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3.0
1688 Reviews (1688)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
678
3 Stars
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2 Stars
153
1 Stars
144
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
52.8%
Recommend this course
1253 out of 1688 reviews
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2.3
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
22
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
27.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 54 reviews
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2.4
234 Reviews (234)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
70
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.5
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.7
35.5%
Recommend this course
83 out of 234 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6892 yards
Slope 136
Rating 74.0

Tucked away in the beautiful Ft. Caroline area near Jacksonville, Hidden Hills Country Club stands on a historic battleground that witnessed the fierce struggles between France and Spain and continued into golf history with searing competition during the heyday of the Greater Jacksonville Open.

The 6,892-yard private golf course, built in 1966 on an ancient sand dune, was redesigned by Arnold Palmer in 1986. Palmer's creativity helped create a championship-caliber golf course unmatched in natural beauty that makes excellent use of rare hilly terrain to create a unique Florida golf challenge. The fairways are lined with majestic pines and stately oaks, and the unpredictable greens have helped Hidden Hills gain the reputation of being one of the most challenging courses in North Florida.

Sharp doglegs, strategic placement of water hazards and putting surfaces that are mostly elevated serve up a mighty test for the low handicapper. Approaches are narrow and many of Hidden Hills Country Club's greens are well bunkered.

Hidden Hills has a rating of 74.0 from the championship tees, and the slope rating is 136.

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Course Details

Year Built 1966
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1986) Ed Seay (1986) Robert Walker (1986)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed Yes, with permission only
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirt req, no tanktops or cutoffs

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

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3.0
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Reviews 14
1.0
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Previously Played

Terrible green. terrible fairway.

I do not understand why they don't maintenance for this good layout challenged course. or if they don't want to. they need to close this course. very disappointed. just go for practice.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Trying to improve but still not there yet

I used to love this track. Maybe one of the best layouts in the area. But it has been in rough shape for a few years now. Played it for the first time in about a year hoping for the best since I got a cheap TeeOff deal. The greens have been over seeded and weren’t there yet. They were definitely still a little hairy. But better than the sand covered no grass greens they used to have. Some tee boxes were over seeded and some weren’t. Those that weren’t had very little grass. Those that were were in great shape. The fairways … not so great. Still very sparse on grass. Often had to move the ball around just to find some grass to hit off. I think they’re moving in the right direction but the cooler temps during the winter will probably slow the progress. Wish they had the funds to oversees the fairways, then it would probably be in solid shape in a few weeks. But I’m guessing that hopefully it’ll improve maybe by late spring.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course still in poor shape

Hidden Hills has the potential to be a top 5 public golf facility in Duval County. It once hosted the GJO. But alas the course remains in poor condition. The tees need resending as do many fairways which have bare spots. The thing about the course is that it is inexpensive to play which of course reflects the poor conditions

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Not like other Florida courses.

What a pleasant surprise. Different elevations on a Florida course. I read reviews and asked golfing friends about hidden hills and it was agreed it’s a nice track, but the quality of the grass had been lacking. The greens rolled true and there were a few bare spots in the fairways. There is a new greens keeper and I bet these conditions will continue to improve. Can’t wait to book it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Don't play here

To say today's round was a disappointment would be an understatement. Par3 tee markers stacked together with no prior notification all at 100 yds. One par 5 with a temporary green before the water hazard with no notification. Numerous tee boxes literally had us hitting off dirt. Maybe 40% of the greens were decent. With all of that they still charged $65. What's really a shame is after all of that you'd never I got my 2nd hole in one today. Hidden Hills GC please do better. Make your course look like your driving range.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Terrible All-Around

Went and played for my birthday, after seeing the price I thought the course would be in great condition. It was not, it was an absolute dumpster fire, fairways were terrible, greens were pretty bad. Not worth the money at all, and the cherry on top, one of the club house employees was giving me a hard time because I asked if my girlfriend could ride along, there was nobody within 30 minutes of me teeing off, nobody riding with me, and plenty of carts available, I might’ve given them the benefit of the doubt if he hadn’t charged me 25$ and some attitude for her to ride along, I’ll never be going back. Don’t golf here unless you like pasture golf and blowing money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great experience

Although had a good experience waiting for the course to get fully green besides that great clubhouse

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Better. Not good yet, but better.

Fairways still bad in a lot of spots but greens way better and it appears as though maintenance is on going. Give it another 45 days or so and if fairways are being tended to should be in good shape for the fall season.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Much Improved!

Play HH last night and I was impressed with improved greens. Heard they had a new greenskeeper. Love this place and glad to be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Greatly Improved in recent months!

The course has made tremendous strides over the past few months. Course conditions have improved significantly. It’s clear that management and staff have invested considerable effort into elevating the overall playing experience. If you haven’t visited recently, I highly recommend returning to see the positive changes firsthand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No maintenance sad to see

Love this course in its day but that is long gone ! Temp green, fairways stubbles of grass. Tee boxes dirt! Greens not good!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Good shape

This course is not 5 stars but I feel like it needs a little more love than it's getting lately. They're clearly turning it around and the course is is looking good. There's a few greens that are patchy but the pins are placed in the good parts of the green. Overall I really enjoyed enjoyed and hope they can continue this trend of turning it around.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Great layout

Great layout but the greens need some work. Overall experience was enjoyable.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Definitely Not Worth The Money

This course was in terrible shape. Golfnow should be embarrassed for advertising this course at $60 plus fees. The fairways were mostly dirt, the tee boxes nothing but dirt patches, the greens had dirt patches throughout and the cart paths were nearly unusable. The description of the course and actual conditions were entirely 180 out. At the present time I would definitely NOT recommend playing this course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

WORST COURSE IN JAX - STAY AWAY

The Audacity to Charge almost $50.00 for 9 holes for this course.

Horrible horrible shape. Cant even tell the fairway from the rough. Greens are a MESS. No maintained at all. They need to shut this place down. Stay Miles away from this course and take yourself to any other course but this one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Life's not fair

It's a travesty to the golfing community on the south side because before Covid the golf course was in was always well maintained. It should be torn down and put new housing units on the property. The clubhouse needs new decoration and more patrons

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better

The course has improved since the last time I played there. The greens still needs to be repaired or replaced.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sweltering Summer Day of GOLF

It's summer in FL so heat to be expected. Started out about 90 degrees and ended up at 99 degrees.

Have played this course several times before and recall it fondly from when the Greater Jacksonville Open was played there many years ago. Unfortunately, either due to the weather or lack of attention, the course conditions have become average or less with bare fairways, tees, and greens.

Here's hoping a change can be made to bring it back to the state it once was.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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