About
Hyde Park Golf Club, built in 1925 by Donald Ross, is one of the oldest in Florida. In 1971, the golf course was purchased by former touring professionals Billy Maxwell and Chris Blocker, who have successfully restored it.
Rolling hills, gorgeous Spanish Oaks and towering Southern Pines make Hyde Park a lasting experience. A tour stop for the men's and women's professional golf tours in the 1940s and 1950s, the golf course gained a place in history during the 1947 Jacksonville Open. The great Ben Hogan took an 11 on the par-3 sixth, which became known as "Hogan's Alley." It has a deep-faced bunker to the right and water to the left.
Hyde Park Golf Club measures 6,468 yards from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 70.4, and it has a slope rating of 123.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by hartlenm on 12/21/2025
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Photo submitted by c2voice on 09/30/2025
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Photo submitted by c2voice on 09/30/2025
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Fairway Photo submitted by eleili on 10/05/2024
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Photo submitted by Kingofthecitay on 05/27/2023
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This is the only real scenery on the course Photo submitted by will2b5 on 04/14/2018
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#17 par 3 Photo submitted by jpmorgan08 on 06/07/2013
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par 5 on the front 9 Photo submitted by jpmorgan08 on 06/07/2013
Golfer Reviews
Could be an amazing course
Played here early in the morning, no starter, clubhouse personnel was not very friendly at all. Only saw beverage cart once on hole 9. Greens were not horrible, a little slow but good grass fill. This course could be awesome with a little help.
The course is in good condition .
The course at Hyde Park is well worth the money . The layout is challenging enough and the greens were in good condition . They could use a hospitality cart coming around in this warm weather though !
Good course
Course was in decent shape. Greens were a bit slow and rough needs to be mowed. However, pace of play is great, course is very playable, and tee times are readily available.
Help me catch a criminal
Course was great but while I was playing my round someone damaged my white Ford F-150 truck in the parking lot behind the pro shop. Shoe print and dents on passenger door and passenger side mirror ripped off. Would have been between 12 noon and 4 pm, probably closer to 3 or so. Evidently the course ejected someone playing ahead of me for damaging clubs/golf cart, etc...and it might be this person. If you know who that person is or if you saw someone doing this to my truck, please let the course folks know, or leave a comment here for me, or contact JSO--there is a JSO report of the crime, report# 16-500249. This occurred on Sunday, 7/31/16, between noon and 4 p.m.
West side Jewel
Let me first say I grew up on the westside so a little partial.I love everything about Hyde Park,no houses on course,Donald Ross design, inexpensive and always in decent shape.Friendly service at desk and bar. Go play it!
Top notch condition!
Greens have really responded and are in superb shape. The whole course is spot on right now.
Course Condition Only Fair
Course layout is great but course condition is only fair. Greens were drilled recently (I'm guessing 3 weeks ago) and are still bumpy. Tee boxes and fairways need some TLC. Several of the water coolers on the course were nearly empty. Pace of play on a Monday afternoon was 3.5 hours for 18 holes.
Hidden Gem
They just punched the greens a few weeks ago for the first time in 10-15 years. I really believe this course needs just a bit more TLC and it's going to be great!
Hyde Park
First time to play the Donald Ross lay out. The staff and the course layout are great, the condition of the course not so much. They need a bigger budget to properly care for such a great layout. The staff does the best it can with the budget it has...
Hyde Park
Love the history of this 1925 Donald Ross track. It's always in "average" condition so it's not great but it's not bad either. I always enjoy playing it.
Great day
Excellent course...greens still a little bumpy from the aeration...one of the best golf values in Jacksonville.
Good experience
A Saturday morning tee time is always touch and go with pace of play but it was well regulated and the round was finished in under 3.5 hours. The staff was friendly and the course while busy moved along at a good pace. A couple greens had small dry patches but the pins were placed away from any area like that and the rest of the greens were in nice shape. The layout at Hyde Park is fun with wide fairways or adjacent ones for errant shots to collect. Everyone in our group shot in the mid 80s or better with multiple birdies and an eagle on the gettable par5 14th. I recommend this course for the value and the experience. Go play it!
Clueless Members Ruin a good course
Interesting layout, winter bare fairways, great greens and an obnoxious membership. We were a twosome with cart, behind a walking foursome of members. The front nine was fair at 2 hours, course was full. On the back nine, two groups in front of walkers quit. Regardless, they made our twosome wait on every shot, often at the tee together. No one in front of them. Ruined what could have been a fun day on an old course. Stay away from this asylum, the local players lack of etiquette doesn't overcome value of course
Donald Ross Design
Hyde Park is an old style course, designed by Donald Ross in the almost 100 years ago. The course is cut through old pines and oaks. The winter rye is lush on the greens. They role pretty true but don't forget to get the ball to the hole. The fairways are very tight, but it is February. A cold front was pushing through the day that I played. While the sun was out and the temperatures were well into the 70's, the wind was changing and blowing at over 20mph steadily. Overall a great value for the money, and always a fun golf course to play.
Pretty good greens
First time playing here as home base is as private club. It's certainly an OK municipal course and good value for the cost. The fairways are hard (winter) and not a lot of grass under the ball. Bunkers generally well maintained and greens fair to good.
We were happy with the test - conditions different than our usual and a good way to shine up some rusty skills.
a classic
Hyde Park is a great layout. it gives you a little of everything. some go for it par 5s. some short birdie holes. some risk reward and some layups off the tee. you have to think on this track not just rip it. for a public course its in good shape. lined with old oaks and hanging spanish moss its easy on the eyes and the wallet. what more could you ask for? ive played it many times and will always come back.
Challenging History with Every Shot
Ninety years old and still kicking. You would never guess the course is this old based on the shape it's in. A must play if for no other reason than to say you have.
Good'ol Hyde Park :)
Over-seeding on Greens / Tees settled in pretty good.. Greens still a little slow but roll pretty True / Consistent.. Fairways could use some more cushioning though.. little thin / lots'a tight lies.. Been playing here for Decades & Hyde Park always good for a casual / impromptu round.. Tee-Times generally Not Required , just show up, Start when ready / get in line (if any)...
I've played the old course many many times over the years and there is always a chance to get behind a slow group. Several signs on the course say to let faster groups play through and if you have trouble with that, just skip a hole and drive right by. The course is in good condition, but the greens have been better. Great value and awesome design that allows amateurs to score well. I will be there again tomorrow and many more times to come.