Hole 1 (Par 4, 9 handicap)
| Black | 414 |
| Black/Gold | 414 |
| Gold | 372 |
| Silver | 311 |
| White | 277 |
The opening hole sets the stage for the golf experience at The Highlands. The fairway has a pretty generous landing area and is flanked by three bunkers on the right. The green is guarded by bunkers on the left and a collection area on the right. The green is also two-tiered so distance control is important, especially when the pin is on the upper tier. This fair hole will yield a number of birdies.