High Lands Golf Club

Private club access for a day with today’s feature: $25 for a One-Time Member-for-a-Day Opportunity: 18 Holes With Cart and Range Balls at High Lands Golf Club in Pataskala near Columbus ($60 Value. Good Any Day, Any Time until October 1, 2015.)

Each week, GroupGolfer gives you the chance to play some of the area’s best public and semi-private courses. And, though there are many stunning and enjoyable courses that fit into that category, there is no experience in golf quite like getting to test your game on the expertly conditioned layout of a private course. With today’s feature, you’ll get to do just that at High Lands Golf Club – a playing experience unlike anything you’ve ever encountered.

Opened in 1957 during one of golf’s classic eras, High Lands Golf Club is truly the gem of Buckeye golf. Playing just under 6,600 yards from the back tees, High Lands harkens back to golf in its original form with a uniquely Scottish layout that’ll make you think you’re only minutes away from the Old Course. Picturesque, stunning, and a true treasure to play, this uncompromised layout requires accuracy above all else. Areas of water, elevation, and other natural challenges will test each club in your bag – with your putter getting special attention from the rolled-daily greens.

The highlight of this gorgeous layout is most definitely the par-5 third hole. Teeing off from the highest point in Western Licking County, tee shots go down into a large ravine that requires strong second and third shots to make par. Rated 71.6/130, High Lands is without question, one of the best courses you’ll ever play.

The course isn’t the only part of High Lands that will leave you impressed, the amenities list is also extensive and incredible. The practice area offers a multi-acre full-service grass driving range with target greens, a chipping area, practice bunkers, and putting green – ideal for getting your game in shape before your round. After your round, the restaurant and pub provide the perfect place to grab a delicious meal and drink to toast your scores. Combine all of these amenities with the atmosphere and panache of one of the state’s finest private clubs, and your round at High Lands will be one you’ll never forget.