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3.9
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
61
4 Stars
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3 Stars
13
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
85.9%
Recommend this course
133 out of 136 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
6 Reviews (6)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7141 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.7

Highlands Ridge offers 36 holes of championship golf, which form the centerpiece of the upscale residential community. It's one central Florida's most popular golf destinations. The courses, the North and the South, share the same scenic landscape but they provide very different rounds. The North Course is known for its outstanding conditions. The designer, Dave Harman, modeled the course after Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand, which was recognized as the Best New International Course in 2011 by Golf Digest. The layout is not as challenging as the South Course, making it more appealing for beginners. Water hazards come into play on a few holes and there are some strategically placed bunkers to contend with. There is also rough along the fairways and greensides that can be particularly punishing.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Tift Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Harman (2002)

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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3.9
136 Reviews (136)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Paradise returning

My wife and I have been coming to Highlands Ridge for three winters now. This is the best shape the North Course has been in. There are a few rough spots near edges of fairways and the greens could be a little quicker, but they do roll true. There are a few tight holes and many others with generous fairways. Doglegs are challenging with well placed fairway traps. The staff are great here and they do their best to pair up couples. This is a must play course if you are in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

my golf day

Enjoyed the course and will play it again, it was fun, greens were nice and fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crabgrass issues

Highlands Ridge North is a great course but they have definitely let invasive grasses like crabgrass overtake some of the fringes, tees, and aprons.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

recovering

This course fell into disrepair last year but now it's recovering . The greens are true and a good roll..about a 10 steep...not fast but fast enough. Very consistent roll. Greens and fringes still have some sparse/sporadic alien grass that dOes not interfere...cosmetic only. Same it's true of tees and
Fairways. Pro shop people, starter et al are very friendly and polite. Dew on my cart seat was not very pleasant, though. Great design and beautiful nature preserve...saw ducks, cranes, loons, painted box turtle, and one scared and befuddled armadillo, like me on 12 and 15 tee.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Highlands Ridge North

Excellent staff course in very good condition. week they say my review is to short, sorry about that but I am a man of few words.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great layout poor condition

The course is pretty beat up after the summer when they overseed it may be better around mid November good value for $20 but not worth the rack rate

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Course

The course was in excellent shape. The greens had been sanded so played a little slow. The course has a number of challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course in Highlands County

Course was in good shape some patchy bare spots on fairways but overall good shape with rolling hills and dog legs. Green were great shape a true beverage cart not available so byob, restaruant was open of you want a bite to eat. There staff was friendly and welcome me even with low rate without complaints. I would definitely would tell other golfers to play here and bring my friends. Go try it, it will bring out the best in your game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

i love this course

I love this course. the greens were great , speeding
and true. put the ball on the right line its in. Fairways were lush. put the ball in the fairway and you don't have to touch them. Can't wait to go back . The only hold up was the weather got bad. Lightning was terrible only got to play 9 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Highlands Ridge North

The course was in good shape. The greens are better now than they were a couple of months ago. Always a very good course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sure

Good lay out, poor conditions. Not a much of a concern at $20 so I would say give it a try. Watch the directions! I came from Naples and got directed through a shady part of town on MLK ( ?!) and I would strongly suggest you avoid that part of the journey in Sebring.

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

One of the nicer courses in Highlands County

The course is in good condition and a challenging layout.
I got the "hot deal" from a Golf Now. Could not pass up playing such a nice course.
To round out the foursome I met some really nice guys from Polk County.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Golf

This place is great. Greens were perfect and well taken care of. Everything was perfect and well groomed. Staff was very friendly and knowledgable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Get ready

Nice lay out, abit tighter than the south. Ball placement is a most, it will help with the set up of the next shot.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the nicest courses in our area

Will definitely play there again. Very good value for mid-April golf. Total cost including all fees and taxes was less than $30.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

One of best courses in Highlands County

Greens are large and a little hard but will soften up when summer rains start.
Watch out for hidden hazards due to course undulations.
Over all - a pleasure to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

spud pei

Excellent, one of the best conditioned courses we played during our stay.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

enjoyable but greens a bit bumpy

Played in a shotgun start to make up a 4 some so got a good deal. Course is enjoyable with a good variation of holes. Some wide open with no trees but water to some tree lined fairly tight fairways and plenty of doglegs. So a good Florida course. However the greens were a bit bumpy and not up to the standard of others we played but were ok. I play off 8 and wife off 21 and we both enjoyed it

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great customer service

Greens were a little spotty, but otherwise in good shape. Fairways in great shape and overall condition of course was good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Has a nice upscale quality.

One of the best courses for the money that I have played in the area. The course was very well maintained throughout and the staff was excellent. I would definitely recommend playing this course for anyone visiting the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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