Overview
Highlands Ridge is a gated golf community for residents 55 and older in Avon Park, in Highlands County. It has about 600 homes, with space for about 200 more, and two 18-hole golf courses.
The South Course, credited to Steve Smyers, dates to 1990, and the North Course, credited to Dave Harman, to 2000; both are par 72 and operate as semi-private. Residents also have Founders Hall for activities, a restaurant, two pools, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, bocce, a fishing dock and a library.
The Community
Gated 55+ golf community of about 600 homes, with room for roughly 200 more.
Golf
North Course
Designed by Dave Harman
South Course
Designed by Steve Smyers
Sources
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Information compiled from public sources and last checked October 2026. Details such as membership terms change often; please confirm directly with the club.