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4.6
413 Reviews (413)
5 Stars
250
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
97.8%
Recommend this course
399 out of 413 reviews
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4.6
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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10 out of 10 reviews
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4.7
34 Reviews (34)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
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34 out of 34 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, smooth greens, and plush fairways make this hidden gem a standout value for golfers of all levels. The course layout offers wide-open front nine play before tightening into a uniquely challenging and rewarding back nine.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6708 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.5
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Hidden Valley Lake Golf Course (Northern California)
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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round
Architect William F. Bell (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts required; No tank tops or halter tops.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.6
413 Reviews (413)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 8
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value; Well-Maintained, Straight forward

Very nice public track. The greens and fairways are well maintained and it is set up nicely for the average golfer.
The back 9 is definitely more interesting and picturesque than the front, but the front is more open and forgiving.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth 1 hr drive from Santa Rosa

Tee boxes, fairways and greens are all well maintained. Played from white tees and not a boring, flat track. Some greens well elevated and most have bunkers right and left, 15th tee box waaayy above the fairway. Creeks and ponds come into play on several holes. Very fair course with wide fairways on most holes. Pace was about 3-12 hrs, but probably due to 11:15 tee time since it can get hot here. This day was nice though, mid 80s with a breeze. Will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The 15th is one of the greatest views of any course anywhere.

I had a great time playing. Although I was a single as it was late in the day and everyone was mostly a foursome or two that asked me to play through, the course was not crowded and it was a very enjoyable day, warmer than I would expect late in the afternoon. The greens were challenging and in good shape and the fairways were in good shape as well. I will be back. You probably don't want to walk this course because of the back nine; unless you really want a hike. The terrain reminds me of the Texas Hill country with some really great vistas.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Bargain, Friendly, Low Stress

Great course. Relaxed atmosphere. Great to be on an 18 hole championship course and not be pressured by high strung golfers on ego trips. All very mellow and very friendly. Other golfers were very nice and talkative. Love that type of vibe.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

#15 hole worth the money alone!!

I'd pay the green fees again just to play the 15th hole again. What a view! And then theres the tee shot! The sign says it all, "Good luck"!! Lol. Beautiful course. Greens were a little slow but still rather true. All in all, very pleased with my experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

awesome

Great course from the blues. Challenging holes...first hole is a beast of a par 4..course flows well..great staff..highly reco!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

This course is fun, scenic & challenging

The course is in great shape and the greens are in excellent condition. Paired up with 2 other singles and had a fun round. It makes you think about your next shot and is a great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course

Tee time was bunched behind us wasn't off 1st green and had someone hitting into us. Other than that great course beautiful landscape staff was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

where am i?

Great course all the way around. Kept me interested and challenged. Can't wait to go back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Valley

The course played tough. Rough was LONG. Greens were to slow for my liking. Let slot of putts short. Besides those 2 things...A great deal and beautiful place.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice

We went when they were working on the greens and only played back nine but loved it, cant wait to go back and get full course. #15 is awsome! Easy birdie with nice fade shot.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day

Even though the greens had just been plugged, the overall course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome course, great views, plenty of space for some errors, and great price on golfnow.com

I have played many Courses all over the state of California, and this is easily one of my favorites. With all the long holes, and the cliff shot on the back which is right after a hole-in-one par 3, this is a great course of many different ranges of challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

First time

The course is in average shape, but has some interesting holes. Some of the homes around it are pretty run down. Overall for the "hot rate", it was a deal. It ranks one below Ukiah, which is also more money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bang for the buck

Great value and a quality layout! Cant wait to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

In great condition!

Hidden Valley is in outstanding condition! 90 degree cart rule and the fairways are in mid season form. While it was very windy, the greens are rolling well and the rough while lush, is mowed and also in mid season form.

I picked up a $17 hot deal and this course is well worth the drive (if you don't live locally) and plays long and fair from the tips at over 6700 yards, one of the longest around. Most par 4's are 400 plus yards, the longest at 461 yards. The par 3's on the front at 189 and 210. The par 5's are a great place to make up ground on your score and are reachable or easily have a short club in your hands for a third. Make it through the front 9 at over 3500 yards and then play the back 3100 plus to make up some ground. A great course with some great scenery and a challenge from the back at 72.5/125.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 177
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Good course and plenty of challenges with lots of elevation changes

They had a frost delay the day we played but the course management did a good job getting us out on time and working with the weather. Course had been mowed and all the greens were in good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very accommidating staff

My friend and I were running late for our Saturday morning tee time so I called the Pro Shop to let them know and see if they could push our time back. I spoke to Rick at the Pro Shop, he was understanding and accommidating. Overall, I thought the course conditions were above average and will be back.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Aside from one hole where the tee-off is elevated high above - and out-of-sight of - the fairway (you will lose your ball on the drive so just whack it as hard as you can) it's a great course with a lot of variety.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice and easy course.

Enjoyed playing. Nice and easy course. First nine flat wide open fairways. Second nine more calling and fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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