Hilldale GC
A view of a fairway at Hilldale Golf Club.
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4.1
1059 Reviews (1059)
5 Stars
347
4 Stars
518
3 Stars
129
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
30
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
91.0%
Recommend this course
953 out of 1059 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.0
91 Reviews (91)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
46
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
90.1%
Recommend this course
82 out of 91 reviews
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Course Highlights
Hilldale's varied layout features doglegs, water hazards, and well-maintained fairways that consistently reward skilled shot-making. Friendly staff and reasonable rates make this one of the stronger values among courses in the area.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6432 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1970) Roger Rulewich (1972)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
1059 Reviews (1059)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 11
Entertaining Clients 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 11
Near the Airport 6

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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Wadsky

This is a sporty 18-hole course that you will enjoy playing. Staff is friendly, rates are quite reasonable, and the course is well cared for. I played in a threesome on a Tuesday PM and the pace of play was excellent. A few of the greens have been cut too short and or experienced heat damage but overall, the greens are in good shape. For a municipal course you will enjoy the venue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too slow

I liked the courses later and it was in good shape for the price. The only issue was the pace of play. Over 5 hours.

No ranger all day. Not sure I would return due to pace.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very poor service

Rude and demanding from the check in counter to the guy who collects the carts.

Very dissatisfied. I have been to many courses and this is one of the worst.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 60
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Well maintained, need better signs for golf cart restrictions

Hilldale has well maintained grounds. Clean fairways, smooth greens, and trimmed fringe and rough areas.

The holes are varied with many doglegs and water hazards, alongside nice straight fairways.

We went on a Saturday afternoon and we did wait at a few holes for the groups in front. The carts track pace of play, and we were a few minutes behind at times. 18 holes took just under 4 hours.

The golf carts have gps built in, which was very handy except for one thing. The carts disable themselves when you’re in a restricted area. However, those restricted areas are not marked and an alarm goes off when you enter one, and the cart is disabled immediately. This was rather annoying and I ended up just staying on the cart path even though 90 degree rule was in effect.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 99
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

JUST GO PLAY THERE!

Great layout with many interesting holes. Greens especially good and fast. Tees, fairways, traps all in fine shape. Get a discount using Golf Now and enjoy this marvelous layout.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Where Have all the Rangers Gone?

I have golfed here on numerous occasions and this could be the last time. Pace of play was horrendous with no rangers in sight. It was so bad that 2 in our group left after 9. Afternoon on a week day should not take 2 1/2 hours on the front. KIds were riding bikes in the fairway on 11 and when I when i questioned them they said "there's never any rangers and if there are they don't say anything". They were fishing balls out of the culvert and selling them. Good for them little entrepreneurs, but they should have sense enough to not ride bikes on the fairway and get out of the way when someone is hitting an approach. Course was in good shape and the price was good, only reason rating isn't a one.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

Very poorly managed facility from the course manager down to the guy claims the cars. They do not care about the customers just collecting their paycheck and doing as little as possible. Ownership should replace this bunch asap.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 20-24
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 124
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course.

Course was in exceptional condition considering the recent weather.

I just wish weekend golfers would repair their ball marks on the greens.

And they knew why they have divot mix on the carts!!

I like the course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Reasonable golf

Purse in great shape, including tee boxes under repair. Hole placement was fair, even in extreme slopes. You had an opportunity on each putt as the greens were in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 08/11/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 124
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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