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4.6
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.2
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390 out of 404 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
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4.9
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About

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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4.6
404 Reviews (404)
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Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 174
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has beautiful layout.

The golf course has beautiful lay out. The greens are in good condition. Back nine is fun. Green fees is reasonable. The staffs are friendly. Great restaurant. Recommend.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Gorgeous course and great value

This hidden gem is tucked away up by Clear Lake and offers some tremendous views, friendly staff and regular golfers, reliable carts, and inexpensive beer. The only downside to this course is that you need to drive a bit to get there...but the trip isn't so bad if you pair it up with a trip to nearby Napa and Calistoga.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

True greens, excellent pace of play

good pace of play to make an enjoyable round. Good challenge

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

defenitely a course worth playing. Great staff and very well maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

A few really good holes

I would give the course 3.5 stars if I could. It lost the half for the front nine, which are very flat and muni-ish, stuck into a neighborhood of 1970's era retirement/vacation homes--and not particularly attractive ones. Several holes on the back nine, however, make this course worth a visit. Several beautiful holes work their way uphill through a forest (you will feel like you are in the foothills), and end at a hole that is 250 feet above the fairway. I didn't believe the website, as 250 is very high, but this hole really is and it's spectacular. The last couple of holes cut through more old neighborhood. Overall I'm glad I went but don't feel like I need to go back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were outstanding, very fast and true. I would rate the greens a ten.

The course was in great condition, but several holes work was been done and it was necessary to hit from a much shorter tee box. This was done on the most fun par 5. I hit a 5 wood and a nine iron to be on in two, that's how much they shortened the hole.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course

it is one of the best golf course i've played in long time. wide open fairways. green's are fast, good for the game. planning on returning to the course and play round again.

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

week end get away

Wife and I went to Clear lake for the weekend (from Sacramento) and played here. We had a very fun time with lots of interesting holes. The back nine was very fun. Will return again. Great drinks at Mullignas

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course is challenging

Played on a Sunday. Very busy but kept moving. Marshall's on course. A little bit of everything on this course. Fun to play

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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