Hidden Falls GC: #14
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4.4
759 Reviews (759)
5 Stars
408
4 Stars
278
3 Stars
52
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.1
94.2%
Recommend this course
717 out of 759 reviews
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4.2
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.3%
Recommend this course
33 out of 35 reviews
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4.3
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
55
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.5%
Recommend this course
86 out of 92 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value for money make this course a standout choice for central Texas golfers. The engaging layout features numerous doglegs and water hazards, with a practice area included to warm up before your round.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6732 yards
Slope 121
Rating 72.2

Hidden Falls Golf Club is a Leon Howard design that opened in 1974. The course cuts through a pecan grove on the front and what seems like an ocean of water on the back, creating two totally different golf experiences. Howard uncharacteristically left out water on the tight, pecan-lined front, with the wet stuff in play on only one hole. However this one pond plays a role in the best hole on the course, no. 4, which features a pond and waterfall in the landing area off the tee. No. 4 is rated as the most difficult. The more open back nine is dominated by water. No. 10 starts off with a drive of 200-yards-plus over the pond fronting the tee. A small creek comes into play on the next three holes, which lead you to the other signature hole, no. 14. Water lines the left side of the 14th, and the approach is over a small pond. If that's not enough, the final three holes all feature water in play off the tee.

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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Golf Season Year round
Architect Leon Howard (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts 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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Texas (2022 #15)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2014 #11)
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Reviews

4.4
759 Reviews (759)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Undulating Greens 16
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 20
Seniors 15
Beginners 12
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 13

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Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great experience

Greeted as soon as we walked in the door. Friendly service, fun course. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the better ones

Probably one of the best courses I've played in Texas

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course, great staff

It’s a little old school and that’s what I loved, course is in the best condition I’ve seen in Texas so far this summer and the staff was super helpful and friendly. It was our first time playing this course and unlike a lot of places they were very helpful and not pretentious. The range was included in the tee time and the seat covers on the cart made us much more comfortable for the duration of the round. No spectator fee, all around the best experience I’ve had with a golf course in Texas

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Nice place for such a horrible experience

By "horrible experience" I do NOT mean the course was horrible. It was my game that would frighten women and children.

If I were to suggest changes at Hidden Falls, it would be 1) add bunkers and 2) mow down the tee boxes (pretty shaggy). Greens are great. Fairways are great. Service is great.

What would be even greater? If the good folks at Hidden Falls would give me a mulligan. I'll do better next time...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Robert

Greens are bumpy and extremely slow. They are thick Bermuda that has not been cut or rolled well. Balls didn’t roll true.

Fairways and tee boxes are average.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course very affordable

Enjoyed playing. Greens seem to play a little slow due to length of grass. Played an just over 3 hours. Very forgiving course. Assists with pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Times

I shot my lowest round ever here. Nice challenge. No sand, but a lot of water holes on the back 9. Really impressed and the restaurant was good also. Had a great and I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good course

The greens are thick and really bumpy. They need to mow them down to roll a bit smoother. Need to hit every putt so hard to get it close to the hole. No need to read these greens because they will bump and hop out of the line.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly Pro Shop Staff. Greens need work though

Had bad luck with my golf shoes. My right shoe bottom came loose and i’d asked Pro Shop staff member if he had any adhesive or duct tape to fix my shoe but didn’t have any. However he offered to give me a new pair of shoes. Because of the situation he elected to give them to me half off. Great guy and very friendly!

Only complaints are the greens need some work (very bumpy) but speed was good. Also need to have a cart girl or someone that comes by on the course with drinks/food

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Fun!

Had a good time the course was not what I expected the dog legs force certain shots so that was different and fun. Greens they are covered with grass no bare spots , they need trimmed and rolled they do not roll smooth at all so prepare to be frustrated.

Good not great place.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Behind a 5 SOME….

I am pretty regular at Hidden Falls; 3-4 times a month, and enjoy the course, the staff, and overall atmosphere….

My last round though, I found myself waiting behind a 3-some, who was delayed by the 5-some in front on them on the front nine holes. Two of the 3-some didn’t continue on the back nine holes out of their frustration. The third gentlemen joined my and my guest on #10.

We found ourselves stuck behind this 5-some of, what appeared to be members with their own carts and taking their sweet time. They musta had money on the round, cause they were extremely deliberate on every shot and spent a lot of time on each putting green.

Thank God they quit after #16.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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