Croix – US Virgin Islands, Mexico, and Turkey. The Highlands Course is the design of DJ DeVictor of Atlanta, GA who has designed golf course projects throughout the United States, St. The Highlands Course measures over 6998 yards from the tips and features full-service practice facilities including a driving range, chipping greens and putting greens. Carved into the beautiful North Georgia mountain landscape with our pristine 540-acre stream-fed lake, The Highlands Course was named the “Best Golf Course in Cherokee County in 2010” by Cherokee Life Magazine. The 18-hole championship Highlands Golf Course opened to rave reviews in Fall 2008 and is considered one of the best golf courses in Georgia.