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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
72.3%
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise as one of the stronger designs in the Sarasota area, with strategic bunkering and multiple tee box options. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make for a welcoming round.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6669 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.6

Editor's Note: The course is temporarily closed.

The Highlands golf course is one of three courses owned and operated by Meadows Country Club. In addition to the Highlands and Meadows Courses, there is also the Arthur Hills-designed Groves Course, an 18-hole executive course. The Highlands Course has an "old Florida" layout equipped with plenty of trees and water that tumble across gentle hills. You'll be playing through majestic oaks and towering pines as you take on this challenging-but-fair test. Narrow, tree-lined fairways and small greens demand accuracy but generously the reward well placed shot. The golf course finishes with a tricky par 4. Your tee shot will to be straight and accurate to avoid the fairway bunkers on the left and right, positioning you for a mid iron back into a green that sloped front-to-back and guarded by bunkers on both sides. There is also a lake to the front left.

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Course Details

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

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs 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
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Reviews

3.6
1885 Reviews (1885)

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 44
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 88
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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5.0
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Hidden Gem

This is a Fantastic course. Staff is friendly. The course is challenging but not over the top. Course is in very good condition. I consider this my home course

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 25
3.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I am sad to write this review

My father-in-law, who recently passed away,, had been a member of the Meadows Country club for decades. I’ve enjoyed playing with at the courses and have many fond memories of each of the three courses. Since my wife and I were staying in the area we wanted to have a round there in his honor. While it was easy to book a tee-time and the check in process was smooth, the condition of the Highland’s course made for a very disappointing day. The tee boxes were mostly dirt, the greens in poor condition, the fairways and rough very uneven and the cart paths in need to much repair. Our cart broke down on the 6th hole and while the pro shop quickly drove out a replacement that did not have a GPS system so we switched carts again at the turn. They did not have cup covers for their water colors and several seemed to be non functional. it did not appear that there were any refreshments available for purchase at the turn. It is a shame that this course has deteriorated over the years. It was a wonderful facility. I surely hope they can get it back in shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Rough Condition

Greens were in average condition.

Fairways were poor. Very very short grass.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

needs a ranger

Slow play ( 5 hours); tees in terrible shape; greens are weedy; ALL PAR 3'S were temporary tees no longer than 65 yards. Know one in the pro shop or the starter ever mentioned this to us. For the amount of money paid / $85.00 was a total rip-off. This is a tourist/ snowbird trap. Play any other course but this!!!!!!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

staff

cart barn was excellent they had great attitudes and they were very helpful explaining the lay out of the course and getting to the first hole

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Second class player…?

Booking with GolfNow, we don’t have access to the driving range . Only for members.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Highlands course, like 2 different courses

The front 9, the tee boxes were a disaster, hardly any grass. Condition was a bit rough. Greens were okay,.

The back 9 was in great condition, and we really enjoyed it. It’s a puzzle! Still a good value with a hot deal rate.

For a first timer, it’s also a bit hard to find because every turn in around there says the Meadows. At first, we were at the tennis complex, which had a number of golf carts lined up by the entrance. There is a sign that says golf, but our GPS had long since given up. We also found it a little confusing to follow the signs to find the first tee. So if it’s your first time, allow plenty of extra time to wander.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Christmas Day round

A tale of two nines. Front side was rough and looked unkept. Back side was fine.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Could be better.

Very confusing with construction going on! Detour directions not very well marked. On course, 1st 3 or 4 greens were very rough. Much better rest of the way. After the round, snack bar and lounge both closed!! No 19th hole!! Still like playing the course but was much better last year!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Highlands

Greens on the front side a little rough. The back side was good.

It looked like February conditions as far as being used. It is a little tired.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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