Hyde Park Golf Club

I had not played there in about a year but you can definitely see the progression of the conditions 🤔

We were a group of 4 and 3 of which are relatively new to golf. We knew our pace of play was slower so if we finished a hole and the next group was catching up, we’d let them pass. The ranger totally ignored that the groups that were originally behind us ended up in front of us and the ranger came up to us on two occasions telling us to play faster and that we are 30 minutes behind (because we let 3 groups play ahead this was inaccurate) so this did nothing but infuriate us. We understood we were slower so let others play ahead, the other players were grateful yet the ranger made the situation worse.

We were disappointed with the condition of several greens since the last time we played the course. A month ago they were plush and fast. Now there are several greens with bare areas and numerous tee boxes where it is difficult to find grass to tee off.

Just go play it- it’s a little scruffy around the edges, some of the greens need work, but I loved the layout and challenge of the sloping greens, that were running great. Don’t get behind the greens or the ball above the hole. Upgraded carts - waiting in GPS screens but GPS still installed , so you’ll get beeped and can only go in reverse if you get too close to greens. Clubhouse is in disrepair but they have a nice food trailer and clean bathrooms. The driving range is really nice - good turf with grass- you get aged range balls in a ziploc bag from the proshop. The antennas are a constant sight but not really in play- just on 10 Tee Ball. Go Play and have fun.

Always a good golfing experience. Course is challenging with elevation changes, doglegs, bunkering, etc. Add in the historical factor plus a Donald Ross design and you have an awesome "back to the future" mix going on. I played in Feb. '24 so some of the fairway grass shows winter conditions: bare, dormancy & tight lies. But, all the greens & tee boxes are in excellent shape. The main clubhouse remains under renovation so there are still temporary buildings in use. If you haven't played HP you gotta do it.

Played midday on a beautiful day for golf in the Florida winter. The course was wet from some rain, but very playable. Some Fairways and greens were thin and had been sanded. Tearing down the clubhouse, so no permanent restrooms or food.

This is probably the last of the accessible causes in Jacksonville that I've gotten to play. It took a while to get here but it was worth it. I didn't realize the history of the course as it was a PGA tour stop at one time and the great Ben Hogan took an 11 on the par 3 sixth hole.

There is even a plaque commemorating the event on the 6t h tee. In his honor, unintentionally, I too popped a ball into the water. This proves, as I thought, that I am very similar to Ben Hogan.

The course isn't in great shape because it is mid-February but it isn't bad either. The man in the pro shop was happy to discuss the history of the course and point out the list of past champions and to remind me to see the plaque on the 6th hole.

Unfortunately, the old clubhouse is undergoing renovations and I wasn't able to get in there. I surely will be back and will be able to walk where the champions walked.

As for the course, the typical Donald Ross feature of a false front is evident on several greens. Be careful and, on the other hand, try not to be above the pin as it is impossible stop the ball and you can run right off the false front. This makes a very tricky shot to the green where you want to be between the pin and a drop off.

For the price it fine, greens were in good shape and were exceptionally fast.