About Us

The Highlands Golf Park is dedicated to the memory of Leslie W. Mercer, father of owner and teaching professional Anne Marie Scheuermann.  Of Scottish heritage, Mr. Mercer was a marvelous teaching professional who worked diligently to make the game of golf available to all.  He served lengthy terms as a USGA committeeman and sat on the USGA's Junior Golf Committee.  Mr. Mercer pioneered the development of high school golf teams and was an early proponent of public links golf.  His close friends included the great professional, Bobby Locke; the first PGA Tour Commissioner, Joe Dey; and famed Canadian Golfer, Don Cherry.

Family owned and operated , the Highlands endeavors to carry on his love for the game of golf along with its rich traditions.  Anne Marie, together with her husband, Peter Scheuermann, developed and opened the Highlands on May 23, 1997.  Their daughter, Gretchen Scheuermann (an LPGA Teaching Professional) joined the operation in 1999.

The Mercer-Scheuermann family has succeeded in supplying members of the community with a strategic, integrated practice area of exacting standards while maintaining a courteous atmosphere of fun and encouragement.