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4.6
160 Reviews (160)
5 Stars
81
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
97.5%
Recommend this course
147 out of 160 reviews
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4.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Style Executive
Par 28
Length 1287 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A

Highlands Golf Course in Tacoma, Wash. is a nine-hole course that can be played in just over an hour. All of the holes are par 3 except for one par 4. It's not your typical nine-hole course, the layout is like a full-size course shrunken down to a par 3 with several challenging elements that will test your short-game skills. The terrain is relatively flat, making it an easy golf course to walk, and it is relatively protected from the winds. The sand traps are sparse but strategically placed, and water hazards come into play occasionally as well. Highlands Golf Course is an ideal layout for beginners to get some short-game practice, but for more advanced players it's an excellent option for a quick round that is more challenging than your average nine-hole layout.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ted Robinson, Sr. (1968) Frank James

Rentals/Services

Carts No
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire. Shirts are required at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2023 #5)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2020 #7)

Reviews

4.6
160 Reviews (160)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 8
Beginners 8
Walkers 8
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great and easy play!

Always a good round at highlands. A very well kept par 3 course, that will help improve your short game. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked

Cold, Wet & Fun

It was just above freezing when I played. The greens were damp but still played fast. The course was dry and easy to walk. It's is in in great shape for winter play. My wife walked the 1.3 mile course with me to keep track of my strokes (I loose track of how many times I hit the ball sometimes....) She also enjoyed walking the course. It wasn't crowded and I could play at my pace without pressure. It's a short quick iron's course that's fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Nice par 3 course

A very nice par 3 course. Fun to play except they are very busy with a lot of new players making it slow play. If you don't mind waiting at each tee box it is a pretty good course. Reasonable rates.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Snyder

I love this corse. Great for beginners and short game play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great par 3 course

I've always been a very casual golfer my whole life, maybe one or twice a year on a good year. But after going through cancer treatment last year, I decided to take up golf to help rebuild my stamina, and have an excuse to start playing again on a regular basis.

This is a great course if you're just starting out or getting back into the game like me and want a great little course to practice on without feeling the pressure you get on some of the bigger courses.

The staff is very friendly and not snobby at all, and very helpful and accommodating . You can play 9 holes in 1 1/4 hours, and 18 in 2 1/2 easily. The course itself is kept in very good condition.

I would highly recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Golf Now needs to pay more attention

No problem with the course, but Golf Now totally messed it up. Highland never got the reservation and never would have allowed it for 18 holes as there was a tournament starting shortly after we got there. Fortunately they were very accommodating and got us out for 9 holes.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play nine in just over an hour!

That's what's nice about par 3 golf. Greens are kept up nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well kept

Well-kept executive nine course. Very fun for beginners and someone who wants to work on their short game.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

review

Fun day...friendly....great shape.....perfect way to sharpen short game....will need some long irons...going back tomorrow

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great Course

Great Course. Good for a weekend 9 or 18 or just going out for an hour.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Great for first timers

Excellent place to practice your iron game. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Walked

Perfect for a novice

I'm fairly new to this sport. I've only golfed on courses in San Diego and Hawaii so this was m,y first experience golfing on a short course in Washington. This is a nice, easy course. Staff was friendly. It was about 93* at 5:00 p.m. so it made it an even funner day to be out. I would recommend this course to new golfers wanting to practice their long shot using irons.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Short and sweet

Very short par three. Does have some water and bunkers to add a little challenge. Great for working on short game. Begginers love it.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Walked

Fun course to play

I will definitely be playing this course often. This was my first visit. The staff was friendly as were the golfers on the course. A well kept walking course and easy to follow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Par 3

I looked around golf now and the course website and I couldn't find anything saying that this was a par 3 course. The course is surrounded by houses and back yards. People were doing lawn work and staring as you walked to the green in frustration because you were golfing in their back yard. I would not recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kids love it !!

Great place for little legs to walk and have fun. If your trying to work on your approach shots . This is the spot on a slow day .. You can really hone in your skills ...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great short game practice

Overall I had fun, and this is a good short game practice facility. Play early or mid-day because of the slow pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Walked

wet and fun

I played at Highlands GC on Saturday. I decided to go thru golfnow.com and thought I was getting a good deal. Turns out with the fees for holding a tee time, it ended up being a couple dollars cheaper. So, not really a deal at all. That was my biggest disappointment. The course is short but fun and good practice for iron work.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely well maintained!

A fun little Par 3... Played in about an hour. Close to my home and a good course to sharpen up my iron game! the staff is very friendly and helpful. I like playing this course...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Short, enjoyable, and inexpensive!

I played this course because I didn't have 4 hours to play an 18. It ended up being 12.50$ for 9 and 7$ more for the back 9. It ended up being challenging although I believe it was a par 29. Easy walking, and fun course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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