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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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0
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
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%
Recommend this course
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 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
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

nice, clean course

We had a great day. It was hot, but nice clean course. I lost my glasses on the course and got a call a few days later that they had them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

A Hidden Jewel !!

Plays long even from the white tees..Would have to drive 2 counties to find a better course, for the price. Hats off to whoever maintains the overall condition of the course, especially the putting greens. Every hole, the greens roll consistent. I drive 75 mins to play this course, every other week. It's on my "to do" list___

Practice facility is worth noting too, including the clean men's restroom. Bar & Restaurant, has a great outdoor seating area to cool off after a birdie, par, bogey free round . Lol, Good Luck!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Best Back Nine!

This course offers a relatively basic front 9 experience, however, the back 9 is where this course really shines. One of the best times I've had during a 9 hole period. Great variety, some reachable par 5s, a short but tricky par 3 and a par 4 with a drop in elevation well over 100 feet. The course was in good shape over the holiday weekend. Pace of play was pretty slow on the front 9, but the $2 beers at the turn definitely helped the process. If you're in the neighborhood this course is definitely worth a visit.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great signature holes

Great course , great value! Beautiful scenery, tons of wildlife. The greens are in great shape. Even with the very hot summer, the course stayed in excellent playing condition. Staff is great.
If you have never played here, you are missing a jewel in the north wine country.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great course,nice 19th hole

great course, nice 19th hole. we met some friends and had a couple of beers,everyone was friendly,and the beer was cold

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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