Forest Hills GC
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4.2
726 Reviews (726)
5 Stars
363
4 Stars
269
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
87.2%
Recommend this course
665 out of 726 reviews
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4.6
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
19 out of 19 reviews
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4.5
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
95.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 44 reviews
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Course Highlights
An impressive layout with excellent conditions and scenic views makes this course a top public option in the area. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently enhance the overall experience.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7140 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Golf Season Year round
Architect Donald Ross (1926) Arnold Palmer (2004) Arnold Palmer (1984) Ed Seay (1984)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire. No denim permitted.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

4.2
726 Reviews (726)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Brunch 13
Patio Dining 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 33
Bunkers 31
Elevation Changes 29
This course/club is great for:
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 23
Walkers 22
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
Worth the Drive 17
Near the Airport 10

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Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Historical Gem

First off this is really where Bobby Jones starting his romp ending in his four majors. There is basically a Bobby Jones Museum next to the grill room...Secondly, this is a Donald Ross gem which is being carefully restored.

Augusta University plays here so they are required to maintain a certain level of quality under NCAA rules.

Scenic, challenging, historic and reasonably priced.

Go play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course

I know the greens have been an issue. Its early. Front 9 path completed, great on my back.

Pace of play a little issue. Have to promote ready golf.

our foursome came on a very slow 2some with caryt

Just a awsome friendly staff and course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Staff could be friendlier

The course is and awesome layout, the preseason condition

was good. I think in a month to six weeks the condition will

be outstanding, I plan to play there again when on my next

visit for the Masters.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Scalped

I've played here a bunch over the last few years and usually have been extremely pleased. Unfortunately, the course is in really poor shape. Seems they scalped the course and there is little grass left. Greens have many patches of sand, collars non existent, fairways bare and tee boxes are terrible. The par 3's are nothing more than sand filled divots. They try to mask this with green paint. I know they had some issues last spring/summer but had seemed to recover by the fall. Hopefully they can get a handle on things much quicker this time around as again it's a wonderful track and a true joy to play when conditions are good. It will be months before I consider going back.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

Great course layout! Love the difficulty and greens were in great shape considering its winter. They were a little sandy but that is to be expected this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

Greens were pretty rough, unexpectedly. Usually good but not good right now. Pace of play pretty rough which is usually since nobody manages the tee times. I usually play the River Club which is a lot better. Forest Hills will work if you just need to get a round in.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 186
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 208
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

We enjoyed playing this course. Greens and tee boxes were great. We would recommend playing this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

bring your game in

it's a tough course and the greens are challenging to say the least, a small mistake you'll pay big as you go along.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

GREAT COURSE

ALWAYS FAST AND HARD GREENS.

HELPS TO MAKE YOU A BETTER PUTTER.

WOULD ENCOURAGE FORESOMES TO LET MUCH FASTER PLAYERS TO PLAY THROUGH AND READY GOLF.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 12/21/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Forest Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Did not play

Made mistake and ended up with prepaid booking instead of my usual “pay at the counter”which was about $250 for the foursome and unfortunately pulled my back on thanksgiving and couldn’t play and that’s when I realized the prepaid status was non refundable. Still being a nice guy I called the course and told them I we would not be there. Live and learn eh.

But will be back there to play another time as I love the course. Just will not “pre-pay”

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 12/04/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the prepaid booking and the non-refundable status. Thank you for sharing your experience and we appreciate your understanding. We look forward to welcoming you back to our course in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Look for other options first

They do 8 minute tee times. Expect nothing less then 5 hours plus

Never saw a beverage cart the entire time. Pack like you are going camping because you will be out there all day.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/20/2023

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by our 8-minute tee times and the absence of a beverage cart during your visit. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, and we appreciate your feedback.

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice place but Sloooowww pace

Had a fun day until I caught the slowest group ever. Literally, there were six groups bunched up behind them. two waiting on the tee box and three on the hole behind them. I ended up just jumping back to the front nine to finish my round. really sucked that the only time I actually got a cart that I was just sitting in it waiting for some farts to spend 15 min on each green.

Now for the good... The front nine is in great shape! the new concrete paths and layouts were pristine. Cant wait to see how the back nine turns out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/17/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the slow pace of play during your round. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we will address the issue to ensure a better experience for all golfers. We appreciate your kind words about the front nine and hope you enjoy the back nine as well. Thank you for your review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great, my game, not so much LOL

Frequent this course when I can. Course was in great shape, especially for this time of year. I played like garbage, lol, but a bad day of golf beats a good day at work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/16/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed playing on our course, despite not having the best day on the greens. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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