Club at Hidden Creek, The

Great course layout , course is very wet in areas.will play again.

I was hassled by the marshal in the middle of my round for walking on the course even though I called the club before my round on the same day and was told by a woman on the phone that walking is allowed. Sad.
I guess the club has a policy that only members are allowed to walk, which I can understand, but I don't believe anyone told me that before my round.
I don't like the way I was treated by the marshall on the course. He was treating me like a criminal in the middle of my round. He was questioning me and relaying information on his walkie talkie as I stood by him. I stood with him for like 5 minutes (maybe more than 5 minutes) in the middle of my round, because I was walking on the course. Plus, I was a single with a twosome in front of me, and I was right on their tail. I don't believe I as a single was causing a massive traffic jam behind me on the course with poor pace of play. My pace, in my opinion, was fine, but a little slower without a cart.
That is my worst experience ever with a marshall.
The woman working in the pro shop who worked with me before my round was upbeat and friendly, and the course was in pretty good condition, but parts were wet and soggy. Also, 1 par 5 was reduced to a par 3.
The course was pretty good, but I recommend golfing somewhere else.

This is my favorite course in the Pensacola/ Navarre area.
However today the number one handicapp hole,par 5 was under construction
And the temporary t box made it a par 3
The staff did not mention this when we signed up To play and there was no adjustment to the
Greens fee.
Due to heavy rain the revious week, the sand traps were mostly flooded and there was much standing water ( lakes) in the fairways.
Much of this is unavoidable but players should be forewarned and adjust green fees

Nice course, great clubhouse. Greens in great shape, very consistent. Almost all of the fairways were in excellent condition, even in winter. Staff was very friendly and enjoyed our twosome.

Fivesomes are very common at H C and no playing through allowed
Heaven help the single or others who are used to continuous play
The marshalls are totally ineffective when it comes to keeping groups moving and they can usually be found looking for golf balls
I’m done with this course until I get in the mood for a 5 hour round in 90 degree weather

Pace of play is terrible specially when members monopolize the course on Tuesday and Thursday
I usually avoid those days however when I played on a Wednesday there was the same problem.
On that day there were 2 fivesomes not only slowing the pace of play but tearing up the course including driving on the greens and through sand traps.
The marshalls are not paid but comped with free play and aren't trained in how to confront slow play or rule breakers. When we pointed out the slow play and lack of respect by these 10 mprons,the Marshall got mad at us. Very bad management
I won't be going back anytime soon. And by the way, the green fees are the highest in northwest Florida
I wish I had taken a photo to upload here.

Ok layout. Zero water on back nine. Front nine is better than back. But still only a three star course

The greens were very fast and receptive and course is really challenging..

I play this course when I’m at the coast. I fear the word getting out on this jewel. Had rained for three days non-stop but sand based fairways and greens drained quickly and were remarkably playable.

Hidden Creek has been a favorite course until recently. Water issues consume several holes. Major construction has bottle-necked two holes. These things are unavoidable. Booking too many golfers within a two hour period is avoidable but they continue to do this. The golfing experience has become unpleasant. Finishing 18 holes in 3-4 hrs. Is unlikely. Unfortunate!

The only negative during the round was the work done on # 7 &8. The adjustment for the work did not harm the round.

it's December, so things are not perfect but very playable. Greens are slick but very true, bunkers are all raked nicely, rough is playable, some tee boxes are very thin. Course is a little muddy in some places from lots of rain but they do their best to keep carts away. Good Day

First time playing here. Really nice lay out and greens great shape. I will be playing there again

The course marshals need to make sure the players are keeping pace of play. I don't think that boom boxes should be allowed on the course at all!