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4.7
155 Reviews (155)
5 Stars
77
4 Stars
60
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
8
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
142 out of 155 reviews
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4.8
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 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

4.7
155 Reviews (155)

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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Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best par3 course in the state!

Highlands par3 is the best in the state. Can work on every iron and wedge in the bag here. If you stay dry on 5, you will thrive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

First ever hole in one!

Got my first hole in one on hole 3! The course was in great shape and the greens were incredible!

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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course to practice your short game

I’ve been to Highlands a dozen or so times and love the place. Par 27 with a great mix of distances between the blues/whites. Well maintained by the staff. Small proshop and restaurant onsite and the staff are super friendly/knowledgeable.

If you’re in Tacoma and want to take the kids out or just focus on your short irons, Highlands is perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good times

Great golf course for the price, would be a better review but they let a walk on before us that slowed us down big time. Start early to have good pace or around lunch to have no wait.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Okay course.

Nice par 3 course. Not sure it's worth driving from Federal Way to play though

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great atmosphere. Customer service 👍👍

Dial in your short game .enjoy slow play
No rush here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course to improve your game

Highlands is a fun and competitive Par 3 course that can really help a player work on their mid-irons. Currently teeing off high quality (spongy) mats and the greens are well maintained. I played in the Par 3 championship last year and I look forward to playing in it this year. Go check out the course and let me know what you think on IG @onparwithpaul.. let’s get a round in!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Highland Hills was so fun!

The course has been updated and clearly it shows! Overall great conditions, friendly and great service !
We can’t wait to play again!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great upgrades

This course has gone thru some up grades in the last couple years and has turned it into a fabulous par 3 course to practice your short game. Greens are in great shape.

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

Highland Park golf course

Course was in great shape Pacer play was great 👍 enjoyed playing there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for Iron practice

Nice short 9 hole course. Enjoyed the pace of play. The greens are a little challenging which make your iron shots even more strategic. All in all it was an enjoyable morning on this course. Followed by lunch in Ruston point.

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

Fantastic par 3 course

Absolutely outstanding for a par 3 course. Renovations turned out excellent. Staff is always super friendly. Course is fun, and everyone playing there tend to be super relaxed. It's honestly my favorite course in the area. I only wish it were a better value. If they had twilight rates, or other deals, I'd be there practically every day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
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
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