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
635 Reviews (635)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
146
2 Stars
97
1 Stars
69
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.0
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.7
51.6%
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400 out of 635 reviews
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2.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
1
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4
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Conditions
1.9
Value
2.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
35.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 20 reviews
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2.8
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.0
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
42.9%
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30 out of 70 reviews
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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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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

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.0
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Settlers Hill review

Please do yourself a favor and skip this course. We went out Saturday morning at 748 and had no groups in front or behind us for 30 mins each way. Well they paired us up with 2 guys we didn't know for no reason to "keep us together". The course is in terrible shape, standing water in the fairways and divot marks on the greens. If that isn't bad enough it was cart path only for 7 holes and they wouldn't give us a break on the price. No GPS on the carts and the fairway is barely marked besides the 150 marker. None of the cart paths are marked which way to go so twice we went to the wrong hole. No Water at all on the course or refreshments available anywhere. We were told at the 13th hole you can stop back at the clubhouse. In an era where golf courses are struggling and needing golfers this place did everything in its power wrong in its treatment of the golfers. Needless to say the other 2 we golfed with won't return either. Take your 55.00 and go practice on the range rather than go here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great play for the $

Over hill, over dale - what's not to like? The landfill provides great terrain with hills and sharp drop offs to keep it interesting. Course was a bit wet when we played due to the recent rains, but still had a great time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Hello Rob, Thank you very much for your feedback and 4 star review. Come back any time.

Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Conditions

Not enough shade, rough too deep, greens needlessly overslopped. Garbage smells.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/07/2015

We deeply apologize for your experience on our course and than you for your feedback. We work daily to improve the conditions so that it is enjoyable all around. If there is anything we can do for you please let us know.

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Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great

Will play again. Elevation changes, scenic views, mixture of tight and open fairways. Green in good shape. Pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Thanks a bunch for the 4 star review and great feedback. Please feel free to visit us any time you're in the area.

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

This course was fun. I enjoyed the variations on the par threes. The course itself is, in my opinion, a mixture of openness of the British style courses and the more traditional American style. Kept the round very interesting!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Thank you very much for your 4 star review and excellent feedback. "British style course" is quite a compliment. We appreciate it. Visit us again soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No frills but pretty views!

Despite recent heavy rains the course was well maintained. It seems like they could update the main "clubhouse" a bit. Plenty of room but very few amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Hello Heather, thank you for your review. We do our best to maintain our course and appreciate your feedback regarding the clubhouse and amenities. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fathers day to forget

I've played here before and thought I'd try again. My GF wanted to play for the first time this year and thought this may be an ok place to go with her. Yes we have had a lot of rain but the general condtions for what is being charged are far from good. Cart paths that aren't completed in some areas. Standing water in areas that just look like they don't drain at all. Traps that had very little attention to being quality racked for some time. Very poor tee's. No directs on which tee's and holes are which directions. Yes I have been here before but just the same this should be fairly easy and cheap to do. Last two holes just a mess in extremely poor drainage. For the money St. Andrews a far better deal and always in top shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/07/2015

We deeply apologize for your experience at our course. We do our best to improve it daily so that everyone has a good and fun time. Please feel free to contact us so we may find a suitable solution for the experience you have had at our facility. If there is anything we can assist you with please let us know.

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout & Has Its Challenges- Fun!

I haven't been to this course in 5 years but it's exactly how I remember it. Wonderfully laid out with a scenic terrain. There is nothing flat and boring about this course. Bring your thinking caps and an accurate putter. This track is tons of fun. For me, it was a bit more ($55) than I usually pay but it seemed a going rate compared to other tracks being that it was Father's Day. Only drawback is it has no bar or kitchen present. They serve beer behind a counter with hotdog steamers. No biggie.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Hello Michael, thank you for your 4 star review and comment regarding our food and beverage service. We do our best to ensure everyone has a good time in our course and appreciate customer feedback to make it even better. Please feel free to visit us any time!

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Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fore!

Elevation changes make it a very fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Thank you kindly for the 4 star review. Glad to hear you had plenty of fun. Visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Trek

The course was in good conditions. Some holes were improved.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

seed the tee boxes

Had a great time. Like the course. Tee boxes need repair.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Nice Course

This is one of my favorite course's in the area. Due to the weather the course was very wet, but I was expecting that. The only issue is the rate of play is a little slower than other courses. Would recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Most scenic landfill

This course never disappoints. As a now, inactive landfill, it's now a quiet and scenic setting. Greens are quick as ever and despite a lot of recent rain, fairways we're immaculate. The starter told us the course will be going under renovation in a couple of months and should be even more interesting next year. A tough lay in breezy conditions but enjoyable as always.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course has everything!

I love playing Settler's Hill. Every hole offers a different challenge/view/style. There are plenty of trees; there are also links style holes. There is enough water to keep you alert and there are also a number of blind shots, so stay on your toes and hit it straight!! And you can also stop, look around and enjoy the fabulous vistas from many vantage points, in-between golf shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

worth the drive

If you are looking to play out west you can't go wrong with settlers hill. Nice challenge especially on a windy day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No margin for error...

Each time I play at Settler's Hill, I tell myself I will never come back. But the location, unique elevation changes and price bring me back. This poor review is partially because the course fits my game so poorly, but I always come away extremely frustrated after a round there.

If you can't hit the ball straight, and I mean really straight, come with many extra balls. There are many, many shots where any miss and you are taking a penalty.

The greens are mediocre at best, with most running very slow and some very fast.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

the course has a great layout. you will love the elavation changes

the course was in great shape. the greens were very fast, and the pin placements were in very tuff positions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Keep it in the fairway

Native grass and rough very difficult to find ball. Once you find it just get it back in play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

In Poor Shape

I play this course 8-10 times each year. It is in the worst shape ever. I will not play here again this year. They charged $49 for 18 holes. The rough was NOT cut in most places. If it was, there were clumps of grass that should have been re-cut. Greens and Tee boxes were in poor shape. No water in the ball washers. Overall, the most pitiful course in this area. And they still charge $49. Much better options nearby. Will not be back anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Settlers Hill

Great course. Tough test if you are not on. Love the elevation changes. Highly recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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