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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6176 yards
Slope 129
Rating 69.8

There are two championship golf courses available at Highland Ridge, an upscale residential community that is one of central Florida's most popular golfing destinations. Both courses enjoy a beautiful tropical setting situated next to a nature conservancy and a 260-acre freshwater lake. Highlands Ridge's North Course is known for its excellent conditions and the more challenging South Course is one of the heartland's toughest layouts. The South was even voted the area's best golf course in 2012. The layout utilizes the diverse tropical terrain to create a true shot maker's layout featuring holes that range from short to long and wide-open, to narrow. The design seamlessly blends links-style bunkering into the lush landscape of meandering creeks and sparkling ponds, which come into play throughout. There are also 100-year-old oaks that line the fairways.

Course Details

Year Built 1990
Greens Tift Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Steve Smyers (1990)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.8
86 Reviews (86)
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Perfect day

The course itself was in great shape, but we were even more impressed with the staff and their friendliness and helpfulness. What a memorable day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

What a great course for the value.

We found this course to be a pleasant surprise and a great value.
Staff was very friendly food was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Watch for Fire ants

Nicely maintained course except for the fire ants. They were EVERYWHERE, including the bunkers!!
They really need to address this problem. You had to watch every step.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

I'd play again

We played late in the day and play moved quickly. Although extremely windy, I was able to keep the ball on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was a great tight course

The course was well kept. The greens fast. Great slopes. Had a lot of unexpected water spots .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Remote area, worth the drive

There are 2 courses, but not at the same clubhouse. Both are in remote areas, difficult to find, unless familiar w/the area. However, it is well worth your time to find either. South course greens were bumpy, but I still enjoyed the course. I would recommend either course to the novice/advanced golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Dave from Sebring

Greens were very rough and bumpy, was hard to hold the line with putts!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Not long but tight, use all your clubs

I Love this course, I think it's better than the North. Plenty of water and sand, lots of tree lined fairways. The greens always putt true.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

this course needed to work on the greens

The course was great but the greens were lousy. They had just been sanded and were extremely bumpy.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 259
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 25 Contributor
Florida Advisor
First Time Playing

Old style Florida tree lined course w/ a couple of unique holes.

Tight & very challenging. Not as picturesque the Highlands Ridge North course. 1st two hole are a nice warm up & you'd better warm up because the tee shots get very tight after carrying over water. Short in length, only about 6200 yds from tips but it'll eat you up if your drives aren't straight. Also be careful of hidden water areas on a few holes. No maps are available so ride forward to reconnoiter your next shot. Fairways are carpeted & plush. Elevated greens that roll true & are fast. Carts have winshields & rain cover in back. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

challenging

Lot of water, small fairways. A very challenging course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Front and back offers two different courses.

Once you maneuver your way through the front nine holes. You will have a chance to take a breath on the back nine. A little more open but just as challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were fast

Greens were fast and fairways smooth. I've played this course many times over the years. There were new water holes I didn't remember due to the unusual amount of rain they've been having. These will dry up after rainy season and it'll be back to its normal fun course again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I feel this course is the most challenging of all the courses in Sebring and Avon Park.

This course is not forgiving to the average golfer. Water and narrow fairways make for an interesting challenge. This is by far the best course for players who want a real challenge. Love it. I have played this course many times and will continue to for as long as I can play the game. Thank you for getting me a great deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging but not overly difficult

Course was in great condition, fairways and greens were excellent. Fairly tight but not overly long, challenging but not so difficult that it took the enjoyment out of playing.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

God design, great condition.

This course was enjoyable and challenging. The design was very good and the greens were small, fast and well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course to play.

For the price I got from GolfNow.Com, the long drive (more than an hour) I had to make is worth it. The course is in good condition and some of the holes are quite challenging. I'll do it again with some golfer friends when I see a good deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Awesome!,,

Careful on your tee shots! Alittle tight on fairways unless you place your shot

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good value

Very good fairway greass and constant, fast greens. Need map on scorecard for us first time players.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Tight fairways & fast greens

Be prepared for your ball to roll off the greens. Very busy course; no time to search for lost balls. Although it is a short course, it plays long. We enjoyed the challenges!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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