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3.5
425 Reviews (425)
5 Stars
89
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
42
1 Stars
43
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
74.7%
Recommend this course
314 out of 425 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 reviews
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3.4
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
71.7%
Recommend this course
43 out of 60 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 6009 yards
Slope 131
Rating 69.5
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Hilltop Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1927
Golf Season March - November
Architect Jerry Matthews

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Reviews

3.5
425 Reviews (425)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 16
Elevation Changes 15
Undulating Greens 13
This course/club is great for:
Locals 15
Seniors 10
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 16
In the 'Burbs 13

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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

My friends and I decided to get a round in Sunday late morning. It was a perfect day and it was my first time playing here so I was excited, my friends however have played before at this course.

My first experience was less than par. Once we came in to check in we must have waited at least 15 minutes before someone showed up to check in our tee time. When he did show up, he seemed frustrated which then translated to him being a bit rude with us. Once we checked in we were told that we had to go get our own carts from the gated barn area. WHAT?!?! Do they only staff one person on Sundays? After about 25 mins we finally get our round started, luckily we were there way before our tee time.

The course was pretty fun to play. I love the blind shots, its very strategic. Greens are in very good shape! I really enjoyed that. We had no hold up until we finished our first 9 holes. At the turn we walked into the club house where we must have waited another 15 minutes!!! Only one person staffed, a line of people at the counter and we had to wait to get a hot dog because the only one person staffed was busy checking people in for there tee times. Hire two people for weekend golf or have hot dogs ready!

We got on with our second nine and we were making good pace until we ran into a hold up around hole 7. I saw a lot of single golfers which should not be allowed on the weekends, should be paired up to keep pace. The single guy in front of us must have been hitting 3-4 balls each shot! And no ranger to help keep pace on the course.

Very disappointing for my first time golfing here! There were a lot of things that seem to be mismanaged. But, I would come again to see if my experience is different. Would give it a second chance and the cost wasn't too bad for the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Played On
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Hilltop Spring ‘24

It’s a good little course if you like a challenge. Both times I’ve played it has been pretty wet and muddy. Hazards everywhere, creeks and ditches bisecting fairways, ponds, tight tree lines. If it were kept up a little more in the tree lines it wouldn’t be as tough, but as it is, if a ball rolls a foot in you are never going to see it again. Overall I enjoy it and will be back, I will try it again when it’s warmer and drier.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 52
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

No Communication

Booked two tee times. Whole party showed up and no staff were present. Called clubhouse with no solution and still haven’t been refunded the money.

Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible experience

Booked and paid online for 18 riding . Showed up and there was no one there. Club house was closed . Had to walk 18 carrying my bag, feel as if a refund is in appropriate.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 12/12/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced during your visit to our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will take your comments into consideration to ensure that this does not happen in the future. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and thanks for choosing Hilltop Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Seems to be an intermediate course

I am new golfer, played in late fall, a lot of leaves outside the play zone so a miss would be a challenge to find the ball. Some shots were challenging but rewarding when it worked out.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/28/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our golf course, Sergiy. We appreciate your feedback and apologize if the presence of leaves made it difficult to find your ball at times. We're glad to hear that you found the challenging shots rewarding when they worked out. Thanks for choosing Hilltop Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/28/2023

Hi, u300465553. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Hilltop Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/11/2023

Hi, u843885738. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Hilltop Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Way too slow

took us 3 hours to play the front 9, have been here before and it always takes that long to play.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/11/2023

We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the pace of play at our golf course. We appreciate your feedback and will work to improve the speed of play in the future. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens need some work.

The course is pretty nice. The greens are beat up pretty bad & need to be rolled. The 16th hole next to the mansion is a beautiful hole & appears to be the best kept hole on the course. The staff was great & we had a great time. I had a deal & we played 18 for about $30 each. Normal green fees are about $50 which in my opinion would be a bit steep. I likely will be back if I can get a deal on the price again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/11/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience at our golf course. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and agree that the 16th hole is a beautiful spot. We apologize for any issues you encountered with the condition of the greens and will take your feedback into consideration for future improvements.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/26/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314164386845. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Hilltop Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u314159561742. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Hilltop Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/08/2023

Hi, Longshanks. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Hilltop Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/08/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u843885738. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Hilltop Golf Course!

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