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North Course at Highlands Ridge
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7141 yards | 74.7 | 138 |
| Blue | 72 | 6703 yards | 72.6 | 135 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6122 yards | 76.0 | 135 |
| White | 72 | 6122 yards | 70.2 | 126 |
| Gold | 72 | 5374 yards | 66.3 | 117 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5374 yards | 71.4 | 125 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4887 yards | 69.1 | 117 |
| Red | 72 | 4887 yards | 63.8 | 116 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.8/140 | 392 | 411 | 419 | 558 | 408 | 190 | 528 | 214 | 436 | 3556 | 423 | 422 | 418 | 213 | 444 | 569 | 187 | 413 | 496 | 3585 | 7141 |
| Blue M: 72.6/136 | 379 | 391 | 376 | 539 | 376 | 176 | 500 | 201 | 408 | 3346 | 378 | 392 | 399 | 185 | 411 | 553 | 169 | 389 | 481 | 3357 | 6703 |
| White M: 70.2/128 W: 75.7/132 | 344 | 364 | 326 | 493 | 364 | 157 | 460 | 170 | 385 | 3063 | 330 | 378 | 361 | 172 | 356 | 504 | 158 | 335 | 465 | 3059 | 6122 |
| White/Gold M: 68.4/124 W: 73.8/127 | 344 | 364 | 326 | 442 | 330 | 129 | 389 | 156 | 352 | 2832 | 330 | 346 | 361 | 137 | 324 | 447 | 158 | 335 | 440 | 2878 | 5710 |
| Gold M: 66.7/119 W: 72.1/124 | 305 | 299 | 298 | 442 | 330 | 129 | 389 | 156 | 352 | 2700 | 284 | 346 | 307 | 137 | 324 | 447 | 118 | 271 | 440 | 2674 | 5374 |
| Gold/Red M: 64.9/116 W: 69.9/120 | 305 | 299 | 298 | 432 | 330 | 129 | 362 | 156 | 301 | 2612 | 284 | 291 | 307 | 137 | 315 | 436 | 118 | 271 | 367 | 2526 | 5138 |
| Red M: 64.1/114 W: 68.9/118 | 258 | 290 | 289 | 432 | 287 | 113 | 362 | 112 | 301 | 2444 | 275 | 291 | 300 | 103 | 315 | 436 | 94 | 266 | 367 | 2447 | 4891 |
| Red/Aqua M: 62.2/109 W: 66.0/112 | 258 | 205 | 289 | 432 | 237 | 113 | 288 | 112 | 228 | 2162 | 275 | 224 | 300 | 98 | 315 | 336 | 94 | 266 | 280 | 2188 | 4350 |
| Aqua M: 61.7/107 W: 65.3/110 | 250 | 205 | 247 | 348 | 237 | 110 | 288 | 105 | 228 | 2018 | 203 | 224 | 257 | 98 | 270 | 336 | 97 | 260 | 280 | 2025 | 4043 |
| Handicap | 11 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 13 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 8 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 14 | 4 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2015 #9)
Reviews
very nice layout well maintained,
Very long, multiple tea boxes, holes separated from each other, wide open fairways, no rough, greens have some tilt, must keep the ball below the hole. played in the late afternoon, pace of play was quick three and a half hours.
wonderful course, many terrific golf holes, completely enjoyed my round.
Worth locating
To me, the course is in a very remote area, difficult to find; however, staff gave me excellent directions, and I found the course. It was well worth what I paid to play. I found the course in excellent condition, challenging, food was good, and the staff was outstanding. If it were a bit closer to me, I would play it very often. Very nice, enjoyable course.
New owners will help
Course needs an infusion of cash, fairways need work and the greens were just ok for a facility like this. Hopefully new owners will supply this. We enjoyed our day ,staff were very friendly and the price was right its not a $40-$50 course at present.
Very Enjoyable
This course has a nice layout , it has some challenges but is not overly difficult. Booked on Golfnow great price, well worth the 45 min drive from Winter Haven. Will definitely play it again.
Nice rolling terrain.
This course is a must play. Greens are coming back nicely, general course conditioning is thought to be very good. Good mix of tight and open areas that require good shot making abilities, and some open areas that allow you to be more aggressive off the tee.
I'll be back!
Good course/layout. Condition was good, greens were a little slow but rolled true. I need to play it again. Several of the holes I was surprised with what/where the hazards were. I got the the HOT DEAL for $15 well worth it. They have two courses North and the South, the North is the better one to play.
Very nice course with a great layout
I spent the afternoon playing a very nice course. The course was well maintained. The staff here were very helpful. We were allowed to start the back nine, as the front had several golfers ahead, allowing us a faster pace of play. I would recommend you to try this course out!
This course is beautiful and challenging
This course is very well kept..I'm very happy that its in the area
Great design
I have played this course off and on since the day it opened. I'm sorry to say I am really disappointed in the overall condition. They have gone from the nicest in the county to just average. Hope they can recover...
Nice open course
Nice open course. Not busy, so there wasn't anyone rushing us. Out in middle of no where though.
Wish it wasn't as far away so I could play in more often
This is a great design, every hole has a challenge.
The condition of the course is very good almost pristine.
If it wasn't an hour an a half away I would play it every week.
Invasive grasses a concern
This is a wonderful design with a very good combination of tight and open holes. I play here as often as I can... I'm concerned with the amount of invasive grasses that are taking over; heavy clumps make it near impossible to play a good shot in the fairways... The Greens are in good shape with good pace. Sand traps need to be turned and possibly sand added. Due to time of play we were almost all alone on the course... Ice machine at club house makes refreshment easy...Teri in the grillroom is one of the best.. She will make your dining experience a pleasure. A Very quiet serene course...GO PLAY!!!!
This course is excellent
the best course in the area and in excellent conditons
Very nice
I've played this course several times in the last ten years and have never been disappointed with the fairways, greens or quality and price at the restaurant. The fairways and greens are definitely some of the best kept that I've ever seen and even though it's and hour drive for me. I'll continue to play there for many years to come.
Great day
The course was in great condition and despite the 95 degree temp when we finished it was enjoyable. 8 inch eagle on the last hole did not hurt my opinion. overall i recomend this course to anyone visiting the area and to those who live anywhere near. about 40 mile drive for me.
super great shape, true greens, just a treat to play. Why can't other courses be in this good of a condition this time of year?
best shape ever, a bargin pricewize and fun from the white tee's 6200 and fair. A real hidden treasure, go and play now, you'll love it!
Beautifully laid out almost resort quality course.
12:30 tee time. Course almost pristine. Fairways well carpeted. Roughs lush but not high; easy to spot balls in. Greens rolling true & fast. Beautifully laid out. Battery powered carts w/ windshields & rain cover in back. Will definitely play again.
Great course
Course is in great shape and the greens were well maintained.
Lot of water
Can't use driver on every hole but nice challenge on majority of them.
Great course, had fun
Great shape you will enjoy it. Fun challenging course, harder when the wind blows.
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