Hidden Hills Golf Course

About
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.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship/Gold | 72 | 6892 yards | 74.0 | 136 |
Back/Blue | 72 | 6653 yards | 72.7 | 130 |
Middle/White | 72 | 6237 yards | 70.6 | 124 |
Member/Green | 72 | 5745 yards | 69.5 | 121 |
Forward/Red (W) | 72 | 5016 yards | 70.5 | 125 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Gold M: 73.1/133 | 378 | 415 | 429 | 543 | 185 | 490 | 185 | 344 | 385 | 3354 | 399 | 607 | 175 | 378 | 424 | 536 | 174 | 400 | 406 | 3499 | 6853 |
Blue M: 72.2/131 W: 78.2/141 | 367 | 407 | 404 | 529 | 178 | 462 | 178 | 323 | 370 | 3218 | 390 | 595 | 170 | 371 | 411 | 531 | 163 | 376 | 398 | 3405 | 6623 |
White M: 70.1/128 W: 75.9/136 | 350 | 377 | 365 | 509 | 157 | 452 | 151 | 315 | 357 | 3033 | 369 | 549 | 155 | 351 | 401 | 513 | 127 | 339 | 365 | 3169 | 6202 |
Green M: 67.8/119 W: 72.9/129 | 325 | 317 | 353 | 462 | 140 | 420 | 139 | 283 | 334 | 2773 | 345 | 457 | 136 | 321 | 351 | 482 | 99 | 327 | 355 | 2873 | 5646 |
Red M: 64.9/114 W: 69.4/118 | 303 | 314 | 312 | 397 | 104 | 411 | 99 | 252 | 289 | 2481 | 324 | 411 | 111 | 269 | 311 | 430 | 85 | 291 | 308 | 2540 | 5021 |
Handicap | 15 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 12 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 17 | 3 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by jimlevern on 10/02/2025
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Photo submitted by dSSSG7beDNmkuhojjWls on 05/27/2025
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Most greens Photo submitted by Jeremy8173625 on 05/13/2025
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The “best” green Photo submitted by Jeremy8173625 on 05/13/2025
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Dry Photo submitted by mCMYrJzX1RO3jdHtBBf8 on 03/14/2025
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Chopped up tee boxes Photo submitted by mCMYrJzX1RO3jdHtBBf8 on 03/14/2025
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Photo submitted by docmigs on 03/13/2025
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Photo submitted by docmigs on 03/13/2025
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Photo submitted by docmigs on 03/13/2025
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Photo submitted by JPing430 on 01/03/2025
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Photo submitted by aricker6 on 06/16/2024
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Photo submitted by rauschjt on 08/25/2023
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Photo submitted by rauschjt on 08/25/2023
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Photo submitted by jimlevern on 07/12/2023
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Photo submitted by jimlevern on 07/12/2023
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Tee Boxes Photo submitted by Bouie1608 on 05/20/2023
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Fairways Photo submitted by Bouie1608 on 05/20/2023
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Photo submitted by Tappestry on 02/11/2023
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Photo submitted by gc1900314807 on 04/16/2022
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Typical green. Photo submitted by scrudle99 on 06/28/2021
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Photo submitted by Tappestry on 11/18/2020
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Photo submitted by gharper77 on 07/23/2020
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Photo submitted by u6846721 on 12/04/2019
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Photo submitted by jimlevern on 05/24/2018
Green went from bad to worst!
It's official! Hidden Hills GC greens are now the top 3 worst GC in Jax area. Bluesky and South Hampton are neck to neck as if they try to compete who's got the worst green conditions.
Every single employees at HHGC ranted about their worst of the worst superintendent. The rangers were crying how much it kills them to see the superintendent destroyed the greens this year. By the way, he is pretty unfriendly guy if you meet him in person too. The ranger told me to just hit my shots and don't bother putting. That sums it all up, right?
Hidden Hills is rough
Unfortunately I and my buddy played the course this past Saturday and am sad to report the previous reviews were correct. Tee boxes were a little mangled, fairways were decent to good in most cases but the greens looked like a sandstorm had hit them along with the rivers in almost all of them. It was tough to get any putts to roll without bouncing and jumping off your line. It was upsetting whenever we got to some of the greens that were in good shape because we had been putting through sand that we blew by the hole on the better greens. Also hole 6 has a temporary green that’s about 15ft wide. Overall a very tough day. I will commend the cart girl who made do with her impromptu bar cart. We were fortunate to have just been a twosome and our pace of play wasn’t ever really affected and even started playing two balls a hole with no one behind us. Love the layout of the course but unfortunately wouldn’t recommend it for a while until it gets back to what I have known it to be
Stay Away
I’ve played this course on and off for years. First time back in a while and the course was in horrendous shape. I’ve played poorly maintained golf courses before but the price usually reflects that, understandably. However HH, despite the high price, is clearly not investing into their course. 75% or the greens were all sand. Not a few sand patches. All sand. One hole had a “temporary green” which was just a hole in the middle of the fairway. No way to put, score or even attempt to play the hole. There is a fundamental lack of care which is not reflected in the price. I nearly stopped play after 9 to ask for a refund. I will not return to this course.
Horrible
Horrible conditions for the amount of green fees. Greens covered in sand. Fairways were like hitting out of the first cut. Crammed as many people on the course as possible. Made a green in the middle of the fairway because one was under maintenance. Not worth it. Stay home and watch Golf. You will get a better deal.
Horrible Condition/Fast Round
I don’t know if I’ve ever seen the course look THIS bad and still charge $50 for a “discounted” round.
Maybe 2/18 tee boxes actually had level ground without sand and 2/18 greens at least looked good, but were shag carpets. The rough and fairway grass was essentially the same if you managed to find any grass from all the lack of it throughout the course. Bunkers are essentially just mud pits or sand packed harder than concrete. Played solo in under 3 hours which was the only great aspect to the round today and the staff were very friendly. I doubt I’ll be back unless the price is sub $30 until a lot is fixed. IMO just close the course for a year and get it back to what it once was.
Poor condition
The Tee box and fairways were in decent condition due to the lack of rain. But, the greens were horrendous. I won't be back for a long time.
Needs help
Grass is hard to find,greens are in rough shape, fairways the same,you can find more grass on fairways
Never again
I play some bad courses before but this one Tops them all.
Fairways were like cow pastures greens look like they had some kind of a disease.
S.O.S
I truly hope somebody from this course sees this review. This is probably the worst shape it’s ever been since I’ve played this course in the last three years. The grass is so dry that it might catch on fire. The greens are basically un puttable. This place used to be great… my question is what happened? Why don’t they water the course more? Also, why the haven’t you fired that entire golf course maintenance crew and hired a new one. Seems like the owner doesn’t care about this course and it’s all about the $$.
Hidden Hills
Was once a great course to play, layout and contours are good but the conditions of the course leave a lot to be desired. Overpriced for conditions. Greens made the experience less enjoyable than in the past. Sad to see for what it once was….
Fairway & Greens
This course used to be one of the best in the area, but it’s really gone downhill. Several greens are in bad shape, and some fairways are in desperate need of water. I got a hot deal, which I guess made it worth it, but I wouldn’t pay full price. If you’re paying the regular rate, you’re getting ripped off. I hope during the rainy season it gets back to what it once was.
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