My husband normally golfs at Auburn but decided to play a round here yesterday since Auburn was doing greens maintenance. He got there at 8:30AM on a Wednesday and asked how long of a wait for a single? The woman checked the computer and said they were booked until 4:30. My husband chuckled (to himself) and asked seriously? Do singles usually come in at 8AM to play at 4PM? Yep, seriously. So he decided to chip around a bit before leaving since he was already there, and while doing so they let two threesomes go out. Seriously. WTF, High Cedars? You don't need the business? On the bright side my husband drove out to Northshore (where they fit him in right away) and had a real nice round. If you're thinking of playing High Cedars, do yourself a favor...and don't. There are plenty of better options in the area. And if you're a single don't even think about it. read more

Yeah, 2 stars are about right. Downside is cost ($75) for a typical muni type golf course. Nothing really special here. Cart seemed old and barely got us around. Upside is that it is a beautiful area, but what golf course isn't? read more

Good course, poor customer service. Maybe Brent in the pro-shop was having a rough morning but it is never okay to let that spill over onto how you treat customers. read more

I have been playing at High Cedars for the past 4 years, and every year the customer service from the time you walk in the door is just a joke. Booking tee times, paying green fees, and any other questions are answered and dealt with a rude undertone and as if they are trying to make you feel stupid for asking. I love the course itself, a great variety of holes that's moderately challenging. But unfortunately the way it's ran and how paying members are treated knocks down the experience significantly. I have been calling for the past 3 days numerous times to look for a lost club, and the phone has yet to be answered. read more

High Cedars Golf Club - Hole 12. - Country Clubs Near Me - Orting, Washington

Played there today 5/21/2020. Course was looking good. The customer service provided by Brent at the counter was very unpleasant. It's already challenging with the governmental controls and his attitude and demeanor make it even more so. He was unprofessional and rude. Brent was also eating while trying to talk to me through a small 1' by 1' ( approx ) window at waist level . It's hard to hear and communicate as is then you throw the chewing and full mouth it was less than stellar. I've had other unpleasant exchanges with Brent and this time it was bad enough to warrant letting the rest of you know. IF you do play here and the gentleman at the counter acts like an entitled child with a job that he didn't earn please let the Management know how you were treated. It's a nice course and I would like to say "go there and enjoy the Eagles, the sounds and the view of Mt. Rainier" I just don't want to say that because if Brent is working , well your day starts off with Brent. Respectfully Submitted, Al Lanham read more

We were a foursome and at 9 a marshal said we had to wait for a Sr. PGA tour playoff . Mind you from the box we can see the clubhouse and no golfers are on their way out. We ask again why we can't play on and he said I told you already, they need the box / fairway clear for a playoff hole . After at least 20 minutes we collectively decide to walk off and play the back 9. We all tee off and here comes the marshal saying we can't hit our second shots because the playoff is actually on 10 not 9. So, he held us back for no reason at 9 , we lost a hole and now we're being held up again. They all had radios so it's frustrating that they couldn't communicate better to serve both the tour players and the paying public . In fairness we were offered (2) tokens each for the driving range. This course is notorious for scheduling mishaps and in my opinion they seem to care very little how they inconvenience their loyal patrons. I have posted about another schedule issue and nothing ever came of that , at least in the way of compensation. It's a poor way to run a business and I hope they see this review and consider educating their staff in customer service technique. Respectfully Al Lanham read more

Listen to this!! I have heard many many times that high cedars is a fun place to golf but the staff are a$$holes. I had never been there but it was always in the back of my head. Sure enough, if someone cancels from your foursome they want you to pay their green fee to play?! Where am I Augusta? So they lost all green fees that day. read more

Great twilight value and the course was in great shape. We didn't experience any negative behaviors from the staff on a weekday afternoon. The woman who checked us in and the woman who served us beer were both great. read more

As far as customer service they are fine. In regards to golf course, ok. But what they call a practice area is a joke. The ranges closes frequently without any notice. The chipping area is just another small putting green surrounded by thick rough. Not really a place to practice chipping.This course could be so much more in terms of practice facility. Add some heaters add some lights. Cut the grass shirt we around the chipping area? Make some targets for the sand trap. Just my thoughts. read more

I'm extremely disappointed with High Cedars. We were playing foot golf, took a break at 9 holes for lunch and were chastised for it. Told we were taking too long, after spending money in their restaurant. After that I took a couple friends into the back of our rented golf cart (not supposed to do that, for enough) instead of taking an extra 20 minutes to walk there because we were told earlier we were too slow. THEN, Their general manager took his white Oldsmobile sedan ONTO the golf course YELLING at us for the 4 people on the golf course. Lastly, he tried to even call the police (who obviously didn't show up for this guy). I'd think a car on the course would be far more damaging but who am I to know about course management. All said and done, we were treated like degenerates when we paid and we're doing nothing wrong other than giving friends a rude in the course to speed up our playing when they complained how slow we were in the first place. Please make up your mind. I'd appreciate a respectful response to this when you see it. -Respectfully read more

6.10.23 Golf course was in excellent shape and greens were fast and also in great shape. I've played it 4 times this spring and every time there is one Pro Shop employee who is just a complete dick. He runs the pro shop. Every other employee from the pro shop, the restaurant to the marshall's on the course are awesome. The starter on the 1st tee (very nice elderly man I've talked to every time I play the course) even said what a a-hole the Pro Shop guy is. To pay $95 for 18 holes and a cart at this course is ridiculous, especially when you have to put up with such a rude employee. I have friends that have played the course and they all say the same thing. I wish I would have gotten his name because everybody who plays the course should know who he is and what to expect from him. I will not get his name because I will never play the course again because of him. This course is worth $50 to $60 with cart. It's worth about $25 with cart if you have to put up with such a rude and unthankful employee. If it wasn't for this one staff member it would have been a 5 star review. read more

Really nice course, really horrible staff. You go to High Cedars if you enjoy being treated like dirt, ignored, called a liar to your face, and told to go away but by all means have a nice day. I've never been treated so poorly by so many people on one staff. This attitude obviously comes from the top; so Bryan Stowe, Owner; and John Benedetti, GM are setting this example. It is a shame the courses themselves are so nice, makes it hard to not want to go back. The abuse just isn't worth the drive or the anger. read more

People are so quick to put a negative post about High Ceders Golf ...the guy who recently posted about not getting a single out lol he was there on one of the first days of a new Employee. BUT he didn't give a crap or even take the time to be nice at the window. And just because you don't get what you want doesn't mean you should put a negative post about Highceders Golf just saying.... read more

Thursday morning I went to the pro shop to purchase a gift card. Clearly I was an imposition to the guy at the window. He was dismissive and rude. After reading the other negative reviews about the customer service here I can only believe it is the beauty of this course that attracts business because it certainly isn't the customer service. read more

Course is okay but much too expensive!! I've played much better golf courses and the greens fees were not as high as High Cedars. Management sucks!!! read more

The four star rating is for the overall value. Not a resort course, but good value for the money. Also, the course is in the best shape it's ever been (June 2019). It appears the owners keep making improvements to the greens and fairways. It would be even better if they had some on-course beverage service, but the turn-around at the end of 9 is decent. A relatively open course, with a nice mix of long and short holes. Ten years ago this may have been a two-star rating, but now it gets four. read more

Fun course but the greens were very rough. With that being said we still jad a great time. The sun was out, and weather was great.

This place has gone DOWN HILL! I've played here for 20 years and this place really thinks they are the next county club in ORTING!! I trailered my golf cart down to use and they charged me 17$ FOR A TRAIL FEE?!?! The same as if I rented?!?! Sorry high cedars you and your STAFF earned this bad review read more

I went to a wedding here and was pleasantly surprised. After the LONG drive we arrived hungry!! The food buffet was very large and full of options. The pasta was delicious, wings were cooked just right and the bread was too die for (I actually had my bf sneak me some extras). It seemed like an average wedding hall but I liked the windows covering the area, the plentiful buffet and friendly service. It was clean too! read more

Had yet another fantastic round of golf here. They are always accomidating towards our group as we add people all the time. Great place to play for a great price. read more

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I would have to agree with all the negative comments regarding staff. It's surprising in light of all the comments that nothing has changed. The one individual referred to often, I also have thought he must be related to somebody. That said, they have recently hired a women, Cindy, who is excellent. Always cheerful and positive. A joy to see her at the counter. Also a gentlemen, JD, I believe is his name. Not there often but very engaging and pleasant to deal with as well. From what I've witnessed these two are definitely who you want greeting customers. Sorry that it's this way, as recently two other previous places to play, Lipoma and Brookdale, have closed down. Leaving High Cedars the only place to play in this area. read more

I went here on Memorial Day and it was really busy with so many people, with and without kids. They have great view of the mountain if it was sunny, but it was still nice. People basically built houses around the golf course, so some of the smaller courses are like someone'e backyard. The restaurant had limited food menu but the soup was okay. read more

The restaurant at High Cedars has gone downhill. Sandwiches are marginal and over priced.... The golf course is very wet and hard to play for 5 months out of the year... read more

The golf course is beautiful, but the customer service is another story! I had my golf tournament there recently, and there were too many glitches to mention! The rudeness that was shown to my golfers by Brent was uncalled for and out of control! Too bad because it's a beautiful course! read more

I took lessons here quite a few years ago from a pro who I think has been replaced? He was blonde and funny. He was also extremely patient and kind. I was just reading through the reviews because I was going to come back for some more lessons,but yikes! It sounds like this place has changed a lot. I have retired now and have more time, so I am disappointed. read more

High Cedars golf course is my first playing golf in American.this course is very beautiful where can see the Mount Rainier.nice read more

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As with many of these responses I have had the same experience of absurdly poor customer service. It has been three times in a row that the "pro" behind the desk has not only been rude but a flat out jerk. I have been playing this course since I was a child and now I'm 38 years old and have never imagined this poor of customer service. Hundreds of rounds literally played there and thousands of dollars spent and I will never return. I have been playing too long and at too many courses where I feel my business is appreciated to go back. Every time I'm there these days I feel like a burden. So I will take my burdensome business and hard earned money elsewhere. read more

$59 to golf on this cow pasture on a weekday? It's in decent shape, but it's just a basic public course. $70 to play at The Home Course seems like a bargain read more

If you bought an Amazon Local voucher they will no longer accept it, even the paid value which never expires. The pro shop was extremely rude to me about it. Thankfully Amazon was professional and courteous and agreed to refund with no hassle. On the same visit this last weekend the marshall was less than courteous as well and he had no clue what he was talking about -- asked me to speed up play while I was waiting for others to tee off on their hole and then I had to wait behind two groups on the 2nd tee. Finally they had some white tees moved up to the red as they were hosting a wedding and a long drive contest. Would have been nice to play the whole course. I've played here many times in the past but would rather go elsewhere in the future and enjoy my day. read more

Yuck, yuck and yuck. When we call in for a 2:30 tee time that DOES NOT mean 2:45, 2:55, 3:00, or 3:15 or whenever . . . That, dear High Cedars staff (and I use the term loosely, as I believe "staff" should ordinarily mean employees who are semi-intelligent, in my book). It's nearly 3:30 and still waiting to tee off. Yes, generally would have left, but first time golfing with a good friend in a long time and we both drove a distance to get here. Not coming back. Done, done and done. If you folks don't know what booking a tee time is all about, there's no help for you - nor customers, as far as I'm concerned. read more

Planning my wedding and contacted them about rates and what they offered. I thought their response was really rude. I thought they had a reasonable price until I found out they required $15.95 per person plus tax and gratuity. We just want to do a dessert bar and asked if that was what dinner would be or if it was a minimum no matter what if our event was there.... He said: We do not just rent the hall like the American Legion or The Grange groups or your local Church. We are in the business of providing a turn key type ceremony and reception that includes banquet room, outside or inside ceremony, reception with food and beverage, set-up and clean-up etc. all provided at and by High Cedars. It sounds as if you are looking for a different type venue than High Cedars. Regards, John Benedetti General Manager High Cedars Golf Club I know that lot of really nice venues allow other caterers and don't have minimums through their own. He did much more than answer my question. Pretty snooty if you ask me so I'll be taking my business/money elsewhere. read more

I'm so frustrated with the downhill slide of the course. I've held myself from giving feedback but over the last year we've golfed high cedars about 6 times. But the course and staff are sub par, it feels like they just don't care. I love the course. I met my husband here almost 30 years ago but we are so frustrated in the rude behavior. Greens are a mess. Women's tee boxes are not cared for. Fairways are rough. Oh yeah and don't forget to have your cart back at a certain time. We golf a lot. Approximately 60 times a year. Never have we been told that no matter where we are on the course they will come get the cart. And we are not talking about potentially golfing in the dark. That sums it. We've sworn off high cedars for a while. There are other options close by. We don't have to settle. But I'm bummed. read more

Had a good time on the course. Greens fees were fair. Course is very level and not difficult, and pretty well maintained. I asked for a Small Bucket to warm up and was given a token, for $8, which is a little steep. After the round we went to the 19th Hole (Lounge, Bar) for a beer. Unfortunately, after sitting for 10 minutes without even being acknowledged, we left. I just don't think the employees at the restaurant/lounge could really care less. read more

On the positive side, the course is beautiful and in great condition. The customer service was so terrible, however, I didn't want to give it one star. The man who checked us in at the counter was so rude. He threw our credit cards at us and treated us like we were idiots. I spoke with the bartender to get his name and found out that he is the manager's son. I don't think I've ever been treated this badly and with such dislike. He needs to go or this course will suffer the consequences. Very disappointing!! The bright spot in this was the Starter at hole one. He was friendly and very helpful to our group! read more

Played 5-9-17 enjoyed the course and layout. I thought the course was in good shape for the poor wet weather conditions this Winter and Spring. read more

I would normally always give this place 4 or 5 stArs. The reason being I am not rite now is because of how hard the greens r. Had to switch to bump and running on to the greens because of how hard they r. Stuck a a few shots square in the middle of the greens and watched my ball not only bounce 4ft in the air but bounces off the green. From 160 out u would think the green would give but when I looked for a divot there was hardly even a divot. I'm sure they plan on aerating the greens but peak season is bout to hit so maybe not. U MAY WANNA CALL A HEAD TO MAKE SURE THEY DIDNT cuz it suck show up and they didn't tell ya they punched the greens. Will update this review after golfing there for my bday in August read more

This a pretty, and not very tough, little course tucked in behind the Puyallup River, which runs quietly alongside several of the holes. I've played the front nine dozens of times and the lines and rhythm of the course never get old. The staff is extra class; a lot of times we walk on and if it's a little late in the day they'll say something like "oh, take the cart for $10" or "just go play, no fee this late" and stuff like that. Oddly, they never want you to start on the back nine, like it's too much worry whether somebody will charge up your back from the front nine. Fairway and green conditions are ... not bad. The entire area is scenic, very green, bunkered by tall hills, there is a tall, dead tree with an eagle in it, very pretty, but the course is not immaculately kept. If you shoot 90 like we do, it's not a negative, but if you're a scratch golfer you might be annoyed at times. It may be the best military discount in the area: $22 for eighteen holes, even on Saturday and Sunday. 50% off their weekend rates. Real good clubhouse and a pro shop. read more

It is obvious ownership does not read the reviews that customers write. Absolutely the most beautiful day and you would think nothing could possibly ruin it. Boy was I wrong It took less than 2 minutes for you know who (the guy at the front desk) that everyone else complains about. The guy with no personality, no people skills, how does this person keep his job. He is rude to everyone that was checking in and has no business being around people or paying customers especially a over priced course like High Cedars. I know he is related to management but please the ownership has got to do something with this guy.It would be so easy to replace him and find someone who would enjoy interacting with people coming out to enjoy themselves for 4 to 5 hours and spending their hard earned money. I truly hope ownership does something soon to alleviate this problem. Such an easy fix Regards, RM read more

Thanks for rocking our HS reunion High Cedars! We booked this venue as the planning committee (nerd alert!) of our 10 year reunion and were so impressed with this place. They worked with our hugely limited budget, made everything very easy in regards to set-up, menu-plannning, and organization. They had a great menu, and decorated everything SO nicely, we were really impressed. The grounds are beautiful as well, very picturesque. My only complaint was we had the place until 11pm, but the DJ only until 10pm, and were kicked out before the last note of the song played, but what can we say, they didn't charge us for a facility rental so we just rolled with it. Totally would recommend this place for an event, if you are down on the South End! read more

I played the course in a scramble tournament on 06/28/2013. It was in GREAT condition. The fairways were green. The rough was not too deep. The greens were consistent and smooth. Why only four stars? I really like the course, but the par three holes are long for the average hitter. It would be much better if several were shortened by say thirty yards. It would be more fair. The course measures 6,260 yards from the men's tees. Take 30 yards off a 170 yard par three and turn it into 140 yards. Take 30 yards off the 150 yard par three. It will allow the golfer to use more clubs from their bag and still leave a 6,200 yard course. If someone wants longer, they can play from the tips. The second reason to drop to only four start is the course is very flat. Elevation change makes a more interesting course. This course is definitely worth a visit. read more