highlands Reserve Golf Club

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4.2
3892 Reviews (3892)
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143
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
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3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.0
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3.0
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4.0
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4.3
154 Reviews (154)
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
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4.6
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a well-designed layout make this Orlando course a consistent favorite among returning players. The course drains remarkably well in summer, delivering reliable conditions and strong value throughout the year.

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 72 6702 yards 71.6 120
White 72 6152 yards 69.0 117
Gold 72 5675 yards 66.9 113
Jade 72 4532 yards 61.6 101
Track Rounds
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Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 71.6/120 387 398 365 192 413 225 408 507 515 3410 417 307 188 476 419 417 401 160 507 3292 6702
White M: 69.0/117 370 353 307 175 334 187 368 488 505 3087 375 285 167 456 397 380 380 140 485 3065 6152
Gold M: 66.9/113 305 321 290 159 273 160 348 449 489 2794 348 270 155 436 380 360 358 117 457 2881 5675
Jade W: 69.8/126 244 262 226 134 204 120 272 408 429 2299 277 242 102 385 300 270 212 65 380 2233 4532
Handicap 15 9 3 17 5 11 1 13 7 6 14 16 12 2 4 8 18 10
Par 4 4 4 3 4 3 4 5 5 36 4 4 3 5 4 4 4 3 5 36 72
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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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zm93ZRPWgqYXH9zsUO4K
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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wl1Am8PaWsGEWjebh2ft
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value

I went out late, playing solo. The course is in great shape especially the greens. The twilight rate is excellent and I got 18 holes in with time to spare.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 03/31/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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u000003173207
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u00000366732
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Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u272133307
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Mid day Round.

Played as a single mid day. Local members were awesome and let me play through on multiple holes. Finished a round in three hours. Greens are in great shape. Fairways were decent but definitely not lush.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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kellykirk23
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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u314166760857
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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kyle3115698
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Cool place

Greens fast and firm, a good golf test. Nice layout. Challenging and rewarding. Awesome staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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slrambo
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Jim5433360
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for snowbirds

Wide open fairways for someone hasn’t been on the links since back last summer. Elevation changes add enough challenge versus being narrow when out of practice. 2 thumbs up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Rosemary2806131
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Staff is Excellent

I am staying around the corner from Highland Reserve which is a bonus. Regardless I so enjoy playing this course. It has some great elevation changes and for it being winter time it’s in great shape.

The staff are all great but particularly the staff that meets you at the end of the round. They are friendly and enthusiastic and obviously love their job. You leave with a smile on your face. I highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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u314159822925
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

FL Golf Trip

The course was in really good shape, the fairways were perfect and the greens were quick, due to the lack of rain. There are no carries or water hazerds so it was not overly challenging. Pace of play was great, took 3.5 hours for my round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jwcollins
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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u000003460780
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Highlands doesn’t disappoint

Staff was awesome and the course was in fantastic shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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ohiomorgan
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course

No one in the pro shop at 445pm when checking in Nice course. Greens roll true

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000002326376
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I I rate the course avg to above avg

Overpriced, however I like playing it

I don’t play as often because of the price .

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u314163662667
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Front nine is pretty basic at best, back nine much nicer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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jpayton34
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Not to bad

Greens, fairways, and tee boxes were in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000006201028
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Unexpected golf outing...

In Florida for a quick trip and was able to play as a single with the others. Great staff and course. Rented clubs as I want expecting to be able to golf on my trip. From the pro shop staff, starter, ranger and golf pro, all very friendly and enjoyable. You could tell it had been a bit dry in the area for a while, but course was still in great shape and greens were excellent. Will definitely play again and recommend to friends.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 03/25/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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janovak
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Reviews 7
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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