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3.1
1679 Reviews (1679)
5 Stars
260
4 Stars
731
3 Stars
384
2 Stars
182
1 Stars
122
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.2
53.1%
Recommend this course
1192 out of 1679 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
70.3%
Recommend this course
52 out of 74 reviews
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3.0
224 Reviews (224)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
64
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
32
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
52.2%
Recommend this course
117 out of 224 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6669 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.6
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Highlands Course at The Meadows Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1984
Golf Season Year round
Architect Francis Duane (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts 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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness, Tennis

Reviews

3.1
1679 Reviews (1679)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 27
19th Hole Specials 9
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 55
Bunkers 54
Narrow Fairways 40
This course/club is great for:
Locals 43
Seniors 29
Advanced Golfers 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 72
Worth the Drive 24
Near the Airport 20

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value!

This golf course is in good shape. The greens are nice, a little slow but roll straight. Everyone was very nice. Pace of play is a little slow but should be expected this time of year. Great value!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Not as advertised

The website for Highland stated that the practice range was available for members and for visitors with a.same day paid green fee. Upon arrival and after fees were paid, “Sorry you can’t use the range members only …” When we looked out at the range from the pro shop, there was no one even using it.
There’s no chance I’d ever recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Good value

The courses is good value. Fairways are in good condition, no real problem areas. Greens are well covered, but a bit slow for my liking. Greens needed cut a bit tighter and rolled. They were a little bumpy at times. Overall, though a good course for the money

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Going downhill

Despite extensive “reconstruction” last year this course is not worth the money. The greens and tees on the front nine are poor and the fairways are thin. Several directional signs are missing. If I hadn’t know the course, I’m sure I would have gotten lost. It seems like they are not even trying to keep it up.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 4
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Highland Visit

It had been awhile since I played the Highlands. It is a bit difficult, little room for error, especially with the course so dry. Not many players on the course in the afternoon. The pro sho staff was very friendly as was the lady at the snack shop. The cart guys not so much. They were too busy for questions or even help with our questions. I paid $70 for a round of golf in 85’ degree weather and if I want to hit a few practice balls, I need to drive my cart 10 minutes away and hit into a net in the woods.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

A Good Test of Golf from Any Tees

The Highlands requires good tee shots to avoid trees, water and sand. The course from tee to green is in good condition. The greens have improved dramatically from the poor putting conditions earlier this summer but they are still not great compared to other local public access courses. If the greens were better this would be a great course and a true test of ball striking ability. I still enjoy playing this course even if the greens aren't perfect. Pace was excellent at. 3 1/4 h for 18.(2-some). Great value thru GN.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
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

Enjoyable facility

Friendly welcome at Cart Barn, in the Pro Shop and at the First Tee. There were a few holes which needed some greenkeeping attention but this did not detract from our enjoyment of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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