Hiddenbrooke Golf Club

The course has a very nice and challenging layout,

the greens were in very good conditions, however the fairways are just Ok.

I did not like the roug,h, they are really thick and tall, so if you want to score say in the fairway.

Areas of improvements: no question the t-boxes a lot of opportunities and also the bunker, they are just dirt.

I will play again for sure.

Always enjoy this course. Greens rolled better than they looked, high rough, fun

Now that Troon has taken over the management of this course, the course seems to be improving, week by week.

The fairways are green, the greens are green and the rough is being mowed!

If there had been more sand to the bunkers, I’ d have rated the condition of the course as having 4 stars, instead of 3.

I really like what Troon is doing the the course. Keep up the good work!

This is a hidden gem. You can usually get on easily, the cost is minimal (especially compared with other Bay Area courses), and the course itself is challenging, interesting and well maintained. Tough greens to putt. Palmer made a good one here.

Run by Troon Golf.

Don't walk it- you will be wiped out. Very hilly and can get hot

Loved playing this course. It’s tough - if you don’t hit straight you will become frustrated. Fairways are narrow, hilly, tree lined with water hazards everywhere. Greens are mean. Can’t wait to play again.

Course is in great shape, pace of play was great, finished in 3 hrs.

I write a review about Hiddenbrooke about once or twice each year, to gauge the progress. Still needs to come a ways, and expected more from Troon. This is a great layout, challenging and fun. Off course amenities are solid, the grill and drinks are good. The course once was so much fun, and is less than ideal because of (1) crappy uneven tee boxes (mats would be better almost), (2) uneven and poorly maintained bunkers (maybe getting better glacially) and (3) poor rough and off the fairway maintenance. The last one is very frustrating because they don't mow off the cart paths and you lose far too many balls that are a foot from the path. I have no idea why it's so hard to fix the tee boxes (17 has been ripped up for so long that weeds have grown back into the area they prepped for a new sod), It still is fun when you don't get stuck behind a slow 4 (or a 5). They need to fix the boxes all of them and move the grill to the main clubhouse and set up a public drinking area where you can watch people come in on 18 (like Half Moon Bay),

Online price was outstanding and the course is freaking great. Greens are terrific and smooth as well as the fairwaysi. And the burgers are so tasty and get a big yummers.

Great course! Would be better if there was more sand in the bunkers (what else is new in the Bay Area?). Will be back next week to challenge this course again!

Overall, this course is very nice and I do give it my recommendation. Greens run quick but not too quick, and fairways are crisp. Course layout is challenging; some target golf and some long holes from the tips so bring your Big Dog and a go to 250 yard wood/hybrid. Rough could use a little water and trimming. Biggest issues were with the tee boxes and bunkers. Tee boxes need evenly grown green grass and to be leveled out. Bunkers need to have a consistent sand type and be maintained to stay as soft as the sand type will allow. This course has so much potential, and it’s been over a year since Troon has taken over but I haven’t seen the “world class golf experience” as described by Mike Ryan, E-VP, COO, Troon.

The course overall is a nice layout that is challenging and fun with elevation changes, some water hazards and OB areas. It is quite and somewhat secluded. Course is well maintained with good condition greens that mostly roll true and well manicured fairways and rough. The T boxes are another story. They really need some work, very chewed up and and lumpy to the point it was difficult finding a flat stance on several. Bunkers are also in need of work with very little sand. Overall a nice layout but with some work on the T boxes and bunkers would be more enjoyable to play.

This used to be my favorite public course in the East Bay, but the course conditioning has really suffered. Tee boxes are a mess and the greens are bumpy. I'll still keep this on the rotation because I enjoy the layout, but I hope they put some effort in the conditioning.

As the title states, the greens and fairways are in outstanding shape. Greens rolling true, pretty slick and firm, but holding approach shots. Troon golf has taken over management of the course, and clearly these have been their two areas of focus. The bunkers are hard, almost not maintained. Tee boxes are mostly a mess and need an overhaul. But some tee boxes not in play appear in great condition, so they will probably rotate to those and start work on the others at some point. The rough is tough but fair when mowed. When not mowed it is very penal, and finding your ball is next to impossible (which is unfair for a public track). Pace of play early morning is exceptional. Range has always been iffy, hitting into a hillside, and isn't always available if you have an early tee time. For now you can't beat the price for the fairways and greens on a former LPGA tour stop layout.

Today the driving range was closed without notice.

Could have posted on the website, Facebook, called or emailed those with tee times booked in advance. The design of the driving range is terrible and ripe for balls getting lost, but this is a known issue that apparently has escaped management. They have balls "on order" but apparently didn't anticipate the need. No offer was made to compensate players for the inconvenience. Way to care about your customers Troon! Easy thing would have been to offer a free small bucket of balls when I come back. Total blown opportunity. I won't be back any time soon and probably will not renew my Troon Card membership.

I booked 10:50am saturday only to get to the course and be told we were booked at 11:18. I checked my email & had 2 emails from golfnow. One confirmed 10:50 & another for 11:18. How? We waited. The course layout is good. The course condition is poor. All the tee boxes are brutal. Rounded dirt piles. Our cart had 2 bald front tires. One cart died on the 14th hole. My cart would lurch forward 5 seconds after I parked it every time. The pace was slow slow slow, nobody moved anyone along. The staff was friendly but I definitely got the impression this course is in serious trouble.

When we arrived after my hour and thirty minute drive we were told we had to wait for a cart. When we received a cart they said it should be good enough to make at least nine holes then they will change it after nine holes. I'm willing to work with that. After the first hole we were pushing it to the second green where it wouldn't move anymore. None of the bunkers were raked prior to play. Not like previous players didn't take but the ground crew doesn't take care or them after the course gets watered. You would expect after the long drive and the experience maybe compensation would be in order but i emailed their director and nothing as far as that. Not worth the gamble of taking that drive and having the same experience.

Course is good. Hit it down the middle or have a tough time. Best course for the $ in twilight hour. Bang for buck is there and worthwhile always. Greens were really good even with a few weeds ya’ll need to get on that.

How many rounds have I played here over the last two decades? Enough to say that I make putts and hit greens and fairways.

The course has a wind that is nasty when against on 13. One putt eight greens ere while they were running about 10-11, seemed like nothing missed. At 12 stimp speed, these become very nasty. A must play I don’t care what anyone says. Love the course.

the tee boxes were really bad, not flat with lots of bald patches. in some areas the rough had been mowed and tons of clumps of dead grass were laying around and obviously had been there a few days. fairways and greens were okay. love the layout but this course has seen better days.