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2.7
1747 Reviews (1747)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
688
3 Stars
297
2 Stars
166
1 Stars
164
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
45.5%
Recommend this course
1274 out of 1747 reviews
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2.4
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
23
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
33.3%
Recommend this course
22 out of 66 reviews
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2.3
183 Reviews (183)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
66
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
29.5%
Recommend this course
54 out of 183 reviews
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Course Highlights
Hidden Hills features one of the area's most distinctive layouts, with rare elevation changes and challenging water holes that reward strategic play. Friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience here.

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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2.7
1747 Reviews (1747)
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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Huge storm but course dried up really well

Becoming a bit of a regular course so we are learning how to play the tricker holes better

Play was still a bit slow and there isn’t any marshaling on the course today at least

Huge storm came through but no siren to call us in so we waited through it and we’re back playing the next shots within 25 mins. For the amount of rain that dropped the course dried extremely quickly and we were able to finish the round

Enjoyable golf course and glad to play it regularly now

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2023

Hello, micksteve. Thank you for visiting us at Hidden Hills Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/15/2023

Hi, u9057456. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
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Commented on 08/28/2023

Hi, u693355709. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Hello Mike2755796. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

very slow play and fair to poor conditions

The round took close to 5 1/2 hours which is absolutely ridiculous. There were three groups in front of us playing from the tips. Out of 12 people, one was an ok golfer. If they had a ranger the groups should have been pulled to the side to let the stack of people behind them through. I thought the greens would have improved but many are still in poor conditions. If you are just off the fairway good luck with the lie (sand and weeds).

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fun, Challenging and Different

The course was in overall excellent condition barring a few areas under repair which did not affect play.

The hills and undulating course is refreshing to see and play in North Florida.

Play was fairly quick, at about 3.5 hours

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Hello, Photog57. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Hidden Hills Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

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
Hot weather
Used cart

Excellent challenge for the money

The course is moderately challenging, the greens are in excellent shape, and the course is rarely busy. A round is reasonably priced and most timeslots are available. I recommend the course as a fun round of golf.

Larry

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Hello, whitll. Thank you for visiting us at Hidden Hills Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my all time favorites!

Appropriately named, Hidden Hills will not disappoint! Elevated tees and greens will transport you out of Florida to the foothills. Watch out for holes 6, 7 & 8 - they're our "Amen Corner"!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/09/2023

Hello, MDMark. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Hidden Hills Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and Hidden Gem

Guys day out with family. Course was in great shape.. Staff at bag drop very efficient and helpful.

The man who checked us in at the pro shop was rude and unenthusiastic about being there..

Cart girl served us beverages and was very polite.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 08/07/2023

Hi, u8263090. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Hidden Hills Golf Course, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/04/2023

floreshl, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 184
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Good challenging golf course with excellent golf staff!

Good challenging golf course with excellent golf staff! Greens a bit rough.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/27/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Affordable and challenging course

Enjoyable 18 holes at Hidden Hills. Our most challenging course so far. 2-3 holes which don’t do anything but there are some really holes which challenge the big hitters and 2nd shot experts

Greens were in average condition

Pace of play was great -first ones out and it seemed busy

Spotted loads of nature including a gator and the neighborhood is pretty and varied to view

We’ll be back soon

Cost was about 50 per player midweek. Lost plenty of balls between us as a result of tough holes and poor shots!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course

Always love to play there when I visit my son in Jacksonville from the Bruce Peninsula in Ontario.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Hello, jfeckert. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit.

We take customer feedback very seriously at our course. Please reach out to our team in the golf shop and tell us what's on your mind.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Hello Tracy1971. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/24/2023

u314162938547, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Hi, ddsmith65. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Hills is a Hidden Gem!!

This was my first time playing Hidden Hills and was very pleased. It is the middle of July so the greens were a little rough. The fairways, tee boxes and rough were in great shape. No negative things about my round at Hidden Hills. I wish I would of hit the ball a little better!! Look forward to playing again on my next trip to the JAX area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hello, jgsmith71. Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon at Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

jamo

Played many times. Course was in good shap. Fairways better - greens were recently areated

Good course - a bit pricey at $70 (on Saturday).

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314160415279. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Hidden Hills Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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