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4.6
405 Reviews (405)
5 Stars
244
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
97.6%
Recommend this course
391 out of 405 reviews
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4.6
7 Reviews (7)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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7 out of 7 reviews
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4.7
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
33 out of 33 reviews
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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

Accolades

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Reviews

4.6
405 Reviews (405)
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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
Played On
Reviews 164
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor

Course in good shape and very reasonable

People are nice, course is in good shape, price was fantastic. I will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Winter Fun!

The course was wet so cart path only. Greens ran fast and true!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A great surprise with lots of variety!

Course was in great shape, greens were immaculate other than the unrepaired ball marks that earlier players couldn't be bothered with. Fun course, very open with some good challenges along the way. Oh, and the "regulars" we experienced were super friendly, helpful and an absolute delight to first timers, much more so than staff!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

.It's a true test of your abilities. Good shots are rewarded and the opposite for bad shots. You will not be disappointed.

It's a good test of your overall game, because it's two courses in one. The front is long and wide, and the back is shorter, narrower, and hilly. You will use all of the clubs in your bag and you will have to hit a variety of shots. You will love the greens when you get up to them, but you need to play smart to be putting. Never had a bad day on this course, only some bad rounds. The course is well maintained all year long and the clubhouse is a friendly place to end the day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very Good

Greens were superior, fairways in good shape. Fun course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Got a great deal on GolfNow

A very enjoyable golf course with a long, depending on the tees that you play, front nine which is fairly flat. The back nine starts out flat then takes you through the hills-again a very enjoyable layout. The 15th is an elevated tee shot down to the valley floor which you can take several routes to the green depending on your length. The pace of play was good and we finished under 4 hours. It takes a little time to get to the course because of its location but it is worth the drive.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Time!

Thanks to the great rates and the Jr. program we were able to enjoy a great day on the course! Once again my son is out driving me! :)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

slow,slow,slow.mens club?

First time playing this course in a few years.The course is in good shape but pace of play is slow.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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