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4.6
413 Reviews (413)
5 Stars
250
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
26
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)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
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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)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
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3 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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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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Beautiful Course with great Scenary

I am still a beginning Golfer so this Course proved pretty challenging for me. The Course was one of the nicest and well maintained Courses I have played at. Will defiantly be making a future trip out here, especially once my game improves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Hidden Gem!

We had a great time golfing at this course. It was my first time and people were all very friendly and the course was in great shape. I love playing at places like this, where there are locals and everyday golfers who just enjoy the game. We'll be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

this is a beatiful course

course was in great shape greens a little bumpy but in a week or two they will be awesome i recomend this course to any level ou will not be dissapointed....

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course but greens were a little slow an bumpy

I think they are going to be plugged soon and will be great soon

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great course spectacular view on hole 15

This was a beautiful course to play on. However I think they overbooked as we had many other groups in front of us. Rate of play was slow. Overall a great course definitely going to go back and play again. Beware as some of the holes have houses on both sides of the fairways and if you have a wicked slice as I do sometimes they come into play and broken windows are the responsibility of the golfer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course, and Weather

Thanks to Golfnow it has made it very affordable to play this wonderful Course. I am a Novice Golfer but Greatly enjoyed playing at Hidden Valley Golf Course... Thank You Golfnow.
Bob

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Back nine is nothing nice!

My first time golfing this great course and it won't be my last. The price was very affordable and the greens were in good shape. First time players don't let the wide open play of the front fool you! The back nine is a whole new course altogether. Bring your camera because the views are spectacular. I'm not a good golfer but it was perhaps one of the hardest back nine I've ever played and I've played a lot of courses especially in te north bay. I recommend this course to anyone. You will have fun.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Dynamite golf course

This is both a fun and challenging course. It is designed for players of all abilities. It is kept in pristine condition. the greens are usually FAST. I love everything about the golf experience at HVL. Oh by the way 6 packs are only $12. Super bargain!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Interesting holes, nice wildlife.

We always have fun at this course. It's in good shape, and the greens are particularly good. The play is relaxed and friendly. It's a little too much for beginners, but has a lot to offer all other players.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

A good value

I like this course because it usually plays fast. It is a simple layout with most holes simply straight ahead until you get to the stretch of holes that take you "up the mountain". The signature hole is a drive off a cliff to the fairway far below. I am an average golfer and this course is manageable for me when I am playing well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

wonderful afternoon of golf

My brother, good friend and myself had an excellent time at Hidden Valley on Tuesday. The course was in great shape and I even broke fifty on the back nine! The weather was perfect and we look forward to playing Hidden Valley again.The deal we received through Golf Now made the afternoon even more special. There were not many other golfers out there and it makes me wonder why more courses don't offer such good deals so that more people participate. After all, more golfers are definitely better than fewer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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