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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
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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 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough was th8ck and.deep. make course much more difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great for the ego

The course is very nice, and very easy. If you want to hit the best score of your life this is the place. The clubhouse guy told me it would be easy, but I doubted him as I suck. Then I made 5 15 to 20 foot putts and chipped one in from 40ft.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid and reliable

After a few difficult years, Highlands Reserve is back to its reliable. The welcome is always friendly from the check in to the cart man, from the cafe staff to the green staff. As we approach winter, the fairways and greens still show little sign of over-use. Pace of play is excellent, and whilst it’s not over-challenging in design or hazards, it’s a challenging length for all standards.

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

Excellent course

Course was in excellent condition. Grass was well maintained. Would highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Perfect even after a Storm!

We played here just HOURS after Hurricane Helene passed through and the course was still in great shape! The course drains really well so if you ever want to find a place to play after a heavy rain storm, just play here! And I don’t know what type of grass they have on their greens but they are perfect! They do roll a tad bit slow though, but the conditions are perfect. And the course is priced lower than most courses in Central FL so the value can’t be beat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 486
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played

Highland Reserve

Great layout. Located on 27 between 192 and I4. Easily accessible from theme parks. One of my go to courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good value and good course

The course is always in good condition and is a good place to play during our rainy season because it drains well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You are wrong

I booked a teatime for three people one didn’t show up the other two of us did and now you want to charge me for the one that didn’t show up doesn’t seem right

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

England returns

First time back since the nines changed around, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

Looking to play again before we head back to Blighty

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Highlands Reserves greens

While the overall condition of the course is in good condition for the money the greens are one step away from putting on astroturf. They are really fuzzy and really slow compared to most courses in Orlando. But overall for the money it's well worth the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No off season specials

Booking fee for every tee time. Service charge added to any booking. Not Florida resident friendly. Luke warm water in coolers on course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Even better the second time around

What an absolutely fantastic experience! The elevation changes throughout the course added an exciting challenge and made for some truly breathtaking views. The greens were impeccably maintained and provided a perfect, albeit challenging, test of my putting skills. I loved every moment on this course and can't wait to return for another round. Highly recommended for any golf enthusiast!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Very good value for the money

While the course doesn't have to many dangers, it makes up with some tight fairways and small undulating greens ! Great value for the money, paid $39.99 when booked online to play after 12:00, including a buggy. Great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Feel good golf course

Not much in degree of difficulty. Some tree gone and traps. Green #7 lost some character. Always dry, built to run golfers though fast.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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