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1679 Reviews (1679)
5 Stars
429
4 Stars
675
3 Stars
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2 Stars
153
1 Stars
141
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
57.0%
Recommend this course
1250 out of 1679 reviews
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2.2
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
37
2 Stars
36
1 Stars
46
Conditions
1.7
Value
2.3
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.7
26.5%
Recommend this course
36 out of 136 reviews
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2.7
266 Reviews (266)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
52
1 Stars
67
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
44.0%
Recommend this course
117 out of 266 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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3.1
1679 Reviews (1679)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
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1.0
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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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?

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

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

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

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Greens in baddddd shape

Recently punched, a few temp greens currently, and lots of sand greens.

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

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs help

Grass is hard to find,greens are in rough shape, fairways the same,you can find more grass on fairways

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

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 $$.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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….

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

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