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4.2
847 Reviews (847)
5 Stars
282
4 Stars
366
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
726 out of 847 reviews
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
22
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
97.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 45 reviews
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4.4
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
36
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
4.6
97.2%
Recommend this course
70 out of 72 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
847 Reviews (847)

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 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Fall Day

We had a great day playing golf at Highland Woods. Fairways, traps and greens were just OK. What I like most about Highland Woods is that you don't see houses. The course has a natural beauty rarely found in a public course. Late season golfers play fast for the enjoyment of the game. Hit the ball, take the putt and move along. Forget the score and enjoy the game and the woods.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Green and very playable. Greens were medium speed and true. Fairways manicured.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 270
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

This is a nice public course, really busy with retirees so it plays really slow. Very walkable for folks that like to walk. Just don't plan on being under 4 1/2 hours though 'cause it ain't gonna happen. Very scenic and a lot of nature.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 270
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Nice County owned course, plays slow though. Lotsa old timers (myself included) but it's a good value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice place for an early fall rou5

The course was in good shape considering the lack of rain. Staff was friendly and polite. Pace of play exceeded expectations considering my previous rounds I've played there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Five hour round

First time playing this course and based on reviews was attracted to the strong ratings on course conditions. Course is in great shape, staff was friendly and yet no one seemed to be too concerned about the pace of play. We waited on every shot and at the turn, we had 6 groups playing and waiting to play. They finally sent someone out on the course to see what the problem was after many of us came inside the pro shop complaining. Ridiculous

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value - long course

The 6500 yard length from the white tees is much longer than other public courses in the area. This extra length (challenge) with greens in good shape makes this course a good value for the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in near perfect condition

This time of year this course is in beautiful condition. The greens were quick and manicured. Love the layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Scammed

Paid online with cart fee included. Counter guy charged an extra $18 per golfer for carts and wouldn't deduct from what we already paid. Felt like a bait and switch.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Charged extra

Booked a tee time with cart fees included. Counter guy charged me and extra $18 per golfer in cart fees despite me already paying them. Wouldn't budge even though it was also raining and no one else.on the course. Liked the course itself but not worth the money if they're gonna charge extra once you get there. Won't be coming back.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 85
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in decent shape. They have been punched a week ago. Fairways were dry due to the lack of rain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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