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4.2
828 Reviews (828)
5 Stars
273
4 Stars
358
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
92.8%
Recommend this course
708 out of 828 reviews
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4.4
27 Reviews (27)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
27 out of 27 reviews
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4.3
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.7%
Recommend this course
88 out of 92 reviews
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Course Highlights
Highland Woods delivers an impressive course layout with consistently solid conditions and friendly staff that keep golfers coming back. The course offers strong value for money with a reliable pace of play throughout the week.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6934 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1976
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William J. Spear (1976)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range 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

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.2
828 Reviews (828)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 18
Thick Rough 12
Water Hazards 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 21
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Beginners 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Convenient to the City 10
Near the Airport 9

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Reviews 97
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible Bunkers

One of the players that I was paired up with shared his opinion of the bunker conditions to me. He always says he pulls his ball out of the bunker. The course is loaded with bunkers and it is inevitable that you will land in many for an average golfer. 95% of the bunkers that I landed in were like playing off of concrete. Every shot I played in a bunker was embarrassing! I would like to play there again if I knew that the bunkers had soft sand; otherwise, I would probably pass on playing there again. The course is very long compared to most courses. Not a course that is senior friendly or to a typical average golfer.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave us the 4 star review. We pride ourselves in providing the best conditions we can so the comment about the bunkers will be taken very seriously.

I think you will see a turnaround on bunker conditions on your next visit.

Thanks again

Highland Woods Management team

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course Review

Course in good shape. Fairways recently cut. Greens maintained. Bunkers needed better maintenance. Raking and work on sand needed. Tee boxes on some holes could use repair. No water jugs on any of the holes on a hot day. Time for those to come out.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2026

We are delighted to hear that you found the course in good shape and appreciated the maintenance of our fairways and greens.

We also appreciate your constructive comments regarding the bunkers and tee boxes. Your insights are invaluable to us as we strive to enhance the experience for all our golfers. We will certainly look into the areas you've highlighted for improvement.

Thank you once again for your feedback and for choosing Highland Woods Golf Course. We hope to welcome you back soon for an even better experience.

Highland Woods Golf Course Team

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Thank your for the great 4 star review. Would love to hear more about how we can increase the experience. Please reach out at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great Muni Course

I have played here many times over the last 20 years and it's hasn't changed too much. I think it's right in the middle for playability. Offers enough challenge for the scratch player but not too much where the higher handicap players will get killed. I do wish they kept the greens a little nicer and maintained the bunkers better. But I think part of that is it seems nobody who plays here fixes their ball marks or divots. Overall it's a great course and I will continue to play it and would recommend to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/29/2026

We appreciate the 4 start review. We also appreciate the constructive criticism. We do our best to keep up with the ball marks on the greens and will continue to do all we can to improve conditions.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Thank you for the great review

Played On
Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Thank you for the great review. Would love to hear more about how we can improve your experience. Please reach out at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Thank you for the great review. Would love to hear more about how we can improve your experience. Please reach out at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com

Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2026

We appreciate the great 5 star review. Hope to see you back out at the course soon

Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Gem in the woods

Course in excellent shape. Very good greens after aeration. I wish sand bottles had sand to fill divots. Megan in the golf shop was great. I would play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2026

We truly appreciate you taking the time to post this great review. We also appreciate the bringing the empty sand bottles to our attention. Hope to see you on the course soon.

Played On
Reviews 97
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Great shape

Excellent shape. Greens recently punched but rolling very smooth. I am visiting from Orlando and love to play here once a year. I would highly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Thank you for the great 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

EVERYTHING ABOUT THE COURSE WAS GOOD AS ALWAYS , HOWEVER THE GREENS MAY HAVE NEEDED SOME EXTRA HELP BECAUSE I WAS SURPRISED TO SEE THEM AIRATED THIS PART OF THE SEASON

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/29/2026

Appreciate the 5 star review. Greens are completely healed from the early season aeration and rolling great.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 93
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has nice view and wider

It is everything good for me from booking easily and to end all procedure

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Perfect early season round

If you’re just picking up the sticks after the winter season, this is a great course to play your first round at! It’s a very open layout that you can’t get into to much trouble with. Had fun!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

One of my favorites

This course offers reasonable prices and just the right amount of challenges. It is one of my favorite local courses

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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