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4.2
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Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6520 yards
Slope 127
Rating 70.8

The Clifton Hollow golf course first opened in 1974 with just nine holes. The second nine was added in 1987 and since then it has become a cornerstone for western Wisconsin and Twin Cities golfers. The tough golf course has a mix of subtle and overt challenges. The seemingly gentle fifth hole is the course's signature. This par 3 plays from a slightly elevated tee to a sloped, undulating green that is surrounded by mature oak trees on either side. The final hole is also a par 3 but it has earned the title of being the "Monster of Clifton." It's a lengthy one at 637 yards, featuring the longest fairway and largest green on the golf course. With plenty of room for different pin placements, your putting skills will be put to the test.

Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Gordon Emerson (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.0
51 Reviews (51)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 8

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Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good value, not too hard

C.H. is a great value for the mid to high handicapper who doesn't want to pay a lot to play but still wants a course in good condition & fun to play. It is also walkable (exception being par 3 by club house requires a major uphill then downhill hike). Staff is friendly & usually have cart service. Course is not overly long. Play from back tees if you are a single digit handicap.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Have played here several times. A bit of a drive for me, but the course is always in nice shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Perfect day for golf

My wife and I took advantage of a great deal from GOLFNOW and the weather could not have been any better. Even with all the recent rain, the course was in excellent condition. My wife especially appreciated the much shorter length of the course from the red tees. We will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Enjoyable

Not a particularly challenging course but it was in fair shape. Good place if you want to get out and hit the ball.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

NiceCourse within 45 minuets from the twin cities

Solid, mature course with a solid design and quality up keep. Overall this course is in good shape from the tee boxes to the fairways and greens. The cart path was beat up a bit in areas, other than that really no complaints at all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf

good course over all the fairways had seen better days it was very nicely designed and the staff was awesome

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

This course has played well all year. I think it's a sleeper of a course with several drive able par 4's and interesting par 3's. For the dollar a great value for Twin Cites players.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

good features

This course is good, but too much small black flies and need chemicals to kill.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Interesting little track..nice greens. Many doglegs to intice the wreckless to cut corners. Play the fairways and it is much better. Smallish greens

Course was in excellent shape. 96 degrees and firm as heck still great fun for the $$$

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

lots of elevation change

This course was a pleasant surprise. A bit more challenging and strategic than I expected and much more interesting. Course knowledge would definitely help but not a must. Greens were in great shape although the day we played almost every pin was in the absolute toughest position possible, a couple were completely unfair. Great elevated view of 3 holes from the clubhouse screened porch. Friendly staff and an overall good time. Recommend you check it out.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

I had not played this course in 10 years it had really matured and was in good shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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