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2.8
1751 Reviews (1751)
5 Stars
432
4 Stars
689
3 Stars
300
2 Stars
166
1 Stars
164
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.8
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.4
45.8%
Recommend this course
1276 out of 1751 reviews
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2.4
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
19
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
23
Conditions
1.9
Value
2.4
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
34.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 70 reviews
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2.3
181 Reviews (181)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
40
1 Stars
64
Conditions
1.8
Value
2.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.8
29.3%
Recommend this course
53 out of 181 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

Fitness
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2.8
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Poor course conditions

Price point of $75 is way too high for current conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Hello BradKelley123. 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
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/10/2023

DirtyDiesel, 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 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi, Ken6855991. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Hidden Hills Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello, u314163412481. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor fairways and greens

Fairways all sandy and greens all bumpy

Not worth 77 $ ,

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/05/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u632288329. 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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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The fairways were dry and sparse. The greens were also dry and spotty. I like the course and would recommend it if it was allowed to grow more lush to make more consistent play.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/02/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, 70eyestwo. 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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Hello, Tansue. We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Different than ever course in Jax. A little out of shape but worth it and fun

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/02/2023

Leevino337, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Hidden Hills Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course in in horrible shape. No grass in the fairways and the greens have been scarified.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The point of no return

I will be short and to the point. From tee to green, the conditions were extremely poor. In addition to that we waited on every hole. what a pitiful golf course. Will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible Conditions

Course is in the worst shape I’ve ever seen it, yet they are still charging $72 for a Saturday morning round. Greens are so bumpy you can’t even read a putt. Every fairway you hit, don’t expect a clean lie, expect spotty grass and sand. Rough is almost unplayable. It’s once thing to struggle to maintain the course, but to continue to charge that much for a round, ridiculous. Won’t be back anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Sub Par

Came down for a golf vacation with friends. Course staff didn’t regulate the pace of play very well. They also allowed a group of six to play together…all with their own carts. Was also disappointed that there were no hole by hole images on the scorecard. I definitely would have made different club selections if I knew where the water and OB areas were located. Plenty of other courses in the area to choose from.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Greens and Fairways

Greens need rebuilt!

Fairways need new topsoil

Don't play here it's in horrible condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good design - poor condition

Interesting design - good layout of holes - golf course condition was poor; greens had been aerated recently and too much sand and bare spots - a lot of weeds in the tee boxes.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u314163867465. 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.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good deal on golf now

Good, midweek morning tee time for less than $50. The course could use some love tee to green, particularly the bunkers with more dirt than sand.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, u173157215. 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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Rough shape

Course has really gone down hill.

Good course for $35-50 anything more than that you will feel you have been ripped off.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2023

Hello, andrewmbaker. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Hidden Hills Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average

Course has gone downhill in the past 5 years. Now consistent with average public course. Unfilled divot tee boxes, greens need to be rolled and weeds throughout the fairways to the extent you often need to move your ball off a weed to hit. Conditions make the course harder than it already is. One my favorite courses, just needs some TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 04/13/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, Scott3344148. 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.

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

Good challenging golf course with excellent staff!!!

Good challenging golf course with excellent staff!!! Fairways is better condition, greens still a bit rough but improving.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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