North Course at Highlands Ridge in Avon Park, Florida, USA | GolfPass
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7141 yards
Slope 138
Rating 74.7

Highlands Ridge offers 36 holes of championship golf, which form the centerpiece of the upscale residential community. It's one central Florida's most popular golf destinations. The courses, the North and the South, share the same scenic landscape but they provide very different rounds. The North Course is known for its outstanding conditions. The designer, Dave Harman, modeled the course after Kauri Cliffs in New Zealand, which was recognized as the Best New International Course in 2011 by Golf Digest. The layout is not as challenging as the South Course, making it more appealing for beginners. Water hazards come into play on a few holes and there are some strategically placed bunkers to contend with. There is also rough along the fairways and greensides that can be particularly punishing.

Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Tift Eagle Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect David Harman (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.1
130 Reviews (130)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 13
19th Hole Scenic Views 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 25
Water Hazards 21
Undulating Greens 19
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
Locals 15
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

Getting better

Greens were a little grainy but they’re coming around. Little more rain and a few mowings and rolls and should be a 5

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather

Overall conditions were good greens looked a bit brown but putted OK

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Big value

Fairways and greens were in great condition. Just the right challenge. Great value for your money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A little higher end

Compared to the surrounding area courses, they are a tick above in terms of course conditions. Others have suffered drought issues, didn’t see too much of that here.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden

Nice course, a little pricey. Hidden deep off the beaten path,. Needed GPS to find it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

good greens

average golf course, golfnow rate to high, overpriced

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

North Course,

Greens were excellent, good layout and staff very helpful and nice.
Great looking community.
Fairways and rough were a little dry and thin.
Overall great day.
Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 96
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Not Your Typical Orlando Flat-track

Enjoyed a great game on the North course after being allowed to head off early. This is a great layout with elevation changes and some lovely holes making use of well positioned water hazards. Greens were excellent and especially quick if left above the hole. Highly recommend a visit here and I look forward to returning.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

OVERALL NICE COURSE

Pace was slow as we had 2 foursomes ahead who were slow players. Curse was nice as well as greens. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Highland Ridge golf club north course

great location , rolling fairways, fast greens, good layout, will play again. staff very nice, food was good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best track in the Seibring area

Fantastic layout. Mounding along fairways, (as well as drop off areas). Greens were in excellent condition. A must play for this area of Florida. Staff were extremely nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value course

The course was great! Staff was really pleasant. We played as a foursome, so we were a little slower (high handicaps) but the local members were encouraging yet pushed our pace a bit. We had a ton of fun and will be back.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenge layout

Had to wait about 20 minutes for light rain to pass so when we did tee off course was wide open. Some of the grass around the greens was stressed with bare lies. Greens could of been quicker but considering lack of rainfall they were ok.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Super slow

They put me behind a group of 30. I was a single I asked if I could play the back 9 first was told they are full. I could see hole 10 nobody was on it. Tee time was 9:46 at 10:35 I finally got to tee off. The longest round of golf I have ever played.

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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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