Golf Courses

Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant Follow

GA

Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant State Park is an 18-hole course located minutes north of Athens and Commerce off I-85 in Royston, Georgia. The course features a par-72 layout stretching 6,421 yards with a rating of 71.4 and slope of 133. Built on steep rolling hills, Highland Walk showcases broad, crowned Bermuda fairways that lead to generous, sloping Bermuda greens. Despite its aesthetic appeal, the course presents significant challenge, demanding accurate shot-making for competitive scoring. The terrain and design create a demanding experience for golfers of varying skill levels. The course has earned notable recognition, including Georgia State Parks' 2021 Outstanding Golf Course of the Year Award and ranking 25th out of 207 Georgia courses in the 2021 Golfers' Choice list. In 2020, it was named one of Golf Now's "Top 25 courses in Georgia." The facility hosted more than 21,000 rounds in 2020 and continues to maintain active tournament and event programming, including junior golf camps and various competitions throughout the year.

Highland Woods Golf & Country Club Follow

FL

Highland Woods Golf & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course designed by Gordon Lewis, located in Bonita Springs in the Naples-Fort Myers area of Southwest Florida, just off U.S. 41. The course is situated within a well-established residential community featuring 799 residences set in a lush tropical landscape with manicured grounds. The course is complemented by extensive practice facilities and has undergone significant recent enhancements as part of a major renovation project completed in 2022. The club features a resort-style pool with zero entry, newly updated clubhouse, and dedicated fitness center. Beyond golf, the community offers three Har-Tru clay tennis courts, six pickleball courts, and a bocce complex, along with dining options including The Grille Room and an indoor/outdoor café. Highland Woods positions itself as a bundled golf community offering an active yet relaxed lifestyle within a gated residential setting. The location provides convenient access to Southwest Florida's beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment venues.

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IL

Highland Woods Forest Preserve Golf is an 18-hole championship course located in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The course features rolling fairways framed by tall pine trees, creating a picturesque setting that presents a true test of golfing skill. The signature par-5 sixth hole is a notable challenge requiring both power and precision. The course is designed to accommodate players of all skill levels while offering a challenging and rewarding experience. Located at 2775 Ela Road, Highland Woods operates year-round with tee times available when conditions allow. The course is part of Forest Preserve Golf's network of 11 locations throughout Chicagoland and offers membership options, golf leagues played in scramble format, and tournament opportunities for golfers seeking competitive play.

Highlands Country Club Follow

NC

Highlands Country Club, founded in 1928, is a premier private club located in Highlands, North Carolina in the mountain region. The golf course was designed by renowned architect Donald Ross, reflecting the club's rich historical heritage and tradition. As a family-oriented private institution, the club serves its members through golf and various recreational amenities. The course takes advantage of the North Carolina mountain landscape and setting characteristic of the highlands region. The club maintains its original Ross design, which remains a centerpiece of the member experience. Founded over 95 years ago, Highlands Country Club represents a longstanding commitment to golf excellence and community among its membership base selected for social compatibility and congeniality.

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WI

Clifton Highlands Golf Club features an 18-hole championship course designed by Dr. Gordon Emerson, located in Prescott, Wisconsin overlooking the St. Croix River Valley. The course spans 6,642 yards at par 72, with a slope rating of 129 and course rating of 71.9. Designed by Dr. Gordon Emerson and considered one of his best works, the course has maintained a 4.5-star rating from Golf Digest Magazine. The layout incorporates varied hole configurations with wooded areas, water hazards, and sand bunkers throughout. The course is described as challenging to both low and high handicappers while maintaining broad appeal. In addition to the championship 18-hole course, the facility offers a 9-hole par-3 course located on a hilltop setting, rated among the best short courses in Wisconsin. The course has been a favorite destination for golfers for over forty years, offering a public-access facility with championship-quality conditioning. Complementary amenities include an experienced PGA Professional staff and instruction services available on-site.

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FL

The Highlands Golf Course, designed by Francis Duane and built in 1984, is an 18-hole course with a par of 72 and measures 6,669 yards. Located at 3400 Longmeadow in Sarasota, Florida, the course features a rating of 72.6 with a slope of 128. The Highlands Course offers a taste of "old Florida" golf and is one of three courses operated by Meadows Country Club, alongside the signature Meadows Course and the Arthur Hills-designed Groves short course. The course provides a challenging yet accessible experience for golfers of varying skill levels, with the classic Florida aesthetic and strategic design characteristic of courses from this era.

Highlands Falls Country Club Follow

NC

Highlands Falls Country Club features an 18-hole golf course at par 70 with 6,130 yards from the longest tees and a slope rating of 122. The course opened in 1962 and was designed by William W. Amick, ASGCA. Greens are built to USGA specifications. The 550-acre private, member-owned, gated club is surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest. The course sits at a 4,250-foot elevation. The signature par-3 hole number 15 is perched on a rock ledge at the base of a 100-foot waterfall created by the headwaters of the Cullasaja River, which Golf Digest Senior Editor Ron Whitten described as "the most memorable par three in golf." The course and waterfall have been featured in Golf Digest, Golf Course Management, and Carolinas Green Magazine. The cascade feeds into the Cullasaja River, which winds throughout most of the property providing a lush landscape. The course includes a practice facility consisting of a par 3 practice hole, chipping green and driving range, plus a 5,000 square foot putting green. Highland Falls is known for its Croquet pavilion with many Croquet events and tournaments, as well as its robust bridge program.

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British Columbia

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MT

The Highlands Golf Club offers a nine-hole regulation length course with eighteen tee positions located in Missoula, Montana, providing panoramic views of the Missoula Valley. The layout emphasizes shot-making skill and challenges golfers with a design that evokes the traditional spirit of golf. The course features men's tees rated 67.9 with a slope of 124, and women's tees rated 71.1 with a slope of 125, indicating moderate difficulty. The facility includes a full-service pro-shop, lounge, and rental clubs available for play. The course operates daily with both nine and eighteen-hole options available, allowing golfers to play the nine regulation holes twice. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Missoula Valley landscape, The Highlands provides an accessible yet challenging golfing experience. The course is situated at 102 Ben Hogan Drive in Missoula and welcomes both casual players and competitive golfers under USGA rules.

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Alberta

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New South Wales

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WV

Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs Follow

PA

Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs is a par 71 mountaintop championship course located in Champion, Pennsylvania, in the scenic Laurel Highlands region. Measuring just over 6,500 yards, the course takes full advantage of its mountain setting with magnificent vistas and picturesque landscape views. The dynamic layout is designed to be beginner-friendly while still presenting a challenging experience for advanced players, requiring golfers to use every club in their bag. Built along the natural terrain of its mountaintop location, the course features pristine turf conditions and challenging topography characteristic of destination golf courses. The club offers high-level amenities without country club expenses or minimums, providing personalized service to members, day guests, and event participants. Highlands Golf Club at Seven Springs can accommodate golf outings for groups ranging from 36 to 300+ players, making it suitable for tournaments and corporate events in addition to daily play.

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AR

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WA

Highlands Golf Course is a nine-hole par 3 course located in Tacoma, Washington. The course features distances that test golfers across their entire bag, from wedges to long irons, offering varied shot-making opportunities. Positioned as an accessible layout for players of all skill levels, the course combines challenge with approachability-accomplished golfers can refine their short game while beginners avoid intimidation. A defining characteristic is the nine legitimate hole-in-one opportunities across the nine holes, providing engaging risk-reward scenarios. The course is designed for efficient play, with rounds typically completed in under 75 minutes. Highlands hosts the Washington State Par 3 Championship and has been recognized as the #5 short course in the United States by Golfer's Choice in 2024. Set in the heart of Tacoma, the course serves both serious golfers seeking short-game practice and recreational players looking for a quick, enjoyable round.

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NE

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Nova Scotia

Cape Breton Highlands Links is an 18-hole, par 72 course spanning 6,592 yards, designed by legendary Canadian architect Stanley Thompson. Built as a federal make-work project during the Great Depression and opened in 1941, it remains nearly unchanged from Thompson's original vision. Located in Cape Breton Highlands with spectacular mountain and ocean vistas, the course presents significant challenge through undulating fairways, firm greens, and strategically placed bunkers that function as genuine hazards rather than manicured features. The course maintains mid-20th century agronomic practices, featuring natural lies and challenging conditions typical of Thompson's era rather than modern course standards. Thompson is widely regarded as Canada's finest golf course architect, and most golf historians consider Cape Breton Highlands Links his masterwork, despite his celebrated designs for Canadian railroad hotel courses. The layout is consistently ranked among the top 10 courses in Canada and frequently discussed among the world's best. The dramatic setting, preserved architectural integrity, and immersive historical elements make it a unique golfing experience. The course is ranked 12th on SCOREGolf's Top 100 Golf Courses in Canada.

Highlands of Donegal Follow

PA

Highlands of Donegal is an 18-hole course featuring 6,403 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 71 and a course rating of 70.6 with a slope rating of 121. Designed by Edward M. Beidel, ASGCA, the course opened in 1998.Originally opened as Groff's Farm Golf Club, the course is now known as Highlands of Donegal. The eighteen holes are uniquely woven with the picturesque rolling terrain of the Pennsylvania countryside to flow with the natural beauty of the land, with each hole retaining its own individuality. The course can be played from numerous tees to provide a challenging test to golfers of all ability levels. The course has agrarian roots that give it a Scottish air, as rolling Pennsylvania farmland was clearly a solid basis for the layout. The architect embraced the Scottish golf course philosophy of building from the land as it was found, without significant earth manipulation. The course appeals to intermediate-level golfers who prefer open fairways with strategic challenges and offers good value for money.

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IL

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CO

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Highview Golf Course Follow

Ontario

Highview Golf Course is an 18-hole semi-private/public facility located 15 minutes south of North Bay on Highway 11 in Powassan, Ontario. Originally a 9-hole course purchased by the Harrington family in 1986, it was expanded to its current 18-hole layout in 1992. The course measures just over 5,200 yards from the back tees and plays as Par 70 (Par 72 from red tees), with six Par 3s, eight Par 4s, and four Par 5s. Built on a game preserve with rolling terrain, the course features both tight, tree-lined fairways and open holes, with several incorporating water hazards. Notable holes include the 5th hole dogleg and the 7th hole island green. The Par 4s offer the best scoring opportunities, while Par 3s and Par 5s present greater challenges. The course welcomes both members and green fee players and maintains practice facilities including two multi-cup practice greens and a short game area. A clubhouse completed in 2000 houses a fully licensed restaurant and snack bar.

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OR

Highwood Golf And Country Club Follow

Alberta

Highwood Golf And Country Club is a 27-hole championship golf destination located in High River, Alberta, approximately 30 minutes south of Calgary. The facility features two courses: the Highwood 18, a par 71 championship course, and the Spitzee 9, a par 33 layout. The Highwood 18 comprises two nine-hole sections-the Heritage nine and the Mountainview nine-both characterized by tree-lined fairways and scenic views. The course has challenged golfers of varying skill levels throughout its history, with the layout evolving over time to present a unique test. The Spitzee 9 course is situated along the banks of the Highwood River in a picturesque foothills setting. Designed as an accessible option, it caters to families, beginners, and golfers seeking a quick, affordable nine-hole experience while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The facility includes a grass tee driving range, expansive practice area, clubhouse with restaurant, outdoor wedding venue, and recreation green space. The club hosts numerous tournaments and leagues throughout the year, including men's, ladies', and junior competitions, as well as club championships.