Forest Hills GC
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4.4
737 Reviews (737)
5 Stars
368
4 Stars
275
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
92.7%
Recommend this course
676 out of 737 reviews
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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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4.4
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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

4.4
737 Reviews (737)

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 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Greens are unplayable.

We came out to the course to play during Masters week. Pro Shop warned us before we went out they had two greens that weren’t in great condition. That was an understatement. 80% of the greens were under repair and unplayable to putt on. Most of the tee boxes were burned out and under repair as well. What was really disappointing was they charged us Masters week fees inflation at $225 a person and the course was in terrible condition. Play this course at your own risk. The course needs lots of work.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the money

I played during Masters week. Price was the most I’ve paid for golf yet the greens and tee boxes were the worst I’ve ever played on. I wish they would have mentioned it when I booked or at least not charged me $275 to play it. The course layout and fairways were great. The staff was very polite and nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens Had Rough Spots

Fairways were good, greens and tee boxes had a good many rough spots. Pace a play was very slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
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
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

This course is a favorite and play it regularly.

I was disappointed in the greens which were sanded and not in great condition.

It was disappointing to not have in better condition especially at time of year .

We’ll give it a few weeks before returning.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Slow pace

Pace of play very slow. Some greens are getting in trouble with damaged areas.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Near Spring ready

Overall good experience playing with friends. We are average golfers between 20-25 HC.

Course fairways are coming in nice. Tee boxes were really wet but greens were not. Seemed to be some groups larger than 4 slowing down play but was not excessive.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Very poor conditions

I made a tee time on GolfNow and normally there are warnings when there is aerating that has recently taken place, and normally an adjustment on the price. I paid $47 to play and every green and the whole course has been aerated recently. All the greens were burnt and had sand throughout them as well. There was no warning on Golf Now or I would have not paid for that. I am very unhappy.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 58
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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 37
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
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