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214 Reviews (214)
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Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
66.9%
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140 out of 214 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
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2.6
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3.6
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4.0
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4.6
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3.4
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4.4
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3.2
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4.3
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Course Highlights
Hinkley Hills offers a genuinely challenging layout with long holes and hilly terrain that rewards golfers looking to sharpen their game. Affordable pricing and friendly counter staff make it an accessible option for budget-conscious players.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6509 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.1

Situated between Cleveland and Akron, Hinckley Hills Golf Course sprawls across the rolling hills of northeastern Ohio. In addition to the 18-hole championship course, there is also a short course called the Buzzard's Nest. This course features five par-4 holes that are located right in the middle of the championship course. It's a great option if you don't have time for a full 18 holes. Hinckley Hills' longer course is a challenging test that will have you using all the clubs in your bag. The undulating greens and lush contoured fairways demand accuracy, especially when coupled with the abundant woodlands. The golf course is a seemingly manageable 6,500 yards from the back tees but it can feel much longer thanks to the hilly terrain. There are also a few water hazards to watch out for.

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Course Details

Year Built 1963
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Harold Paddock

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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3.4
214 Reviews (214)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 27
Narrow Fairways 19
Bunkers 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 21
Locals 19
9-Hole Rounds 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
In the 'Burbs 14
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Fall Golf

This course is very scenic especially in the fall. They have done a great job improving the course over the season and done well in keeping up with the leaves this fall. Staff is friendly and seem genuine. Pace of play was great. Will definitely be back

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 10/26/2015

Thank you for the five star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our staff, course conditions, and had a great overall golf experience. WE look forward to your next visit.

Best Wishes,

Hinckley Hills Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course

I love this course because it has always spots and gorgeous views. It is also hilly for great exercise. Since it has great pace of play, it would be perfect for beginners. I just love this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 09/21/2015

Wow Hinckley Hills thanks you for the kind review and it happy to hear you love our course!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

course conditions

fairway poor shape, greens good shape. re seeding need for the fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 09/21/2015

Hinckley Hills is aware of the fairway conditions and we try to price accordingly. Glad you had a great round otherwise

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Playing Hinckley Hills

It has been a few years since I have played this course. Overall, it has not changed much since I played it last.The main change is the new layout with five added holes around the course which are 3 par 4's and 2 par 3's. The BAD: The new holes are not as good as the original 5 that were removed. One of the par 4's that was added is in a ravine and has no landing area for your drive and is borderline unplayable. Yes as others have stated the fairways are terrible and weedy, but I just played it as a burned out links course in which you get loads of roll when you hit the fairways. The GOOD: Played this course because of the deal I got which cost me $15 dollars on a weekend, I would recommend most courses for that price anything higher is to much. This course is a challenge from the back tees and very long, but does have some holes that are shorter and can lead to easy birdies. The were slower but ran smooth on the morning we played.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 09/21/2015

We appreciate the tips you have included on your review. We would love to know in more detail why you feel the 5 new holes in your opinion are not better but we are glad to hear you got a great value on your round. Please email us directly at carolteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful Course

Save your money and go somewhere but here. I don't think these people know how to take care of a golf course. The fairways are basically dead grass and weeds. Also, have fun trying to hit out of crab grass every shot! And the rough is probably easier to hit out of than fairways. Rough has more grass and not as dead. The fairways are very dry, looks like they are never watered, so many holes, just awful. The only thing good about the course is the greens. While they may look good, some of the pin placements on #2 are just outrageous. If you go here, think that the putts that you think have break go straight and vice versa. And you can't hit shots at the pin because if a ball hits the green most likely it's going to bounce off. Way too overpriced, clubhouse is very outdated, selection of golf balls and clothes is the best part. And stay away from hot dogs. They boil them, then beat them in the microwave for a plastic feel when you bite into them. Overall a bad course. They do not take care of it. Too high of a price for this course. Go down the road and go to Ironwood. A much nicer course

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

One and done

Won't go there again. Fairways are in bad shape. No yardage markers, no ball washer on most t boxes. Too much clover in fairways. Very hilly and narrow. Some greens are way too slopes. Ball will roll, stop, and roll backwards and go past you. Go from a 15 ft putt turns into a 25 ft putt. That's just stupid. Played better corses for less money thru golfnow.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

hinckley Hills

Why are you sending walkers out on a Saturday afternoon? We had 3 two-somes in front of us the whole round! 2 of those groups were walkers and would not pair up. Extremely slow play and terrible course management. Also, how about water for golfers?? Or even someone driving around selling drinks

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 09/01/2015

Thank you for your comments, as we certainly appreciate any recommendations to help better the course. Please feel free to reach us directly at carolteetimes@gmail.com to discuss further.

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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great day on the course

Friendly staff, course is in good shape for a dry August. Greens are in excellent condition. Well worth the money

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 09/01/2015

Thank you for taking the time to write about us, the staff appreciates your kind words and we are glad you enjoyed the condition of the course. We hope to have you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways and greens

My apartment complex has better grass than these fairways. Not sure if the greens even have sand in them. Such varying outcomes when your ball hits. You walk on them and they're either soft, squishy or springy. Course needs work!

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/19/2015

We appreciate your feedback on the conditions of the fairways and we are aware so we try to price accordingly. Please email me directly to discuss further at carolteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course Shape

Greens were in ok shape. Everywhere else was a disaster. Fairways were 90% weeds and I don't think they have seen water since 1974. Hot dogs tastes like plastic and I am not even sure they are ok to eat.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/19/2015

On behalf of Hinckley Hills we apologize for the experience you had during your round with us. Please email me directly for more information at carolteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

The ranger was at the first tee box giving a breakdown of certain holes on the course which I found convienant for not having played there before. It helped. The staff was nice and most importantly the people who golf there were nice. I was by myself and everyone had no problem with me playing through. Awesome experience

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/19/2015

To hear your first round with us went so well is very gratifying and we cant wait to have you back again!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course was in good shape for this time of year/weather.

Had a good time enjoying the round with my son. Course was to the dry side but it was far better than I expected. Greens were fast and kept us on our toes. Staff was pleasant and so was the weather.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/19/2015

Hinckley Hills is happy to hear you and your son enjoyed your round with us. Hope this is one of many to come!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Too slow

Dragging along close to a five hour round, starting with 2 par 5s and a long par 4 (ugh!), we waited behind every tee box.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/11/2015

We are sorry to hear that abou tthe group you played behind resulting in the pace of play during your round. We would love for you to come back and give us another try so please email me directly at carolteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

will not go again!

Way too hilly,fairways wrer all dried out, not a lot of grass to hit from the fairway. the greens were good very large! shot a 79 for 18 holes could have been better if the fairways had grass i birdyed 4 par 5s.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/11/2015

From your response it seems like you had a good round at Hinckley Hills so we would love to find out more about why you rated our course just one star. Please email me directly at carolteetimes@gmail.com

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging

challenging good length, excellent views length very important, but so is shot placement greens tricky some very tight tee shots out of several tight shoots especially from back pins

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/03/2015

Glad you enjoyed the challenge during your round!

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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great day golfing

Play this course as often as I can..... Great staff, excellent course condition, and pace of play usually really good. Course has a variety of long and short, open and narrow holes. Would definitely recommend playing this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 08/03/2015

Hinckley Hills is happy to hear you come play as much as you can. Thank you for the continued loyalty!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

VERY NICE COURSE WELL MAINTAINED

FIRST TIME PLAYING THIS COURSE WAS VERY SATISFIED, EVEN THOUGHT DIDN'T DO AS WELL AS I WANT IT. BUT WILL PLAY AGAIN.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 07/20/2015

It's nice to hear you enjoyed your first round with us. We hope you play better during your next round as well!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

It's a nice course with some scenic holes. I would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 07/06/2015

Thank you for playing your holiday round with Hinckley Hills and we would love to have you back as well!

Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Rainy Day Golf

First of all, the staff member who checked us in was very unfriendly. Granted, it was a rainy day and no one was there but at least show a little love for those of us who showed up to play! The course is very hilly and tight in many spots. Since the greens were so wet, it was hard to get a good read on our putts, but that's to be expected given the weather. Some of the tee boxes were set up so that the pins were barely visible even on short par 4s and even par 3s. The cart paths are the worst I've ever seen and need immediate attention. I've played here on nice days and it is always chsllenging but the rain made it extremely difficult. Ultimately, the great price I got from golfnow brought us in, and I won't be back due to the very unfriendly/grumpy staff and the terrible cart paths.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 06/29/2015

We are sorry to hear you had a bad interaction with one of our staff members. We will address this with our team as guest satisfaction is one of our top priorities.

We hope you give Hinckley Hills another shot, so that we can provide you the great guest service you deserve!

Best Wishes,

Hinckley Hills Golf Course Management

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lots of Hills

First off the course was in beautiful shape, but the cart paths need some work. The course needs better yard markers, the 100 yard markers were no where to be found. That being said the course is very hilly and challenging. Lots of trees and hole number 13 was extremely difficult, not much room for error. The front nines pace was fast but on the back nine was a different story. The foursome in front was extremely slow and after waiting for them for about 5 holes they finally let us play through. We still finished 18 holes in 4 hours. We enjoyed this course because it had a lot of variety and challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d0517e51-ce22-5026-ab76-02bb9118b019
Commented on 06/29/2015

Hi Nasamech,

We are glad to hear you enjoyed the lush contoured fairways, beautiful bentgrass greens, with water coming into play on several holes. We appreciate your feedback on the cart paths and will look at what we can do to improve those in the future.

We hope to see you again at Hinckley Hills Golf Course for another round soon.

Best Wishes,
Hinckley Hills Golf Course Management

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