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4.9
430 Reviews (430)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
12
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.8
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5.0
1 Reviews (1)
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5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6805 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.8

The Club at Hidden Creek is one of northwest Florida's most treasured courses. Opened in 1988, it is still relatively young but it has built its reputation on it its well manicured greens and lush landscaping. A few years after opening, a local newspaper ranked it the best golf course in northwest Florida. The course features tree-lined fairways that tumble across scenic rolling terrain. The challenging golf course once served as a host site for the US Open Qualifying Rounds. Water hazards come into play as well as several strategically placed bunkers. Although seasoned golfers are kept on their toes, the layout is more still approachable thank to four different sets of tees. The Club at Hidden Creek has a longstanding reputation amongst the local community and many would consider a visit to the Emerald Coast incomplete without it.

Course Details

Year Built 1988
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ron Garl (1988)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Florida (2015 #18)

Reviews

4.9
430 Reviews (430)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 12
Water Hazards 11
Narrow Fairways 7
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 8
Locals 7
Seniors 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The course is good

The course has good variety on the holes, multiple tee boxes, and the greens were good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 75
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 248
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens in very good shape

Course in general looking good, especially for winter. They have had considerable rain of late, so plenty of casual water around, especially on #8.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 83
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Incentivized Review
3.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bring your Mud shoes!

The greens are very good and fast. Other than the greens, the rest of the course is muddy and wet. Most of the bunkers on the front nine are full of water. Low spots off the fairway are full of water, and this is after 3 days of no rain. Every shot you had to clean the mud off of your ball. Like I said, other than the greens, the rest of the course was a mud bath. Actually the back nine was much drier than the front nine. The par 5 eighth hole was virtually unplayable after the tee shot. The pond is so high, the fairway is flooded up to the bunker and cart path.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great greens, great pace of play

We enjoyed our round. We got behind another group and the ranger negotiated for us to play through. We played in just over three hours. The course was in good shape and the greens were in great shape. We’ll be back to play again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun course slick smooth greens

Played gold tees and enjoyed the course layout and shot selections created even most holes are below 400. Greens are slick and in excellent condition. Par 3s and 5s are all good golf holes with risk reward options.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Course is in great shape , best greens on the gulf coast..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Wonderful day of golf. Course was in very good shape. Stuff was very friendly. Pace of play was good. Not an overly challenging course but still fun to play. Greens were fast. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

Great course, exceptional staff , and slick greens. Best course in the area. I will look forward to playing it again"

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

Fun place to play!

Course was in good shape. It was challenging and fun!

Would go back to play again for sure!

Hit ‘em straight and long!

Grip it, Rip it and Sip it!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden Creek

Hidden Creek is a hidden gem in NWFL. Great shape, friendly staff, good pace of play & a challenging layout makes for a wonderful golf outing.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time!

The course was in great shape and the greens were fast! All the associates were very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, interesting layout

Driver off the tee isn’t always a given if you hit it 280+.. The layout is fun because it makes you play strategically. I do wish more driving holes were available but it is still really great! Plenty of challenges and great condition. Great staff and amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course keeps getting better and better.

First played this course in June and every time i come back it continues to get better. Course is lush and green even though the area has not had rain in quite awhile. Greens are true , fast and the best of any course in the area. Has to be the most played course in the area !!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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