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Settler's Hill Golf Course

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Settler's Hill GC
A view of a green protected by a bunker at Settler's Hill Golf Course

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3.0
638 Reviews (638)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
213
3 Stars
147
2 Stars
97
1 Stars
70
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.6
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52.2%
Recommend this course
402 out of 638 reviews
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2.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.3
Layout
3.0
Pace
2.7
Amenities
2.3
StaffFriendliness
3.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
2 out of 3 reviews
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2.8
73 Reviews (73)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.6
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
43.8%
Recommend this course
32 out of 73 reviews
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Course Highlights
The redesigned layout offers a compelling mix of challenging and birdie-friendly holes, with varied elevation adding a technical dimension to every round. Friendly, accommodating staff consistently stand out as a genuine highlight of the experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links/Parkland
Par 71
Length 6487 yards
Slope 129
Rating 71.5

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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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Black 71 6487 yards 71.5 129
White 71 6037 yards 69.5 124
White (W) 71 6037 yards 75.3 133
Yellow 71 5527 yards 67.2 119
Yellow (W) 71 5527 yards 72.5 127
Red 71 4702 yards 63.5 109
Red (W) 71 4702 yards 67.9 117
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Scorecard
Scorecard for Settler's Hill Golf Course
Metrics:
Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Black M: 71.5/129 401 460 130 344 441 153 390 535 396 3250 570 439 164 313 349 160 548 344 350 3237 6487
White M: 69.5/124 W: 75.3/133 359 413 118 332 420 141 383 521 379 3066 501 411 145 301 307 146 487 334 339 2971 6037
Yellow M: 67.2/119 W: 72.5/127 347 360 110 303 402 111 373 471 367 2844 415 383 132 281 276 130 449 304 313 2683 5527
Red M: 63.5/109 W: 67.9/117 271 312 72 265 377 90 260 411 340 2398 344 344 98 261 222 90 396 261 288 2304 4702
Handicap 11 3 17 13 1 15 9 7 5 4 2 16 18 8 12 6 10 14
Par 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 5 4 35 5 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 36 71
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Course Details

Year Built 1988
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Bob Lohmann (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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Reviews

3.0
638 Reviews (638)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 38
Undulating Greens 29
Water Hazards 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 28
Advanced Golfers 23
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 39
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 10

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u314159446066
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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optpaul
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Only 9 holes available

Booked on golfnow for 18 holes with a cart and got to the course only to find out only 9 holes of the course is available because the course is starting construction on some holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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gkuyk22
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Settlers Hill

Tee boxes and greens in very rough sharpe. Course layout has changed since I played there last. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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matthewkilarski
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun time

Staff is friendly, course could use work in some areas but it’s a fun time everytime

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Nathan6872939
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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u371706479
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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sperianz1
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun and Challenging

This course is one of the most fun around. I love the dramatic grade changes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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dpeterp
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course especially for price

Very nice and fun course. Challenging but fair. Great condition. Some very nice long and short holes. Good place to play regularly

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000002679259
Played On
Reviews 118
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A good layout, being allowed to decay and deteriorate

I have been playing this course for at least 12 years. It is a well laid out track and is fairly challenging. However, in the last three years, the management has practically neglected this course. Drainage problems all around, fairways and the immediate rough are a disaster. The only maintenance they do is occasionally mowing the course. Basically this course is being treated as a cash cow!!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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titoortiz1960
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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u975800432
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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georgedertz1759
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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u314160896047
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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bantay59
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Irishfrank13
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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sean2076284
Played On
Reviews 4
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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uEBFT2463EB
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Irishfrank13
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314160847914
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Waldo1983
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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