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4.2
811 Reviews (811)
5 Stars
268
4 Stars
346
3 Stars
107
2 Stars
53
1 Stars
37
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
92.7%
Recommend this course
691 out of 811 reviews
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4.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.4
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
45
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.5%
Recommend this course
85 out of 89 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
811 Reviews (811)

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 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Previously Played

Good course but questionable pricing

I'm happy with the course, conditions and pace of play. What turned me off was their pricing. I got a hot deals discounted rate on GolfNow. However, it only gave a walking rate. I fully understood I would have to pay a cart fee. I called the course twice (800# and local 847). I was quoted both times $12 per person. It happened that my dad arrived 1st and they charged him $18 each. When I went to speak with the proshop they tried to adjust the cart price based on what I paid for the golf. With the GolfNow fees our price would have been more than their normal rates. The proshop ended up honoring the $12 fee each. It was just frustrating they tried to charge more for the cart because I had a hot deals greens fee.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in good shape

Course was in great shape. Greens rolled well. Not too crowded, so the pace was good. 2 some rode 18 in 3:30 with no waiting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
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 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice Layout

Overall, enjoyed the round. Challenging layout that can play quite long but fair. Greens were aerated, but rolled well. Pace of play fine, but, looks like a course for the weekend golfer so pace can get slow. Would recommend trying this course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/06/2023

Course operator here. Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We'd like to understand what we could do to improve. We're always looking to learn, striving to be the best value in town. Please reach us directly at info.highlandwoods@forestpreservegolf.com, we would love to hear from you.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Was in town working for a little bit and had the opportunity to golf this course twice. Well maintained, challenging course. My only complaint would be they didn't have any NA beer available. Otherwise everything was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 73
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 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Impressed

I was impressed by the course. I’ll play the course again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Was a well kept course with a some challenging doglegs, bunkers and water hazards. Was in town for work and would definitely play it again any time I am in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf time is here

Course was in good shape. Greens were hard and fast. Lots of wildlife. Time to hit the links

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very friendly staff! Love the layout of the course too

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Really Good Muni

Nice muni course. At the moment, because of all the rain this past week, the course was still soppy and all the bunkers were washed out and in terrible shape. Been playing this course for yrs and it does get better during the season. Pace of play here does not though....seems to have gotten really bad...5hrs on a weekday is pretty slow!

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