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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Hole 10

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From The Tee No. 10 – 392 yards, Par-4 – You’re hitting off an elevated tee down to

From The Fairway the fairway with water on the left. If the northeast wind is in your face, it becomes a tight driving hole because a hook puts you in the water

On The Green , which runs up to the green. The putting surface is guarded by bunkers behind and to the right. To make par you’ll need a high approach shot that lands softly.

Hole 11

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From The Tee No. 11 – 612 yards, Par-5 – Get ready to hit away. Hidden Hills’

From The Fairway signature hole will require a 210-yard carry over water if you are hitting from the back tees. If the wind is in your face, you’ll need a 230-yard carry; and if you are short, there’s no landing area and you’ll have to re-tee. But you’re aiming at the widest fairway on the course, so you can step up and rip it.

On The Green The lake guards a slightly elevated, island green. Try to get in position for a short iron to the green,which is fairly level.

Hole 12

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From The Tee No. 12 – 176 yards, Par-3 – The prevailing wind often dictates that you take an extra club on this hole, where water comes into play for the higher handicappers.

From The Fairway

On The Green It’s a forced carry but there is room between the water and the edge of the elevated green, guarded by a bunker on the left side.

Hole 13

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From The Tee No. 13 – 385 yards, Par-4 – On this relatively short straightaway, water on the right is your main worry all the way to the green.

From The Fairway

On The Green A right pin placement can make this hole trickier because an approach that aims right goes into the water. Try to hit the center or left of the green, but if you have a right pin placement, be prepared for a long putt. Greenside bunkers guard the left side.

Hole 14

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From The Tee No. 14 – 429 yards, Par-4 – Another straightaway hole, but this one has a

From The Fairway lone pine tree in the fairway on the right that can make for an interesting tee shot. Stay left of the tree or you will have to hook or fade around it.

On The Green There is a single greenside bunker here, but it is strategically located. Stay to the left where you can put yourself in a good position for a cut shot. A northeast wind on this hole can shorten it, but a wind from the West will make it play long.

Hole 15

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From The Tee No. 15 – 535 yards, Par-5 – On this beautiful hole, you’re headed uphill all the way and

From The Fairway Palmer has made it a bit more exciting by putting moguls in the fairway. On a third shot, you are limited to seeing just half the pin;

On The Green the entire hole doesn’t come into view until you get close enough for a chip shot. Don’t be long here because the back part of the camel-backed green slopes away.

Hole 16

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From The Tee No. 16 – 178 yards, Par-3 – This is another challenging par-3,

From The Fairway

On The Green where a missed green long or left will require a flop shot. Try not to be too far right or you’ll be dealing with a greenside bunker.

Hole 17

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From The Tee No. 17 – 406 yards, Par-4 – The natural contour of the land means that

From The Fairway this fairway slopes from left to right. “Because it is all natural, the hole has a great look,” says Libby. Hit your tee shot down the left side and let it run to the right. Better players will hit a fairway wood or iron off the tee to position the ball. It’s a gamble to use your driver.

On The Green

Hole 18

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From The Tee No. 18 – 407 yards, Par-4 – Your final drive of the day takes you over a hill in

From The Fairway the fairway so you won’t be able to see where the ball lands. The smarter and better players will hit a fairway wood instead of driver.

On The Green The well-mounded green can cause a prO-Blem if you are short. That’s when the fun begins because putting over the hump in the middle will likely turn into two putts, with the second one from as far away as 10-15 feet.