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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
2.8
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
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4.2
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Conditions
3.8
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Layout
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Pace
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4.1
86.2%
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Course Highlights
Hyde Park's challenging layout features fun doglegs, tricky elevated greens, and open fairways that consistently reward recent visitors. Friendly staff, smooth pace of play, and outstanding value make this course a top pick in Jacksonville.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6468 yards
Slope 123
Rating 70.4

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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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1925) Stanley Thompson

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

3.9
563 Reviews (563)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 13
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 34
Elevation Changes 29
Water Hazards 29
This course/club is great for:
Locals 51
Beginners 29
Seniors 28
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 54
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 13

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for the price

Nice course was a little wet with all the rain we've had but not to bad. A few of the greens had bare spots but overall in good condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Open Your Shoulders

This course is well laid out with its tree lined fairways. Holes were challenging and from the back tees you could certainly let loose with your driver. The greens were running very true. An enjoyable game despite the short shower.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great for the price

Played on a Saturday with my wife. I got a deal on Golfnow for $17.50 each. Upon arrival the clubhouse staff was friendly and engaging. The course appeared packed but they allowed us to go early. The greens were very consistent, a few had minor issues which didn't interfere with our game. Overall, I highly recommend Hyde Park.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Average / convenient

Only a few holes have a ball washer at them, too many tree roots if your on edge of fairway and especially rough, not O.B. Some greens still have bare spots. I only play this course when I can get big discount price and I live a half mile away. Not a $30-$40 course like they charge and they rarely offer deals. Better courses in the area for that price. Asked for a Large ice tea, they have one size (small 12oz at most) for $1.50.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hyde park is a must for the weekend golfer.

I enjoyed the course and the staff, its a must play in Jacksonville.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Donald Ross Says It All

As you can tell by the title I love Donald Ross designed courses. No Tee Time (did not book on GolfNow) and a single player often times spells trouble but the staff was great and paired me up with a young local guy who knew the course. Nicely wooded with not a lot of water but a challenging layout. Greens could use some attention but the fairways were in good shape along with the majority of the tee boxes. Played in less than 4 hours as it was a weekday. As my daughter lives within a short drive from the course I will be returning. Another good point, $25.00 for Sr's, Law Enforcement and Military.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average

I typically play beautiful courses which have fast and receptive greens and lush fairways and tee boxes. So in saying that this course is probably good for the average golfer just looking for a semi decent course. Tee boxes have grass not sand, the slow greens were covered with grass and no terrible dead spots, not super bumpy which was a surprise. Fairways were long so don't expect ANY roll. My issue is every time I play here I feel like I'm putting the pro shop staff out, like they have more important things to do then take my money. Most courses I play the people seem happy to see me and are polite. These people, at best, are indifferent. So as the title says I rate this course AVERAGE to below average and would almost always play somewhere else.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Neat old Donald Ross course.

I play this course 3+ times a month. Not a new, plush course. It is as golf was played in 1950's, except with carts. Would be a great walking course if they allowed it earlier.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Practice Course on the West Side

The layout of this course is pretty good with the last 4 holes being the most challenging. Some 4s and 5s are reachable for eagle pretty easily. My favorite way to improve my game and gauge my club distance.

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

Not in great condition

Course wasn't packed, went out at 12 and was done by 3:30. Fairways and greens were not in great shape. Probably wouldn't play here again, other courses in the area are better.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You get what you pay for

Greens were in rough shape partly because of maintenance and partly because people don't know how to fix their ball marks. Great course just needs some TLC.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

BRING IT IN

I was visiting Jacksonville and was fortunate to have time to for eighteen holes. There was a 5:06 tee time available at Hyde Park, so a coworker and I reserved it. When we arrived scatter showers were all around the course and the guy at the register pointed out that there are no rain checks. We took a chance and were rewarded as the rain passed us by.

There were few other golfers so we quickly made our way around the course. It was a perfect afternoon until we walked off the thirteenth green. A seasoned gentleman (with Miller Lite in hand) drove his cart up to us and said, “I need you guys to take in.” I looked at my phone and it was twenty minutes after seven, the sun sets at eight thirty. So I asked, “Why?” He gave me an angry look and said, “Cause I been here since eight o'clock this morning, and I am ready to go.” I told him we paid for eighteen holes and clearly had time to finish. He explained that we could come back the following day and see about getting reimbursed. Then he said, “Bring it in,” and drove off.

We did not feel that this was fair, especially after being reminded at check in that there would be no rain checks. So we continued playing, even as Miller Lite Man yelled at us from the cart barn near the fourteenth fairway. My coworker has a very short fuse, so I apologize to Miller Lite Man for any obscenities that may have been yelled back at him. We played the remaining holes in a less relaxed mood, and turned the cart in ten minutes after eight. We were only two players, but eighteen holes in three hours does not seem to me an unreasonable pace.

I have never commented on a golf course before, and I do it now hoping to keep others from having a good afternoon spoiled by an encounter with this unhappy employee. I feel sorry for anyone who must work long hours, but Miller Lite Man should take the subject up with his employer, not paying customers. I like Hyde Park and this will stop me from coming back, but please do not offer late afternoon tee times if the staff is not willing to honor them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Mr.

I like everything about the golf course but I was disappointed that I didn't see any Rangers or Starters,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Old Course - Poor Shape

Really basic course compared to most of what you'll find in the area. Strange though.

Course was packed. Fairways and greens were OK. Not great but OK. Layout is very basic and a bit short.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soggy

I've played Hyde Park before. We played after a heavy rain and the course was a little wet but is in great condition. You can find nicer courses for cheaper in jacksonville. This place is proud of themselves.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

OUTSTANDING DONALD ROSS DESIGN

GREAT LAYOUT, GREENS IN EXCELLANT CONDITION. LOCAL KNOWLEDGE IS VERY IMPORTANT. LAID-BACK, AT HOME FEELING ALL DAY, THANKS TO THE FRIENDLINESS OF THE STAFF AND FELLOW GOLFERS.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE--GREAT TIME

I have played this course many times over the years,& it's still as fun and much of a challenge as ever.With all the rain we've had,the course was in great shape.Look forward to playing there again this weekend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

The golf course is in good shape..Wasn't a tough course..There was course forgiveness because of the fairways were next to one another. I enjoyed the course very much. I was also very scenic.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good test of your gold game

fairways not the best but acceptable. greens in good condition and elevation will test your approach game.
course is in front of you but requires good tee balls and exacting approach.
will play it again soon as it owes me one.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

greens best in long time

Fairways so-so as usual but greens best in a long time - smooth and quick - enjoy them while it lasts

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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