Hyde Park Golf Club

A venerable and historical course laid out by the famous Donald Ross in 1925 on Jacksonville's nearly forgotten North sideFrom the whites 6153 yards with challenging hazards including two very out of place radio towers and their supporting guy wires. Honestly you don't notice them much after a while. The fairways are well kept, the greens are true and played a equally well for the weekend golfer. The sand traps which I managed to avoid entirely were like powder.The clubhouse inside is showing its age and the folks at the bar are a little clickish. They only take cash which was very frustrating both at the bar, the snack bar and on the course. All in all it was fine.

Can't leave less than one star unfortunately. I golf often with my 5 year old who gets out and shoots his approach and putts with us. He enters the greens with us and leaves with us not affecting pace of play whatsoever. I booked a tee time for myself, two others, and my son. When we got to the course, we were informed that there is an age restriction for golfers under 7 years old. Their response was, and I quote, "kids shouldn't be on the golf course." Wow. Certainly not the approach to getting kids into the game that I've seen from other golf courses. Fortunately we were able to book another tee time at a course nearby that doesn't have this asinine rule. My advice to Hyde Park would be to actually display your rules on your website before ruining someone's weekend. The course isn't good enough to have rules like this.

This is a historic course. Unfortunately, that's all it has going for it. The place is a dump, but the employees act like it's Augusta National. I've never been treated more rudely at a golf course in the 45 years that I've been playing golf. Went there to hit some balls on the range. I bought a bag and proceeded to hit them on the range. There is a chipping green next to the driving range and as I was walking over to it, I stopped to pick up a random ball on the range. It was outside of the "hitting area" that was roped off. The range jockey was on me instantly telling me I can't hit from there. It was as if he was just waiting for someone to hit that random ball so he could act all tough. There were probably 150-200 golf balls around the chipping green. I chipped for a while and then picked up about a dozen balls to go hit a few more drivers. The range jockey was instantly back again, asking me "where did you get those balls" like I was stealing them. I did absolutely nothing to be treated this way. I complained to the manager, but all he said was that they had been having problems with people stealing golf balls and barely offered me an apology let alone any reason why I should ever return. Do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else, somewhere that they appreciate you.

The greens need to be redone and there were cigarette butts in my cart. Save your $50 go play somewhere else! This course used to be great because it was cheap. Now its not cheap and just worth it to play somewhere else. I mean seriously you can play stillwater for $64. If the course is dog water, keep the prices low. I cant believe people pay $47 to play here... the tee boxes are sh*t the fairways are sh*t and the greens are sand traps.... The dude that makes the food in the food truck is the only thing id recommend here.

Avoid this place at all costs. I have NEVER had an enjoyable round here, always overcrowded and the staff is rude as hell. The final straw was when we were legitimately scammed out of a full round. We were charged for a full round and then asked to leave after 9 holes because we were the "only twosome on the course." How is that our problem? We paid for a full round and the course does not close for another hour and a half. Just because you want to leave early you are going to scam us out of a full-price round and not even offer a refund. The jerk in the pro shop even had the audacity to say "You should know the policy that if you are the only twosome out on the course you get cut off." Where else is that a policy? This course is a complete joke. The only thing keeping this dumpster fire open is the nostalgia factor being the "oldest course in Jacksonville." Absolutely never going back.

This course was very nice. Myself along with a friend played for a pretty fair price. the staff was nice and the facility was great. would recommend this golf course.

Had my first experience here today, the course is decent for the price. Unfortunately, I won't be returning, neither will my friends and I won't be recommending this course to anyone either. I golf weekly and recently I've been trying Jacksonville golf courses to find my favorite - this was my fourth one. We were harassed by the course ranger, he came up to us 3 times within the first 6 holes. The last time asking if I had beer in my cooler, I've never been approached timeand time again like that anywhere else. Definitely don't recommend this course - spend your money elsewhere where you can have a stress free guys day!!!!

Older course but definitely a challenge. Reasonably priced and good friendly service.

Stay away from this place, I had my car broken into and my credit cards and cash stolen. The person at the pro shop said "yes, we've had some problems"...what?!?

This is the worst golf experience I have ever had. It was my first time here and the people that work here are rude. Will not be returning.