Settler's Hill GC
A view of a green protected by a bunker at Settler's Hill Golf Course
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3.1
634 Reviews (634)
5 Stars
111
4 Stars
212
3 Stars
145
2 Stars
97
1 Stars
69
Conditions
2.5
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.7
54.3%
Recommend this course
400 out of 634 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
12
Conditions
2.2
Value
2.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
2.9
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
43.5%
Recommend this course
30 out of 69 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.8
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.3
Value
2.8
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.1
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
48.1%
Recommend this course
38 out of 79 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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3.1
634 Reviews (634)
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Not worth it

Booked on golf now for $46, they changed prices to $61 and wouldn’t accept my booked rate. Fairways are ok, the rough on most holes barely have grass, tons of dirt patches everywhere, greens have pitch marks and dead spots everywhere. Not worth the money, every public course within 15 miles is cheaper and better quality.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Fun layout , less than ideal course conditions

Settlers went through a redesign a few years ago but still struggles with drainage and what seems like tough growing conditions. Greens are always a little rough, and grass is patchy throughout the course. It could be improved if people were better about filling divots and fixing ballmarks. Still a fun and challenging layout.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Does not honor GN prices, no carts ready

Course did not have carts available for 4 groups causing my group to tee off 30 minutes after our slotted tee time. We were backed up on every tee box, front 9 took 3 hours on a Sunday. Golf Now advertised a $31 rate for green fees and cart but when we got to the course they charged $41 and said the GN price wasn’t real.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible

Had a 3:30 tee time, didn’t tee off till 4 to lack of carts. Pro shop didn’t honor golf now prices despite being able to book on golf now. Played for 5 and a half hours and only was able to complete 16 holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Save your money and go elsewhere

Bring a hammer or drill for the tee boxes. I broke several tees just trying to get them into the ground. Do you enjoy having a windscreen on your golf cart? If so then make sure you stop and grab Saran Wrap before your tee time and make your own screen LOL.

Fairways are full of dirt and fungus infected grass. It just smelled weird there, realized after the round that the course was actually built on top of a landfill. Be prepared to not take divots, or risk breaking your wrists cause the ground might as well be concrete on some of the holes.

Theres way better tracks that charge the same rate with way better playing conditions and beyond.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Would Play Again

I have played this course a couple of times. It is a fine course to play. I played in early December so it’s winter conditions. I would play again in the winter too. The course was maintained as well as could be hoped for during this season. They are doing some coursework for the summer, but they mark it well and they are taking care of their customers. Thanks!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Played in November so greens weren’t as great as they could be but all in all they were in good shape. Great course for a great rate!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

Course was in overall good shape. The greens were fairly beat up but mostly due to inconsiderate golfers not repairing ball marks. The clubhouse is in a very odd location for the course but that seems due to planning for a realignment of the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Save your money

This is a dump on a dump! The course was in poor shape and we kept having problems with the golf cart. They moved hole one to hole two which made no sense at all. Also got screwed out of the 20% off with tee off when I booked it.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
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 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Waste of money

Quit after 9. Entire course was like playing off of concrete. May would play again if they lowered price to $20 a round.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hard and dry

Course needs some water and tender care..fairways were sparse of grass and rough was.thin...I do like the layout, as it is more challenging than before the recent renovation...

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Expensive for the condition it’s in

Quite a bit overpriced for the condition the course is in. The layout is a ton of fun, especially when the wind is blowing. Cool views from high up. Lots of challenging blind shots. The condition of the course is really disappointing. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were in really rough shape. No halfway house operating.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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