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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
89.9%
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
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4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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4.2
255 Reviews (255)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
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3 Stars
25
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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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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Previously Played

Worth playing

For his time of year the course was in good shape.

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Conditions Good
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Previously Played

Our go to.

ONLY 2 minor complaints. 1.greens could be slightly faster to match how they look! 2. somehow get rid of the crabgrass on the collars.these 2 things it would be nearly perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 25
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Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Value

Great greens - very interesting elevation changes for Florida - friendly staff - you will be glad you came

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 07/14/2025:
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.
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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5.0
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Hot weather
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Great Value

Great value for the conditions right now. The course is pretty playable and overall an incredible value for the $49 summer rate. Only thing I can critique is that the greens were very stiff, felt crunchy to walk on, but they all rolled true despite being on the slow side.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 07/11/2025:
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.
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5.0
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Previously Played

Course in great shape and starter Bill I think was very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 07/11/2025:
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.
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 8
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5.0
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Previously Played

Highlands Reserve

This course has significantly improved since I last played, just before the pandemic. Perhaps the green keeping staff will improve the fringes of the greens.

The course is in good condition and staff spend a lot of time working to improve the course.

Staff friendly, that said they always have been through the years that I have played the course.

Hope to get another round on the reserve before returning to the UK.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/11/2025:
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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Sunday afternoon round.

Was shocked when I pulled into the parking lot at 1:30pm on a Sunday and it was empty. Played alone in under 2.5 hours. The greens were good, they rolled true. I worried they had just been punched and I was the last to know by lack of players, but that was not the case. Maybe the weather was a factor as it was mid 90’s, but no chance of rain. At any rate Highlands Reserve is always a great option and priced well. My local municipal charges more and you get way less of an experience. It’s worth the 45 minute drive for me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Shape - play now!!

A lot of courses have soggy areas due to heavy rains, this course drains well and is in great shape! Only draw back is greens are like astro turf, slow rolling but in excellent condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Quality of the greens and course were great. We had a great time playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 07/07/2025:
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Definitely worth the price! Pace of play speeds up after 4th hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highlands Reserve

Greens were nice, rolled great

Fairways were nice not patchy

Rough wasnt too deep

Pace of play was good, starter kept groups spaced nicely

Wish it was closer but would drive out here again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/07/2025:
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 16
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
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 Fair
Amenities Excellent
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