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4.2
3891 Reviews (3891)
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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
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.2%
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4.2
242 Reviews (242)
5 Stars
103
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
88.4%
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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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4.2
3891 Reviews (3891)

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 71
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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. ⛳️👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Renewed

Course was redone on the back nine. Greens are in good shape and true. Very quick. Nice course overall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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..

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

Well managed and playable course

Very good condition with new greens that had some subtle breaks. Very enjoyable day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 77
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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 !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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