SCORE: 7.8
Dennis Highlands Video Review HERE
Value (7.7)
Condition (7.6)
Atmosphere (8.2)
By Tom Connolly -
Overview:
Dennis Highlands is a par 71, sixty five hundred-yard championship golf course. It is situated on 175 acres of pine and oak covered rolling ground on the north side of Dennis, in the village of Dennis. Designed by Jack Kidwell and Mike Hurdzan and opened for play in 1984.
As a part time Dennis resident, The Highlands holds a special place in my heart, even if it isn't the most spectacular or exciting course in the area.
Conditions:
The Town of Dennis does an incredible job keeping up with this course, it is a well oiled machine of an operation. The course itself has some challenging holes, but for the most part is pretty much right in front of you. A very gettable layout that doesn't bring too much trouble into play aside from pine trees lining most fairways. The par 5 second hole gets the juices flowing early... cut the corner with a hybrid or 3 wood and go for the elevated green in 2... just be aware you don't want to be long if the pin is on the front tier.
Value:
Tiered pricing depending on day/time will run you $49 (every day 2-4pm) to $76 (every day before 11am) during the peak season to walk. Tack on another $25 to ride per person. Personally, I'd rather play the Pines for more of a challenge but this is a great spot for a casual round or beginners that love to hit a long ball.
Atmosphere:
While there isn't a patio hovering the 18th, the atmosphere is still solid here. I've spent many post-rounds in the Eagles Nest for a couple cold beers from Joel the bartender. But, one of my favorite parts of The Highlands is the range... I will post up at 5pm after work, throw in the headphones and hit a bucket with no one beside me on their beautiful grass range... highly recommend it.