Highland Links — Local services in Truro

It’s wonderful to play an accessible ocean side links course that doesn’t cost an arm or a leg. I loved the design for the most part though the last two holes are a slight let down but still offer some intriguing elements. Barbara (I believe) in the pro shop was very nice. The soil was sandy but the course was pretty soggy in some places. I arrived in the afternoon and played 5 holes relatively quickly then ran into a wall. People seemed oblivious-I was in any rush to get anywhere but don’t like standing around on a tee with a group still eating to tee off themselves. Seems like a place for a lot of beginners. When I circled back to play another 9 a duo were waiting on the 2nd tee Box for ten minutes only to top it nowhere. When I was on the first green, a group on the adjacent 4th fairway was swinging & wiffing for literally at least two minutes. Then when u arrived on the 4th fairway myself, they were only on the 5th tee box!!! While the group ahead of me just finished the 4th green. It’s a bit of Travesty they allow carts here driving around wherever I think I saw a group driving on a tee box. . The course has some ups & downs but it should be walking only To preserve the land. Saw many capable younger men the next morning taking carts. Perhaps they could have an age restriction with the carts.. The greens while nice were way too soggy & spongy for a links course. I’m not turf expert but they seemed over watered. Footprints being left indented-bumpy-wet greens at 4pm just feels unnecessary. I’m sure there is a fine line between them becoming unplayable but a better balance could be reached. Spinning back 7irons just feels wrong. So besides the wind and ocean it didn’t really play like I thought it would, bump and runs were pretty much out of the question. I think Marion (ma) which I played that morning is a great example of firm and good paced greens yet still receptive. I (and a lot of people) would pay $60 a round for a little truer experience & maintenance & some sort of enforcement to preserve the experience instead of a fitting as many rounds in as possible mentality. I understand that everyone should be able to play golf and have fun but there has to be some kind of enforcement & the players themselves have no idea & it creates bad habits for beginners. It has a lot of potential, the views are amazing & I’m sure the crew works hard. The 2nd hole was a highlight along with the 5th playing dead into the wind. I’ll...

The golf business is in trouble, and this is a good example of why. I reserved an early morning tee time and my wife decided to come along just to walk the course with me, because the early morning views here really are spectacular. When I checked in, the pro shop manager told me that my wife would have to pay a greens fee and take a cart, the fee was for insurance purposes. I didn’t think that was very reasonable but I agreed to pay the fee, although I said my wife preferred to walk and we didn’t want the cart. He insisted that she would have to ride in a cart, and offered no logical explanation. When I asked why, he said the course was fully booked and he wanted to keep things moving along. I responded that I was a single and would be faster than everyone in front and behind me. Then he said it was for her own safety, people don’t pay attention and can get hit by a golf ball. I asked what difference it made whether she was in a cart, I’ve seen people with a golf club in their hands get hit by a golf ball. He said he’s seen people walking down the fairway looking at their phone and not paying any attention. Again I asked what difference it made whether she was in a cart. I was very polite and didn’t raise my voice, and said that I wasn’t trying to be unreasonable, we just wanted to walk and were willing to pay for it.

Finally he said that it’s a golf course, not a walking trail. He emphasized that several times to make the point that it was the end of the discussion.

So the crux of his argument is that he essentially accused my wife of being stupid and was clearly unwelcome, so I told him I’d forfeit my round, and while I play here every year on vacation he wouldn’t be seeing me again. His response was a shrug and an “ok”, as though my business wasn’t important. If I treated my customers that way I wouldn’t be in business.

This was a sexist and classist experience and typical of the image that the golf business has been clinging on to, and a good example of why the game is in trouble. The world has moved on from exclusionary practices, golf isn’t doing a very good...

Our family has been coming to Cape Cod for summers since the late 80s, and a trip to Highland Light and a round at Highland Links Golf Course have always been essential parts of our tradition. The golf course is a true gem—a fun and challenging links design that never disappoints. The links-style layout offers breathtaking views of the ocean and the iconic Highland Lighthouse from nearly every hole. It's a unique and special experience that you just can't get anywhere else. It’s important to know that due to the nature of a true links course, you won't find pristine, manicured fairways or lightning-fast greens. The rough isn't thick and punishing; instead, it's a course that rewards strategic play and an appreciation for the natural landscape. It's a fun and unique experience every time we play. After our round, a walk to Highland Light and a tour of the lighthouse museum are always well worth it. The history and the views are incredible. While the walk down to the observation deck is nice, it’s worth noting that much of the overgrowth has impacted the view, so you can’t see as much as you once could. Despite this, the combination of the historic lighthouse and the classic golf course makes for an unforgettable day. Highland Links and Highland Light are a must-visit for anyone who loves golf, history, and stunning...