Highland Course

Highland Golf Course

Camden, AR, USA
Public
9 holesPar 362,995 yds33.1/106

About this course

Highland Golf Course in Camden, Arkansas occupies a modest place in the state's golf landscape, serving the Ouachita County community in south-central Arkansas. The course sits in a region characterized by rolling terrain transitional between the Ouachita Mountains to the west and the flatter Delta lands to the east, where pine forests and hardwoods frame the playing corridors. Camden itself is a small city with deep ties to the timber and defense industries, and Highland functions primarily as a municipal or daily-fee facility accessible to local residents and visitors passing through this part of the state. The routing likely takes advantage of the natural elevation changes common to this area, with holes moving through wooded sections and more open ground. Arkansas courses of this type typically feature Bermuda fairways and greens suited to the warm, humid climate, with design elements reflecting practical mid-century or later construction rather than championship ambitions. Water hazards, whether natural creeks or constructed ponds, often come into play given the region's drainage patterns. Highland serves recreational golfers and league play rather than tournament competition, providing a straightforward test that emphasizes accuracy over length. The course reflects the character of small-town Southern golf, where the facility functions as a community gathering place and the layout accommodates a range of skill levels. Conditioning and amenities align with its role as an accessible public course rather than a destination layout.

Quick facts

Location
Camden, AR, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1955
Holes
9
Par
36
Length
2,995 yards
Difficulty
33.1/106

Getting there

The journey to Highland Golf Course begins at Little Rock National Airport (LIT), roughly an hour's drive southeast through the rolling terrain of central Arkansas, or alternatively via Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) for those approaching from the east. The route traces a quiet passage through the pine-studded landscape of Ouachita County, where the transition from interstate commerce gradually yields to the pastoral rhythms of small-town Arkansas. As you draw near Camden, the surrounding countryside opens into the gentle, tree-lined approaches that characterize this corner of the state, setting the stage for arrival at Highland Golf Course - a destination that rewards the deliberate traveler with the understated elegance of authentic Southern golf.

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Common questions about Highland

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Yes. Highland is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Highland is 36.

Highland plays 2,995 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Highland is 106.

Highland is a 9-hole course.

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