Hyde Park Golf Club

I wish this course were better, it honestly has a great layout, but the course is in bad shape and, I know, they’re working on it. But it seems like they’ve been working on it for a decade and still the course is in rough shape. But most importantly, there needs to be changes with the staffing. First time playing there and pace is crawling. Five hours in and a ranger rolls up to us on hole 13. Claims that we only paid for 9 holes and that we need to leave. We had to pull up our reservation AND show him the charge on our banking app to convince him that we had indeed payed. Other guys we were playing with were regulars and said this wasn’t unusual. Second time playing, we made it through 5 holes when it started storming. Went back and asked for a rain check, even for just 9. They flat out refused and said we had played 10 holes so they wouldn’t issue us a rain check. So twice that I’ve been there and been called a liar to my face both times. Honestly even if the guys had been nice about it, I wouldn’t be so mad. Maybe apologize about the lack of rain checks, offer a range token. The ranger could’ve politely asked to check a receipt or something. But arriving angry and saying stuff like “I know some of you guys are always coming out here and doing this” like man it’s my first time here. I won’t return until there’s a change in management. $40+ is to much money to play bad greens and get harassed by staff when there’s lots of better courses around.

I am extremely interested in golf history and Hyde Park has that covered in many ways. But what has happened to the course over the years has me concerned the new ownership may lose it.

1. STOP your cart barn from armor alling the cart. It gets on a golfer's hands and is transferred to the grips ruining it. Had to go next day and replace almost all my grips spent extra $$$. .

2. STOP allowing booming music on the course. I go play golf and PAY my green fees for the peace and tranquil atmosphere.

3. You have the history and the framework for a great golfing experience. When you get your legal, financial and finish the rehab of the course let me know and I'll be first in line to tee it up. Until then I am done playing Hyde Park.

We did not receive a cart until 2pm for a 1:33 tee time, we were then subjected to an overbooked course with an incredibly slow pace of play. After reaching the back 9 we were told that cards had to be in by 5:15 in spite of our late start due to poor management. Would not recommend this course, not worth it.

The course was an absolutely mess! Very very poor condition. The club rentals are 25 years old, they do not have a club house. One set they charged us for was a women's set and the lady said that's all they had. Will not go back or recommend this.course to anyone. Website and pictures are very misleading.

I had low expectations playing here since there are so many bad reviews. Those review are not accurate. Probably made by some unhappy golfers that would find something to complain about if they were given a free round at Augusta. Is this course perfect? No. Absolutely not. Is it worthwhile? ABSOLUTELY!! The good = 1 - the layout is FUN! The way golf should be played. There's other Donald Ross courses nearby, but this one is the best.

2 - Where else can you play a historic course at this price? I wasn't playing great, but then I got to the Hogan's Alley sign on 6. WOW. That changed my whole mood. And what a humbling boost to play a par 3 hole that the Great Ben Hogan shot an 11 !!

3 - The course was in great condition. Not perfect, but much better than most courses in the area at this price point.

4 - The staff were awesome! Customer service is not lost here. Everyone had a smile and was helpful. The starter/ranger even helped me look for my ball on 9! That is pretty impressive. Later on, we saw him on 16. He watched us hit our shots and was cheering us. Felt pretty good to hear that!

The bad =

No clubhouse. It clearly looked under repair. There is a food truck though and the beer cart was always around. May be a big deal for some, but I'm here to play golf so no big deal for me.

2 - Some greens did have spots. But they were few and far between. I've certainly seen worse on courses in the area.

I could go on, but I hope this review gives a clearer picture. Temper your expectations here. Enjoy a fun historic course that gives great value for the greens fee you pay.

Had a 130 pm tee time. Would have finished by 530 which was time of sundown. Ranger told us we had to be back to clubhouse at 515. So we still had two holes to play. And he hounded us . Why have late tee times at full price if your gonna run us off before sundown. Greens were a bit sketchy. No amenities offered.

I've played a lot of golf courses in my life, but this definitely had to be the lowest rated ever.

I carry a 10 handicap and have played since the age of 10.

I played twilight and at 5:15 I was told to leave. Sunset wasn't until 5:40. This wasn't communicated until the ranger came by on the 13th hole. I've never played a course that would kick you off while the sun is up. Also, if it was communicated before booking the round, on the website or even at check in this wouldn't have been an issue. The 13th hole is not a good time to inform a paying customer that they would not be able to finish because the course is picking that time to close.

I've played on worst courses. I work hard to get to the green. Bald spots and burned grass? Start with the greens and work your way back. No one wants to start in the kitchen and end in the toilet.

Bold and dead spots on the greens. Extremely fast. Need serious work.

Great staff, great old layout. Greens have too much slope, fairways need help, tee boxes need a complete renovation.

Tee boxes, fairways, greens, were all in below average condition. Not worth playing here at any price point right now.

The course is not in great condition but okay. The staff was friendly and the pace of play was good. Great place to just work on your game. Not a place to take guest unless they don't know how to play.