Highlands Reserve Golf Club
About
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Course Details
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ClubhouseAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #25)
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Photo submitted by millsy561 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Photo submitted by TheOrlandoGolfer on 12/28/2023
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Elevated approach Photo submitted by LVBIGBLUE on 06/20/2023
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Green Conditons Photo submitted by u314161192872 on 02/23/2021
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Ladies Tee Box Photo submitted by u314161192872 on 02/23/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159764443 on 01/19/2020
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Photo submitted by Cesar1515212 on 01/12/2020
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Looking down one of the fairways. Photo submitted by fz6uncaged on 11/10/2019
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Photo submitted by HRGCA on 11/08/2019
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Photo submitted by Karen0528 on 08/18/2019
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Photo submitted by Grizz9 on 02/22/2018
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Photo submitted by HighlandsReserveGC on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by HighlandsReserveGC on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by HighlandsReserveGC on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by HighlandsReserveGC on 08/18/2016
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Photo submitted by u000007196524 on 05/18/2015
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#18 from Tee with tree in Fairway. Photo submitted by Steve8905914 on 10/06/2014
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Just off the green, a lot of areas similar to this around the greens Photo submitted by u000005038931 on 06/01/2014
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Greens were inconsistent areas of condition Photo submitted by u000005038931 on 06/01/2014
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Hard to keep a putt on line when putting over these conditions Photo submitted by u000005038931 on 06/01/2014
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Every green looked similar to this Photo submitted by u000005038931 on 06/01/2014
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Photo submitted by u000002843679 on 10/19/2013
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Photo submitted by u000002843679 on 10/19/2013
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Photo submitted by u000002843679 on 10/19/2013
Good value golf course
The staff are friendly and the range and practice area is decent. It’s $7 for a small bucket, and there is no on course food cart. The course is pretty wide open and fun, particularly for snowbirds who haven’t played for a while. Very good value.
Issues
The course was in good shape for the time of year. There was a mixup when we got to the course.
Made arrangements initially for a foursome but another member of the family decided to play and so I called the course to see if we adjust our foursome to one more. The lady who answered told me that would not be a problem. The pro shop argued with me but spoke to the starter and we split up with a threesome and two others fitting in . I was very appreciative of their willingness to make things work. As for the course, there are no visible markers showing distance, each tee box did not show a view of the hole, and last no baskets for trash. Being from out of the area I would play the course again.
Good value
This course layout is nice. Guy in clubhouse was very nice. Pace of play was good until we caught up to some people. I asked the man who worked the cart shed about a ranger. He asked why. I told him we were waiting on a twosome who was waiting on a four some and nobody in front of them. The guy working says “as long as they are on pace of 4 hours then it’s fine”. Well if that’s the case then they need to change their score card that says let faster players play through. What a stupid response. He was kind of a jerk about it too. Get a clue buddy!
A great course to try out!
🏌️♂️🌴 𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪: Highland Reserve Golf Club 🌴🏌️♂️
🌟 𝗦𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: As I stepped onto the greens, I was immediately captivated by the sloping terrain and breathtaking fairways that define Highland Reserve. The course's natural beauty, with its rolling hills and well-maintained fairways, created a truly enchanting backdrop for every swing. It was a golfer's paradise, complete with the absence of water hazards, allowing uninterrupted focus on perfecting those shots! 🌿⛳️
⭐ 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆: Highland Reserve's course design provided an exhilarating mix of challenge and enjoyment, catering to both novices and seasoned players. The narrow fairways demanded accuracy, adding an extra layer of strategy to each stroke. And though the course might be shorter in length, the abundance of bunkers ensured that every shot required thought and precision, turning each hole into a thrilling puzzle. 🏌️♀️⛏️⛳️
👍 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘁𝗺𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: The meticulous care taken with the fairways was evident in their lush and immaculate state. While the greens leaned slightly toward a more slow pace, they provided a fantastic opportunity to fine-tune putting skills while relishing the challenge they posed. 🌟🏆
🌅 Highland Reserve Golf Club is a true hidden treasure, and I'm eagerly looking forward to returning for another exhilarating round soon! If you're a golf enthusiast like me, don't miss out on the opportunity to add Highland Reserve Golf Club to your list of must-play courses. Trust me, the experience will leave you nothing short of amazed. ⛳️👍
Renewed
Course was redone on the back nine. Greens are in good shape and true. Very quick. Nice course overall.
Great value - easy track
If water is your fear, play here! Pretty open and great undulating landscape…
At this price point, it’s great value - not sure about that come the Jan high season. I can they are working hard to clean up some of well trodden areas and just need to ensure the greens are consistent..
We will be back that all said..
Well managed and playable course
Very good condition with new greens that had some subtle breaks. Very enjoyable day!
Nice course - worth the drive
I think I have played this course in the past. It is a nice course that is worth the drive away from the Disney courses for the price
Getting better!
Course is getting in very good shape now . Greens roll nice and fairways getting in good shape. Fun course to play. Great value! Will play again soon! Pace under 4 hours on a Sunday morning !
Loved the friendly, laid back feeling from the staff on arrival. Course played well being pretty much "what you see is what you get get". Greens a lot firmer than we have played recently so a good short game essential to scoring
Slow Greens
I have played this course a dozen or so times over the years and really like the layout. Fairways are great staff is excellent and overall experience is very good. My only issue is the speed of the greens. Working on greens for 16 years there is no excuse for the greens to be this slow. Courses nearby, Championsgate and Legends both have better/ faster greens so wintertime is no excuse. Still, this is a great course to play. Would recommend.
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