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3.0
1685 Reviews (1685)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
678
3 Stars
282
2 Stars
153
1 Stars
143
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
53.0%
Recommend this course
1253 out of 1685 reviews
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2.4
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
24
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.8
34.8%
Recommend this course
24 out of 69 reviews
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2.5
236 Reviews (236)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
41
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
69
Conditions
2.0
Value
2.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.7
37.3%
Recommend this course
88 out of 236 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
1685 Reviews (1685)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Save your money

Until the fix the grass it is not worth the money to go here. Many greens unplayable and tee boxes are non existent

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard Course, Decent condition, fun time

Lots of water, challenging setup, just an older course with normal old course wear and tear. If it was better maintained it’d be a $100+ course. If it’s a hot deal for less than 50, book it

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Avoid at all costs

One of the worst kept courses I have ever seen. I played here years ago and it was in good shape. They've completely let it go. They really should be embarrassed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay away

Maybe the worst course conditions I've ever seen. From tee to green, every part of this course was in disrepair. They should be embarrassed.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very very poor conditions

Greens and tee boxes were in terrible conditions! Fairways were ok. Temporary green on one hole. Not worth money paid!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

More rolling than most FL courses. Challenging without being too long. Greens are rough right now; must have been a dry spell. Plenty of fun for the amateur like me.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Used to be a nice course

I choose this course because it was designed by Arnold Palmer. I knew it would be laid out nicely and it was. This course has tons of potential. Unfortunately I think this course has seen better days. I enjoyed the layout but the greens were a mess.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice fast round

Really enjoy this course when it’s as empty as this was. It needs some course management which is ongoing and maybe is why it wasn’t busy today. But it’s a challenging, scenic and mostly enjoyable

Course and when there’s no one in front of you a quick round in this heat is always welcomed

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

PITIFUL

Do not play here. Would give it a zero if it was allowed. 4 greens in front 9 are unplayable.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

$85 for this is a rip off

Fun layout, nice people, etc. However the price to play on this course in its current condition is offensive. Temp green on a par 5 with no notice. Horrible tee boxes. Worse greens. Poor fairways. It was so bad we didn’t even feel like giving them money and stay for a post round beer, we actually went off site.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible

They’ve let this place go so far downhill and want to charge the same price as other courses. It’s sad… just sad, worst course probably in Jacksonville at the moment. Great cart girl service every time I’ve been though

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens extremely slow

Course was in bad shape. Nice layout but in need of renovation.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is in descent shape

A couple of greens are being worked on and the grass on greens are really thick right now but In about two weeks this should be a great place to golf

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Awful

Greens were in playing, tee boxes were torn up. Not worth money at all.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Awful!

We will not play here again. Half the greens are sand. Sprinklers going off while putting on par 3s. Birds pooping all over greens. Place used to be awesome. Stay away!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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