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4.5
136 Reviews (136)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.9
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
98.8%
Recommend this course
126 out of 136 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
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2 Stars
0
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 2 reviews
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4.5
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
5.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Municipal/Resort
Par 72
Length 7155 yards
Slope 135
Rating 73.1

Course Details

Year Built 2003
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Brian Ault (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Mastercard, Visa, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Lodging

Lodging Available

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Reviews

4.5
136 Reviews (136)
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Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best for the money

Great fairways, Great greens, courteous staff. Maybe the best value in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the best State Park courses

Didn't know what to expect but we weren't disappointed. Beautiful surroundings with nice greens and fairways. Most of the course plays through the State Park forest with plenty of natural beauty and wildlife. Course is challenging for all levels and is in way better than average conditions. Pro Shop was well stocked and the staff was very friendly and helpful - before and after our round. Very well maintained facilities and equipment. My wife and I have played most all of the State Courses and this one is at the top of the list for best all-around. We'll definitely be back. You should give it a try. J

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Experience

Great staff.

Well-maintained course.

Beautiful setting.

Traps, woods, water hazards, hills.

Great greens.

Friendly patrons.

A+

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers are in extremely poor shape

The course management continue to ignore the many bunkers on this golf course. The drainage is very poor and they go un-raked by the staff. Players do try to take but mostly we have to pull the ball out because the ball is unplayable.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A new favorite when I'm in town

I was in town for business and got the opportunity to play a round, so I booked here on GolfNow. I love the course. It was fun to play despite being challenging. The condition was great and the setting is beautiful. My only criticism is that the rough areas just off the fairway and greens are so thick and tall that finding a ball that went slightly off was difficult. On 18 I hit a beautiful wedge that sailed a bit long. I watched my ball bounce on the green just over the flag and jump into the rough behind the green. I found and repaired my ball mark, but despite the relatively small area it could have gone to....I couldn't find my ball. That's the only reason I didn't give a 5 Star. I wish a 4.5 Star was available to give though, because the course is very fun to play and for the price the value is amazing. I'll be back next time I'm in town...I'll just be a lot more careful about ball placement. This is not the course to grip it and rip it....fairways are a must.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape for this time of year

They have really worked on a majority of the bunkers and have done a good job! Greens were super healthy for November!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Corse still needs tlc

Course is okay. Not worth $44.75. They are finally trying to get the bunkers in shape. I only play this course with a hot deal on the upside the staff is very friendly and accommodating and the driving ranges Fair

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Always a challenge

Course in good shape for this time of year

Staff friendly

Chicken salad sandwich was awesome

Beautiful setting

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Such a shame

This government built course was by far the best in the area. Doesn't appear that they have enough staff now to keep it up. Beautiful layout, but not near what it used to be.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bubbles

A great course to play. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Definitely a five star course. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Course

Course is in great shape right now. The fairways are excellent with no bare spots. The greens are smooth and fast. This is the best the course has looked in years except for the bunkers which are for the most part awful. I don't understand why they can't be groomed as well as the rest of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Sand was being applied to the greens (routine maintenance), but otherwise in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great views

We really enjoyed the layout and the views. It was a very windy day so the course was chilly and challenging enough. It was early April so the fairways were dormant but course was in good condition. I would definitely recommend this course when in full bloom.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Best Course In Eastern Kentucky

Even though spring has just started, the golf course is already looking to be in great condition and well taken care of over the winter months. Rough perfectly groomed, fairways dormant from winter but greatly enjoyable to hit off of, sand traps need a bit of work some already showing staff has been on that job, and the greens are great. Add in the scenic wildlife and mountain views and it makes for a wonderful round of golf. It's a must play no matter your skill level. Also have to mention how great and friendly the staff at the club house is.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A great layout!

Hidden Cove is a very playable, well laid out, very good test of golf for any level of player. That being said, I was a little disappointed that the course had suffered the ravages of quirky summer weather. The new Bermuda fairways have filled in nicely and we were able to play the ball down, but the rough was sparse with a fair amount of bare spots. The greens rolled well, around 9 on the Stimp, but again, there were bare spots and minor issues on several greens- it didn't impact the play-ability, but it was a distraction. Even with the minor issues we encountered, Hidden Cove should be on a short list of places you want to play in eastern Kentucky-it is definitely worth the the trip!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

By far one of the best course I've ever played. The fairways are perfect since the new grass has came in. The greens are fast and very well maintained. Tee boxes are soft. Only negative thing I can say is some of the sand bunkers need alot of work. Very hard, needs more sand.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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