Hiddenbrooke GC
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4.1
1297 Reviews (1297)
5 Stars
374
4 Stars
603
3 Stars
195
2 Stars
72
1 Stars
53
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
1089 out of 1297 reviews
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4.3
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
98.6%
Recommend this course
70 out of 71 reviews
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4.2
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
96.2%
Recommend this course
101 out of 105 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Arnold Palmer-designed layout consistently earns praise for its challenging variety of holes, elevated tees, and fast-rolling greens in excellent condition. Friendly staff and strong value for money make it a well-rounded choice for capable golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6619 yards
Slope 142
Rating 73.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (1995) Ed Seay (1995)

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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
1297 Reviews (1297)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 19
Brunch 16
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 71
Bunkers 59
Water Hazards 54
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 51
Locals 44
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 32
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 56
In the 'Burbs 39
Convenient to the City 23

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Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 60
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Hiddenbrooke review. October 2017

Got a great deal on GolfNow.

The greens need some TLC.

The bunkers are a bit light on sand.

Overall though, I love the layout of the course and more than half of the holes have character.

Hoping that Troon will be able to get this course back to the way it was at the beginning. At that time it rated 5 stars, across the board.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
California Advisor
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Comeback

Follow up to a 4 star review a few months back: The tee boxes are improved and flatter...nice work. I have played Black or Blue tees for the entire year and seen about Six rounds this year here.

The GREENS WERE FABULOUS! Tour quality and fast. They have been good all year...today they were a perfect 10. At least running 12 on stimpmeter.

There are still some dry spots on the course with grass nearby, and some overly wet spots near greens where ball plugs, that's an easy fix. Course looks great and plays tough right now. Rough and sand looks good too in most spots, they are not there to be easy. Any complaints about the course are not warranted at this time. I shot rounds of 73, 71, 70, and 68 here this year(had it to 6 under at one point thru 16). Had a tough time breaking 80 today! Perfect weather and a perfect track once again. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love it

Cant get enough of this course, love the layouts and the challenges.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in terrible conditions. Fairways are dried out. Tee boxes are in terrible shape. Rough is kept too long for amateurs. Barely missed the fairway on several holes. I wasn't able to find my ball in the rough. It's a shame because it use to be an awesome course that I didn't mind spending the money on.

Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/29/2017

Totally agree. I hope they turn this place around. Its seriously a shame to let such an awesome course rot.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great value..challenging course, good condtions, good pace, great staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A hidden gem

Great & challenging layout, high tee boxes, staff always friendly & helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This Arnold Palmer design has seen better days

Rumor has it the owner asked for a bare bones management contract. So there is not real sand in the bunkers, fairways have bald spots and the restaurant closes at 5:00.

The course has plenty of challenge and the layout provides something for everyone. I play this course a few times each year and the past few years have not seen improvement in course conditions.

On a sunny Friday, the course had few backups and played smoothly as long as you can find a tee box not under repair.

I have enjoyed this course for the past 15 years but this is the worst condition I have seen it.

Recommended if you can live with less then perfect conditions for the rates charged.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hiddenbrooke needs love

I usually love this course, but when I played the course was NOT in great shape, bathrooms not stocked, and no Marshal to keep it moving...over 5 hours and I could not finish the last two holes it went so long!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/26/2017

Funny! He didn't comp my round after a bad review.

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Commented on 09/20/2017

The head of management contacted me and let me know That they are working hard to improve the course. He comped me a round and took excellent care of me. That's the best customer service I've seen in a very long time. I love Hiddenbrooke golf course, I will be back!

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sad state of neglect.

Friendly staff and beautiful views. Greens are a disaster with competing strains of grasses making for a ridiculous bumpy mess. Burnt fairways, lumpy trashed tee boxes, dead animal carcasses on several holes, trash and litter strewn about, overgrown rough, unkempt wooded areas flowing out onto the course, bunkers filled with more mud and rocks than sand, trashed driving range with little to no grass on the hitting surface. I don't think that this is what Arnold Palmer had in mind. Hopefully Troon can turn this place around because a beautiful course like this should be taken care of. I was told tee boxes and bunkers are scheduled to be cleaned up. I was also told that "Troon can only improve the course as much as the owner is willing to invest in the process." Sadly I won't be back anytime soon. Yocha Dehe and Diablo Grande are much better Troon courses for the money. Hiddenbrook does have one thing going for it, its dirt cheap. Guess you get what you pay for...

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were in terrible condition as was the tee boxes. Fairways were flooded and rough about 3" tall

Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neglected

The course is in deplorable condition. Burnt fairways, mud filled bunkers, Greens checkered with two grasses make for a ridiculously bumpy mess, lumpy barely covered tee boxes, several rancid animal carcasses on multiple holes, driving range trashed, and litter strewn across the property. Arnold Palmer's name should be removed from the property. According to staff they're currently working on refurbishing the tee boxes and then the bunkers in the spring. Maybe TROON can bring this place around again. I won't be returning anytime soon. Sad to see such a gem of a course falling apart. Apparently the owner is unwilling or unable to fork over the Necessary funds to properly maintain the facility. I hope he sells it and opens up a put put course. Sounds like that's a better fit for him since there's no maintenance involved with one.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Mud Pit

Tee boxes were a mess.

Greens were punched not too long ago, multiple types of grass on greens causing terrible rolls.

Fairways were a swamp, over watered.

They tout the course was on roto for the LPGA, AND it is an Arnold Palmer design, but, as it stands, it's a complete mess.

Hopefully Troon's money and management will make this cool layout actually playable.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hiddenbrooke

Still a very solid course. The conditions (bunkers under repair) we're a little below par, but overall the course was in decent shape. Absolutely a great deal $33 on a Saturday including (I normally walk, but it was 98○).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome Course

Hiddenbrook is an amazing course which challenges the best players and delivers on great shots.

The tee boxes are cycling and are being repaired so the front boxes are in use making the Par 5s reachable in two strokes.

I say for three Eagles yesterday and shot a 73.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Anonymous
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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