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4.2
846 Reviews (846)
5 Stars
282
4 Stars
365
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
92.5%
Recommend this course
725 out of 846 reviews
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4.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 44 reviews
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4.5
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
97.3%
Recommend this course
71 out of 73 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
846 Reviews (846)

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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Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a fun round

Fairways need some water and the sand needs some love. Always a great time when we play here regardless.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Butchered fairways lol

Yeah not worth $70 at all lol maybe 40… all the fairways are brown and dead. It’s pretty bad lol walkers all over the course is absolutely dreadful and grueling for pace of play. Good luck

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

The course was in pretty nice shape. The greens were in great shape. Some parts of the fairways were brown spots no rain but didn’t come in to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good time

The course was in good shape. The greens were fair for the middle of summer. Played nine and the skies opened up with a storm. Received a rain check. Will finish the back nine. Overall a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent

Beautiful course and very challenging will definitely play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fairways and greens are in very good condition

Bunkers are crusty and rough

Tee boxes are not level

The rough is at a reasonable level

Very hot at 95F, so crowds were small

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The course was in very good condition. Especially the greens.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well done

Course was in great condition. If I had to comment on something? The tee boxes were good shape , but hard to get tees in ground . Greens rolled pretty true .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nothing quite like it in NW Suburbs

My favorite course. Yes, partially because of the very wide and forgiving fairways, but also because it's beautiful and you don't feel like you're in the suburbs. Every hole provides it's own type of challenge. Okay maybe #16 and #18 are a little too alike. It's a great course and was in good condition after a very heavy rain the day before. Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/29/2026

Thank you for the great review. We love the fact that Highland offers an escape from the world and when you are on the course you are away from all the noise of everyday life.

Hope to have you back on the course soon.

Management team Highland Wods

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/29/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We would love to hear more about how we could increase the guest experience. Please reach out at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com with any ideas you may have.

Management team Highland Woods

Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2026

Thank you for the great 5 star review. Hope you get back on the course soon.

Highland Woods Management team

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

Fun course

I always enjoy playing here. Decent layout, good mix of yardage. To be fair, was raining that morning so conditions weren't up to par, soggy fairways, and spike marks on greens. Hope they take care of the fairways and greens.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/22/2026

Thanks for the great review. We cant wait for the rain to slow down a bit. Hope you get back on the course soon.

Highland Woods Management team

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/22/2026

Wow, thanks for the great 5 star review. Hopefully the rain slows down and we see you back on the course soon.

Highland Woods Management team

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the layout

This course has its moments of being challenging. Played a day after heavy rains and it was still playable greens , fairways were a bit soggy. Overall this didn’t affect any play. It’s well maintained for a county ran course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/22/2026

Thank you for the kind words. We pride ourselves on offering the best possible conditions and providing a fun and enjoyable experience. Hope we see you back out on the course soon.

Highland Woods Management team

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/10/2026

Thank you so much for the 5 star review

Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/10/2026

Thank you for the 4 star review. Would like to hear about how we can increase the rating. Please reach out at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com

Highland Woods Management team

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
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

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