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4.2
3892 Reviews (3892)
5 Stars
1114
4 Stars
1806
3 Stars
605
2 Stars
224
1 Stars
143
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
3285 out of 3892 reviews
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4.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
3.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.3
154 Reviews (154)
5 Stars
74
4 Stars
63
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
140 out of 154 reviews
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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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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 92
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Still Doing Good!

This course was revitalized a little over a year ago and was brought back in great conditions, and it still remains that way today. The greens are great, the fairways are in good shape, and the layout has always been a very cool layout with a lot of elevation changes. I’ll definitely keep coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

MimmoS

Courses around Orlando are getting to expensive to play for us Canadians especially with Credit card companies charging us 1.46 on the US dollar. I love Golfing here in Ontario Canada as I played 85 rounds last year. Our prices are the same as the US, but than add the 1.46 exchange and Golf cost soar over $100.00 Canadian. Now they are even more as it is peak season from Jan.-Apr. I wouldn't be playing anytime soon in Florida at these prices.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 83
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best it has ever been

Have played here on and off for 10 years and currently in the best condition I have ever played it and for significantly less then other course at this time. Greens have significantly improved and if you keep it in the fairway you will get plenty of opportunities to score.

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

Beautiful field and layout

It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The course itself is well maintained, with green fairways and smooth greens. Each hole offers a unique challenge. The staff was friendly and the clubhouse offering food, drinks, cigars, and a little bit of everything golf.

Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a beginner, this golf course is a must-visit place. I will definitely be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent Course

The course was in great shape. The staff were very nice and friendly. I would definitely recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Value

Played for the first time here since 2001. Nice welcome played with my daughter an Assistant PGA pro and a Canadian.

I’m on vacation from Scotland.

Course in good general condition and fairly open .

Pace of play 4 hrs not bad considering course was full

Would recommend and would play again

Great value

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Forgiving and Friendly Course

Great spot to play near Champions Gate. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Course is well maintained and very forgiving. Would definitely play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Second time NOT a charm

Played this course before- thought it was OK. This time not so much. The pace of play was ridiculous. The conditions were average at best. The group that I was following should have been removed from the course as they were a danger to themselves and other golfers.This will be my last time.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

A round of golf with friends

Highlands reserve greatly improved over the last couple of years. The play is quite easy (no water) and the golf conditions are good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highlands Reserve

Played here for the first time with a group of friends. We had a great time. The course was in great shapthe pace of play was good. I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice open course

This is a nice course for keeping your ball in play. A loose ball can be easy to find and doesn’t tend to be in much trouble. Fairways are in good shape as are the greens. Nice easy layout, with few bunkers that cause difficulty. Very readable price. Overall a good first choice for my Orlando vacation.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This place sucks

Didn’t play and couldn’t cancel, so they took my $115.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Lazy Saturday in December

Tee time was perfect for us. Pair with a very nice couple that played similarly as we did which made the experience great. Course was in great shape and pace of play was very reasonable.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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