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3.7
279 Reviews (279)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
69.7%
Recommend this course
204 out of 279 reviews
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3.6
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
56.2%
Recommend this course
9 out of 16 reviews
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3.7
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.8
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
67.4%
Recommend this course
31 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout impresses with doglegs, elevation changes, and a satisfying mix of challenge and forgiveness on nearly every hole. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this a rewarding round worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6190 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.3

Formerly known as Oak Ridge Country Club and Heddles Hideaway Country Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect George Cobb (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.7
279 Reviews (279)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 10
Water Hazards 7
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unbelievable improvements!!! Hidden gem

The improvements this course has made over the past 2-3 years has been incredible. I have played this course close to 40 times in that span, and since last year, it has improved even more. The greens seem to be recently redone and most are in excellent shape. There are perhaps 2 greens that have always been in rough shape, but the rest are great. Leaps and bounds from where they were before; you can tell some serious work was put in. Same can be said for the fairways, which once resembled abandoned fields - fairways are well taken care of. The landscaping on the course and around the clubhouse has also greatly improved; and brand new golf carts with GPS capability were purchased this year. Amazing job Palmetto Hills groundskeeping crew for turning this place around. On top of that, the value for this course is unbelievable. Great place to get some swings in and enjoy an afternoon on a course that has plenty of character. Staff is always friendly. Great job!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Need a starter and a ranger

I’ve left early the last two times because of the slow pace of play. They don’t have a starter so you have people forming fives ones, single and two players not grouped with others, and apparently no one enforcing pace on the course. Unless I see that pace is being handled, I don’t want to play here. I like the layout and appreciate the progress that has been made on the course conditions. The last time I was there the 9th green was looking much better. Important since that’s their marquee hole. When I read that there’s a starter managing the groups going off I’ll come back, but otherwise I’ll play elsewhere.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time at course

The course was in very good condition with the pace of play being excellent

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Greens need help

The course wasn't horrible, I was upset I couldn't log my score on the GHIN app. Several greens had dead spots all over, which made it impossible to putt.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Needs to be $10 a round to be worth it

Fairways were decent and most of the greens were ok but some of the greens were in rough shape. The golf cart was a joke. There were 2 groups of 6 players while we were there. I don't plan to go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 05/21/2024

Were sorry to hear about your poor experience! Our 2024 Club Car fleet, equipped with VISAGE, GPS tracking and yardage to the hole functions do have messaging capabilities to inform us of when golfers are being unruly. We also recommend calling the clubhouse if you can't track down our ranger. Hope to see you again soon! :)

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good course for money

Pretty good course. Got confused a couple times and a few of the greens weren’t in the best condition, but overall it was pretty good!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

New Ownership - getting better

Under renovations with new owners… this course will be awesome in a season or two. They’re definitely doing good work on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Getting better

They have gone some good work on the course. It had gotten run down. But I was pleasantly surprised with bye improvement. They need to badly work on the ninth green, which looks bad, and is the first you see when you enter the course. All the other greens are much better.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Unplayable

Course was deplorable unplayable. Fairways were soaked and little or no grass to hit from. Had to keep moving the ball to find an area dry enough to hit from.

Left after nine holes. I would not recommend this course .

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/27/2024

Hello! Were sorry for the inconvenience you experienced while playing our course. Unfortunately our plentiful grass is wet right after it rains.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging and unique to the area

Much like many, I saw reviews and didn’t expect much especially the time of year it is. What I found was a very peaceful almost mountain feel of a course. Carts were new and had monitors, very nice. The course has constant elevation changes and that can present new challenges if you’re used to flat courses. Greens were very inconsistent speed wise. Some were smooth while a couple would bounce a bit.. But for the value I didn’t mind. Two greens that I can recall had bad spots but were minor and avoidable. Fairways were bare in spots but again, given the rain we’ve had and time of year, I expect as much. Pace of play was great even though it was cart path only. Layout keeps you engaged and punishes you for missing fairways. Follow the suggestions on the card and you’ll be fine. Accuracy off the tee is a must.

For the money it’s a course to play at least once to experience the layout. If the greens improve it would be a must play for the area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Course has great bones, just needs some more TLC

I can tell this place has had some improvements and effort put into it recently. With a continuation of this effort, the layout can really shine more. Definitely will be back as conditions improve in the spring

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Decent

Hit em around course. Good for beginners. Not well kept but I do enjoy it from time to time. Good if everyone else is booked.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/17/2023

Hi, shuemate! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Palmetto Hills Golf Club!

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