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4.1
620 Reviews (620)
5 Stars
190
4 Stars
261
3 Stars
88
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
92.4%
Recommend this course
514 out of 620 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.2
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
96.6%
Recommend this course
85 out of 88 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6934 yards
Slope 124
Rating 72.5
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Highland Woods Golf Course
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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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
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

Reviews

4.1
620 Reviews (620)

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 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A muni is a muni

In general the course is in average/above average shape and playable for anyone, Greens could be firmer and less marked but hard to blame them for the neglect from all the idiots and new golfers who don’t fix ball marks or for that matter pickup their tee or replace/sand their divot these days. Biggest complaint is no water on the course and no beverage cart. Pace of play was fine at 4:20. Concessions only had hot dogs and brats (if you could call the mushy oversteamed thing they gave me a hot dog). For the price it’s hard to complain as long as they keep it moving on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course good price

Only 4 stars because the greens had a lot of ball marks that were not fixed and lots of spike marks. Not necessarily the courses fault but still was a pain to fix ball marks along your putting lines.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Thursday Twilight in Late July, Perfect for Golfing

In site of recent heavy rains, the course was in good shape. 8 of us had a great after work round of Twlight Golf , finishing on the 18th with a beautiful sunset as a backdrop.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the money

This course is fantastic for a casual round with friends. On several holes, you can play it safe or go for the more challenging shortcuts. Fairways were in great condition, greens and tees were a little rough, but better than I expected for the money. I’ll definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Great Course

This is a well-maintained course. Fairways are fairly wide, which makes it nice off the tee. Bunkers are strategically placed, and greens are well protected. Pace of play was good. It has been a few years since here; will definitely go back. Great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Advanced
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 38
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice place

Fun course, near 90, park district.
Would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Driving range and practice greens were conveniently located. The only thing that stuck out to me was the fairways were a little dry at times but with the lack of rain we’ve been having in the last few weeks It was nothing out of the ordinary. Nice course. Would recommend to any golfers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Hidden Gem

Very nice course. Walkable, but a little hilly. Nice views.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good not Great

Highland Woods is my "home course" I live about 10 minutes away and I've played this course 25+ times. If you are not a mid handicap, do yourself a favor and play the course shorter. Greens are usually in good shape but if you catch the course on a colder day they can be tough but then again I am not the best putter. Only issue I truly have with the course the past time I played was the staff inside the clubhouse. Not the most friendly for some reason on the day. Would recommend however and will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Weds Twlight Golf

Highland Woods continues to be a really good value. The greens and fairways were in good shape. One change is that they are really letting the rough grow in, areas that used be mowed are more than a foot tall and ball magnets. The staff is generally friendly, but I heard some of the staff complaining about folks not be done before sunset. One of the best things about Highland twilight is that they have let us play until it is not reasonably light (say 15 minutes after sunset), I hope that doesn't change. Otherwise a fantastic value for a social round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Would repeat

Good value, great open layout, challenging greens, excellent public course

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