Played Hyatt Hills Golf Course yesterday evening with my father, and while there are definitely things to like about the course, there are also a few glaring issues that really took away from the overall experience. We booked a 6:21 PM tee time online, and I’ve got to say — the booking process was quick and hassle-free. The website is easy to navigate, and it took no time at all to get the round scheduled. This is a big plus if you’re looking to plan a round on short notice or during a busy day. We arrived early and were paired with another twosome, which is normal for that most time slots. The course was busy, which is expected during the evening hours. But when we got up to the first tee, we ended up just standing there. We didn’t actually tee off until 6:35 PM — a full 14 minutes past our scheduled time — and it was immediately clear why
There were two groups ahead of us. One was a 5-some (still trying to figure out how that even happens at a public course), and the other was a foursome of women who did the best they could with the group in front of them. Although they did spend a little more time chatting on the tee boxes then hitting. The 5-some was incredibly slow — they were taking extra shots, spending a ridiculous amount of time looking for lost balls, and had no sense of urgency or awareness of the groups stacking up behind them.
To make matters worse, there wasn’t a single course ranger in sight to address the situation. For nearly the entire round, we were crawling from hole to hole, stuck in a painfully slow rhythm with no relief. The absence of a ranger is a major issue for this course and ruins what could otherwise be an enjoyable evening round.
Hyatt Hills is a pretty solid option if you're in the area and looking for a local round. It’s not a championship-level course, but it has a clean layout, a variety of hole designs, and offers a little challenge without being overwhelming. It's especially nice for casual or newer golfers.
The cost to walk the course is $30, or $50 if you’re riding. For the area and what you get, that’s a reasonable price. It's affordable enough that you won’t feel guilty playing it regularly, especially if you’re just out there for a quick twilight nine or trying to get some practice in.
Overall, the course is in okay shape. The fairways and greens were playable, and there’s definitely some effort going into upkeep. Some tee boxes were under patchwork or in rougher condition, but nothing that made the round unplayable. It’s clear the grounds crew is doing what they can — just don’t expect pristine country club conditions.
This course is very forgiving and beginner friendly. The fairways are fairly wide, the rough isn’t punishing, and the hazards are minimal. It’s a perfect spot for someone just getting into the game or trying to build confidence without getting beat up by a difficult layout.
The pro shop is on the smaller side, but it’s stocked with the basics — balls, gloves, tees, and a few accessories. Nothing fancy, but enough to get you through your round if you forget something.
A big plus — the carts are outfitted with GPS screens, which helps a lot with yardage and hole layouts. It’s a nice feature, especially at a course in this price range, and makes navigating the course that much easier.
The biggest issue, without a doubt. There was no ranger anywhere to be found, and during busy hours, this is a dealbreaker. When players are forming unofficial 5-somes and taking their sweet time with no consequence, it kills the experience for everyone else. This course could significantly improve the player experience by simply adding a ranger to manage the pace of play.
Without course marshals, twilight rounds, or mid-day rounds can turn into slow-motion slogs. If you’re hoping to squeeze in a full 9 or even 18 before sunset, it’s a gamble. The slow pace really takes the fun out of the round when you're spending most of your time waiting. Hyatt Hills is a decent local course with fair pricing, a beginner-friendly layout, and some nice amenities...
Read moreI’m new to golf & this course was nice looking. The starter person who checked us in was very nice, so I was excited to play. But then a few holes in, an old ranger approached me & my boyfriend for parking the cart on the outside of the bunker. I guess he was just doing his job, but we were far from the green, at least 50 ft. I was driving the cart, and like I said I was new and unaware. He tried making a weird joke about it, saying to my bf (assuming he was the one driving the cart), “she’ll beat you up if it happens again!”. I don’t know. Weird vibes. The vibes got weirder when my boyfriend came to a short stop (he was driving the cart for that hole), after we suddenly spotted my ball, in the rough. The greenskeeper yelled something from afar. When he wasn’t acknowledged by us (we couldn’t hear him), he drove over his cart over and scolded my boyfriend (who’s an avid golfer) for “drifting”. He then proceeded to turn the sprinklers on right where I was shooting. I guess he didn’t get the angry reaction he wanted from us? The other two men we were golfing with (strangers to us), even made a comment about the greenskeeper turning the sprinklers on. So I know I wasn’t overreacting. Thank god he turned them on though, because it was so hot! Didn’t mess my shot up at all, like I think he wanted it to. I mean it was right next to my ball and where I was standing. After cooling me off and me hitting a great shot, I look over to see the greenskeeper waving at me, condescendingly. As If he intentionally tried to ruin my shot. I never write reviews (other than positive ones when the service or food is great at a restaurant). But for this, I just had to. I work in hospitality myself, and I was flabbergasted by the behavior. I’m not sure if this is what is golf is always like, but I will be sure to golf elsewhere just in case. Nice course…but weirddddd workers! Thanks for the sprinkler...
Read moreI understand the difficulties of running a small business so I tend not to leave negative reviews for establishments regardless of my experience. However, my latest trip to Hyatt Hills Golf Complex requires that I share my experience if only so that potential customers can make an informed decision as to where to spend their money. After several months of patronizing this establishment, and dealing with staff uninterested in assisting customers and generally unwelcoming, I was surprised to find that after purchasing a bucket of balls for the driving range, there were no tees available at any of the 50+ stalls on the range. This is the first time I have ever visited a driving range that sold balls to hit yet didn’t have any tees available for their patron’s use, nor signage in the pro shop indicating that tees are unavailable on the range. I was told that “people steal the tees” so I could either rent or purchase one for use. Since I already had my bucket I reluctantly purchased a tee so I could complete my practice session. This will be my last time at Hyatt Hills. No more tee rentals. No more short counts on balls dispensed for the range. No more salty staff. I’d offer to anyone considering this establishment to look at Galloping Hill, Golf Cave, or any other golf course / driving range in...
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