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
664 Reviews (664)
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
219
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
100
1 Stars
73
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.1
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
56.3%
Recommend this course
419 out of 664 reviews
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3.5
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
65.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 29 reviews
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3.1
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.6
Value
2.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.2
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.0
50.0%
Recommend this course
28 out of 56 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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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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Reviews

3.1
664 Reviews (664)

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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Played On
Reviews 14
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 7
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
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played

Avoid this like the plague.

This was the worst experience I’ve ever had a a golf course.

1) Arguing w the starter if we all paid. He had an attitude and couldn’t reach on of the only other 2 employees at the course on his radio. I ended up calling the front desk to get it resolved.

We left after 12 holes. I took 2:30 for the front with no sign of a ranger or employee on the course.

When you don’t am have a ranger your get bros blasting mumble rap, fivesomes and confusion.

The greens had disease and a ridiculous amount of unfixed ball marks. These ball marks were days old so they can’t just blame players.

The course is completely dried out. We got 90 degree bounces from fairway and fringe into the rough or out of bounds.

There wasn’t any water on the course and the only indication there wasn’t a bar cart was a small sign inside. I saw it and purchased drinks but there wasn’t any ice.

Our cart had brakes that barely worked and a parking brake that wouldn’t engage.

So if you’re looking for terrible customer service, slow play and a terrible course spend your $56.50 at this dump.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun track

Not the best conditions on the course…but for the price hard to complain. And lots of good roll this fall….has holes that are fun to play…I recommend a sunset round …one of the best views around! I’d definitely play again, staff is always great and accommodating.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Interesting course..

Had interesting holes and was challenging. No half way house for drinks or food. Beverage cart sparse.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Green are the worst condition I’ve seen

They are really letting this place go. The greens are tore to shreds. Half mud half grass. The back nine the greens were punched but they never disclosed when booking. I wouldn’t be that mad if they actually took care of the greens otherwise. Atrocious

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Settlers Golf Course

The layout of this golf course has made it one of my favorites in the Fox Valley area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

So much potential

Fun course to play- just seems it opened too early after the renovations. everything is mowed, and trimmed well, but just needs some love and roots to grow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

At only $40 it was all right to play

The course (fairways and greens)has numerous ground under Repair areas that are not marked and quite a few that are.

The Rough has a lot of bare and tight lies due to not much grass.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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