Settler's Hill Golf Course
About
Settler's Hill Golf Course sprawls across a diverse landscape that ranges from windswept highlands to mature woodlands. The course actually sits on the site of a former landfill but you would never be able to tell with its rolling topography that has become its signature characteristic. When playing, you'll be transported from the Scottish highlands to the forests of northern Michigan without even having to leave Chicagoland. Links-style and parkland holes are interspersed with water to create a test of your skills you won't soon forget. The greens have their interesting quirks and they are framed with deep bunkers and the rolling fairways demand accuracy. Besides the challenging round and affordable rates, Settler's Hill Golf Course's west-central location in Batavia near the Fox River also makes it a popular choice for meeting friends for a round.
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Golfer Photos
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Fairway Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Greens Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Tee Box Photo submitted by mynerds on 09/03/2025
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Photo submitted by Freemangolfs on 07/21/2024
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Golf is Happiness Photo submitted by Jeff4899376 on 07/25/2019
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11th, looking back from the green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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6th hole from tee shot landing area Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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16th - Downhill par 3 Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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12th tee shot Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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15th green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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Bern that runs in front of 6th green Photo submitted by jayp424 on 06/15/2018
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical bunker Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical tee box Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical fairway Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
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Typical pin/cup and green condition Photo submitted by Morgan2861 on 09/14/2016
Golfer Reviews
Better with new layout - maintenance team needs to step it up
The general flow of the golf course has been mightily improved, given the layout change of the holes. That being said, the maintenance team needs to improve their diligence and repairing the greens and those playing the course need to do a better job of fixing divots.
Additionally, a range that patrols the course would be a huge benefit as most rounds at this course are going to run 4 1/2+ hours.
Overall, it is a entertaining course layout, but does feature very little room for mistakes and a lot of lost balls. The course has a lot of potential, but needs improvements to the driving range and maintenance on the course to truly reach that full level of potential.
Not a bad place
I wouldn’t say this is a bad course, just for the weekend rate you can play nicer courses. The only complaints I have were that the tee boxes were in pretty rough shape and the GPS wasn’t working on our cart.
Slowest 5.5 hour round of golf ever
The check-in process is slow due to systems not working properly. The staff was professional and friendly but that goes only so far when you get to the course early to warm up and you lose 35 minutes to slow check-in processing due to failing equipment. The staffing is under whelming… to get food at the turn took another 15-20 minutes which slowed things down even more. The course is beautifully from an overall esthetic look but the fairway and green could use a lot of TLC. The course time management was awful. When you have at time 4-5 groups sitting and playing a hole is not good course management and should be addressed immediately.
A Very poorly maintained course with high price
This course was reworked and rerouted a few years ago but it did not get better. Early this year they rerouted the course again! For what? The maintenance is horrible and the price is relatively high for the area and for the conditions. Sitting on a garbage dump is not helping much either.
Pace good, conditions need work
Our moved well in completing 18 in about 4.5 hours. Overall the layout is good with a couple funky holes. The combination of links style and wooded holes is nice. I liked the conditions of the green but some of the fairways and area around the greens were in tough shape. Based on the conditions, $70+ for a round is a bit steep.
Ok
Good pace of play, layout of hopes very confusing. Fairway was very beat up
Great course … Getting Better!
Second time playing Settlers this year. First time, about 6 weeks ago, the ground was hard and greens weren’t very receptive. Today, greens, fairways were in great shape. Couple of holes browned out, but there were workers and rangers all over trying to improve conditions, improving pace of play and being there to assist if the golfers had a question or needed help. Huge Applause!
Regarding course, 4 sets of tees will allow you to choose your challenge. I played the white tees. Driver not needed on most holes.
After reading reviews on GolfNow, I was apprehensive about going out to Settlers. I had a great day and would highly recommend the course.
Very rough condition
I love the layout of this course, and the staff was great, but the condition is very bad. They may have had some flooding or something because it was in very poor shape.
Poor conditions
I’ve played this course many times throughout the years. After the redesign thought it would be great. The course is in terrible shape. I’d expect at least two years until it’s even close to being decent.
Don't Play Here
Course was in horrible condition. Some fairways were literal dirt and the greens were really beat up. I could not get my tee in the ground on multiple tee boxes. Also, the starters were cranky and rude. 0 Stars. Do not come here, especially for the price.
On of the best tracks to help improve your game.
I have been playing settlers pretty consistently. I have to utilize my whole bag regularly. This course helps you learn your shots. Your strategy for attacking the pin. While also being just plain fun and beautiful. They have improved the greens and fairways this year and are working on some minor blemishes… (out of current mgmt control) if you are looking for a fun time at an ok price come here.