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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Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by millsy561 on 06/24/2025
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Photo submitted by Rik666 on 12/03/2024
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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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Photo submitted by Aharwell4653 on 07/11/2023
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Photo submitted by Aharwell4653 on 07/11/2023
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Elevated approach Photo submitted by LVBIGBLUE on 06/20/2023
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Photo submitted by trallen53 on 06/12/2023
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Photo submitted by Alan3803633 on 04/11/2021
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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 Karen0528 on 08/18/2019
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Photo submitted by u314159297486 on 06/22/2019
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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 u000004277639 on 04/20/2014
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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
Course to ourselves…..
Absolute delight to play here. No issues at all & staff very friendly. Greens simply outstanding but people need to repair their pitch marks! Takes a minute to do this but what a difference that can make.
Decent track
Solid course. Slow but good greens. Always seems to be pretty consistent. Decent value for the money.
Well kept course and an amazing staff!
The greens were as advertised.. my daughter and I had a great time and were free to play at our own pace. The entire staff was welcoming and friendly.. headed back again before we leave!
Great course for the money
Played on Saturday at 8:15. We were waiting on almost every shot, but th round took four hours, The course is in very good condition. Pretty straightforward layout, but the size of the greens, placement of the bunkers, and alignment of the trees create some challenge. For the price, I would definitely recommend
Crazy change!
This course used to be my home course about 2 years ago. It was a beat-up course that I could play for cheap and had an open layout so I wouldn't have tons of hazards to mess with; Well this course dramatically improved; The management did such a great job on rebuilding... my oh my the greens!! How did they go from bunker greens to nice true soft greens? I have no idea how they kept the greens so nice in the Florida heat without any shade covering them. Great job management, sucks I moved an hour away but worth the drive. Shot an 81 and yes I might of 3 putt an 15 ft eagle attempt. Don't let these greens fool you. They roll true.
Good for price
Nice course. Greens a bit on the slower side. Seemed to be a little over booked or running behind as we waited on almost shot. That would be the only real complaint. Layout was fun and the condition was good.
It’s ok if you’re tight on funds or time
The staff at the course were very friendly and warm. It’s clear to me that the course is making an effort with new green. However, the greens are very very slow and non receptive to wedges and irons. Still working through aeration and overall rolling of the greens. This course has a lot of potential, but I’d pass it by for another year at least. .
Staff lowers the rating
It’s in good shape but the staff are way too strict to where you feel you’re being watched. Greens are immaculate with little break.
Great course - outstanding greens.
We’ve played this course for the last 15 years and the greens are simply the best they’ve ever been. The work over last year to replace the turf has been well worth the effort & massive compliments to everyone involved in that process. Only issue was the length of time it would have taken us to complete 18 holes - probably getting close to 4 & 1/2 hours…eventually gave up at the 13th. Tip = play in the afternoon when the course is a lot quieter.
Great Value Elevated layout
Great course for the price. Greens were the best we played this week. Tee boxes could be better and some of the fringe areas were beat up. Interesting Hilly layout gave you something yo think about especially on a breezy Morning. Pace of play was under 3 1/2 Hours
A must play!
Love the openness of the course and how well the greens and fairways were maintained. Can’t speak enough about how beautiful the course layout is. Definitely coming back again!! Staff was great and they make sure pace is kept!
Is in really good shape
We played yesterday, we were 12 and we have a great time. Greens are in great shape as well as the course. The staff at the pro shop and in the cafeteria were very nice, professional, attentive and courteous. We played in 4 hours. No beverage cart in the course but you can stop in the clubhouse prior the back nines. Ranger checking out pace of play in a very respectful and friendly manner. Love the course, no water hazards. Give them a try, won't regret it.
Amazing time playing Highlands! The course was in great condition from the tee box to the fairways to the green! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Best course overall I’ve played all year. Already booked my round for next week.
Always a favorite!
Still one of my favorite layouts in the area. The course conditions have really improved. Tees and fairways with lots of green grass. The greens were excellent, smooth, but they ran quite slow. Excellent value for a really fun course.
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