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Hole 1

Hole Name

From The Tee No. 1 – 380 yards, Par-4 – “It’s really hard to tell what state you are in from the first tee,” says Russ Libby, Owner and PGA Professional. Stately pine trees — many planted back in the 1960s —

From The Fairway

On The Green run down the right side of the course. Longer hitters at Hidden Hills usually leave the driver in the bag off the tee because water on the left runs down to a double-tiered green that can have some interesting pin positions. It’s best to fly it to the green instead of using a bump and run. Try to favor the left side as the best approach to a green that slopes right to left.

Hole 2

Hole Name

From The Tee No. 2 – 415 yards, Par-4 – You’re going to think about Donald Ross on this dogleg left with its

From The Fairway tabletop fairway with drop-offs left and right. You’ll be hitting between trees on both sides to an elevated green.

On The Green While this is a hole where you can run your ball up to the green, you cannot miss left because it is almost impossible to get up and down. Most greens at Hidden Hills have plenty of undulation, and this is one of them.

Hole 3

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From The Tee No. 3 – 435 yards, Par-4 – Watch out for the water down the left side that could make this a tough driving hole. Hook left and you are wet; if you go too far right, you’ll be out of bounds.

From The Fairway

On The Green Accuracy down the middle is a premium on this hole. There is only a single grass bunker near the green on the right, and you are encouraged to stay left.

Hole 4

Hole Name

From The Tee No. 4 – 541 yards, Par-5 – On this 90-degree dogleg left, most players hit an iron off the deck without a tee. “No matter what you hit, it’s always the same distance – 250-280 yards – coming into the hole,” says Libby. There are two lakes on this hole, one to the left and one on the right that comes into play on the second shot.

From The Fairway

On The Green Long hitters can sometimes make it in two. If you lay up, it’s like having to hit a par-4 green in two shots. Watch out for the greenside bunker front left.

Hole 5

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From The Tee No. 5 – 184 yards, Par-3 – When you reach this very elevated green you’ll be at one of the highest points in Duval County.

From The Fairway

On The Green Newly renovated in 2022, the green is protected by two large bunkers, one on the front and one in the back, and the expanded putting surface has been softened and cleverly shaped to provide a wide array of accessible hole locations. Club selection here is very important with the elevation changes and prevailing winds.

Hole 6

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From The Tee No. 6 – 499 yards, Par-5 – This is another sharp dogleg right, but that means it’s possible for a long hitter to reach the green in two.

From The Fairway But watch out for fairway bunkers that line the left side; the bunker farthest down the line has a pine tree in the middle that foils those who try to cut the corner.

On The Green Pine trees and water guard the right side. A narrow landing area makes it tough to run this ball up on the green. Most players will lay up in two and hit a short iron for their third shot.

Hole 7

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From The Tee No. 7 – 181 yards, Par-3 – This is the most exciting par-3 on the course with water all the way. If you miss short, right or left, you are in the water.

From The Fairway

On The Green

Hole 8

Hole Name

From The Tee No. 8 – 349 yards, Par-4 – On this, the most picturesque hole at Hidden Hills, you’ll be hitting off the tee through a narrow slot through pines and oaks.

From The Fairway

On The Green There is a lot of Carolina feeling to this hole. Your second shot to a green with a bulkhead in front, is not for the faint of heart, especially if the pin is near that bulkhead. Keep an eye out here for wandering gators, although the staff works hard to keep them away.

Hole 9

Hole Name

From The Tee No. 9 – 388 yards, Par-4 –

From The Fairway Fairway bunkers come into play as you head for the clubhouse turn, although most long hitters can carry them. Although tight, this is a driving hole for golfers of all levels.

On The Green You’ll be hitting to an elevated green guarded by a bunker on the left. If you come up short, a chip shot is out of the question and you’ll have to hit a lofted wedge onto the green. As you’ve prO-Bably figured out by now, the lO-B wedge and the flop shot are weapons you want in your arsenal when playing Hidden Hills.