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2.8
1702 Reviews (1702)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
679
3 Stars
288
2 Stars
157
1 Stars
149
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.9
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
48.2%
Recommend this course
1256 out of 1702 reviews
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2.3
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
12
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.9
28.1%
Recommend this course
9 out of 32 reviews
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2.2
204 Reviews (204)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
70
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
27.5%
Recommend this course
56 out of 204 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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2.8
1702 Reviews (1702)
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Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in bad condition

Green speeds were inconsistent some greens had very little grass. Fairways were spotty.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Has potential

Arrived energetic and excited, then we met by the most unpleasant employee to welcome and check us in. We were left to orient and fend for ourselves (fortunately we were not in any rush)

The course was in fair condition with greens hard and the grass appeared to have been sprayed on to concrete but they ran true dispute the bumpy appearance.

The fairways too were a bit bare only to have the T boxes in similar condition.

Course layout was good , with course app and laser we were able to navigate fairly well without course knowledge.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Just avoid Hidden Hills….not worth it.

First of all, this place used to be a real gem. It is clear the management is not focused on maintenance. Bare tee boxes, green sand top dressing on most greens. Some greens look like they have a disease, random grass growing on the greens that is clearly not bermuda. If you like playing Plinko on the greens, have at it. I will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not worth the Money

The greens are in terrible condition and the fairways are kjke hitting of concrete. Could be such a nice course but definitely not worth the money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Once premier course

Hidden Hills was once a premier course. It should be a crime for what they charge. Tee boxes are awfully. Most Greens look like the spray painted they green. Just a real shame as the course has a great layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course but horrible conditions.

This is a fantastic Arnold Palmer course which is surrounded by wonderful homes. Unfortunately, the course is beat up and it doesn't look like they are investing any money into the course. Pace of play was super slow with no ranger in sight. Lots and lots of bare spots all over on the course, greens were bare thin and putting was mostly done on dirt.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor greens

I like the layout of the course and it's very challenging.

Tee to green was okay since it's winter.

Something happened to the greens tho. Ive played here numerous times during the winter and the greens have actually been pretty good. Not this year tho. Too bad too....i won't be back for awhile until the greens have really improved

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather

Return of Hidden Hills

One of the only golf courses in JAX area with hills. Challenging course, greens were not the best, but you could tell they were improving.

I had heard past bad reviews and course conditions, but again you can see they are trying to make improvements. Super friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good for a hill challenge

More elevation then you’ll find at any other courses in the area. Greens were in okay condition, fairways and tees were good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

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Course condition was disappointing. Expected more from a semiprivate. Tee boxes amongst the worst I’ve ever played. Greens near water were very poor condition. Huge difference between front and back nine. Very hard playing first time without GPS. Limited signage to warn about water and distances. Lost several strokes by just not knowing water was present. There are better courses available to choose from in the area. Cost was reasonable.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

terrible condition

This is the worst conditioned course I have ever played and the pace of play was very slow. To everyone don't waste your money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Hills

Most of the greens and tee boxes were in terrible shape. Some tee boxes were pure dirt. Have a foursome in front of us who hit two balls most every shot. No ranger monitoring play what a shame once a great course looks like on last legs. Will not play again not for the price they are asking

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
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