LPGA International - Hills Course

Course conditions on the Hill 18 were okay considering it is March. Greens putted true but mostly flat and not much break except on back 9. It was breezy so mostly a challenge never plating here before today. Range and practice area are good. Carts were great, newer and had a GPS that was reliable on them.

The course is wide so not much difficulty off the tee. Played it at about 6200 yards and it was good, most par 4's played under 400 yards and are reachable in 2. Really disappointed with 18th hole which would require a 280 yard drive down right side to see the green and still be 150 out for the second shot to the green. The green is not visible from the tee and is a 90 degree dog leg to the left, elevated some and small. I hit in middle of the fairway and still had no second shot for an approach as was blocked out by the trees. Strange hole considering all rest of the course was fairly straight with some slight dog legs on a couple of the par 5's.

No info from starter that halfway house was closed and no beverage carts on the course which was surprising because it was fairly busy the day I played. The pro shop did not share this either so take water/ beverage or you will be thirsty if it is a warm day like the one we played. I would have liked to have been told but did not ask, don't assume like I did!

Overall an average experience, I guess my expectations were too high.

NO ranger , extremely slow play. Front 9 took 2 1/2 hrs. Sand traps were embarrassing for a club of this caliber. Fairways and greens were in Great condition.

I play The hills course for the first time in about 5 years the best thing about the hills course it was all natural beautiful force a lot of wild animals now it's nothing but houses everywhere you look there's a house it's horrible they ruined it I won't play it again and I don't recommend anybody to play it

First time playing this course and greatly enjoyed it but the pace of play on the second nine was brutally slow. Had an issue with the golf cart shutting down when to close to the green an wouldn’t back out and had to push it up a hill to get back into play area where it would go again. Talked to staff and it’s a known problem but hasn’t been fixed. Took 4 hours and 15 minutes to play 18 so make sure to get an early tee time if you’re going to play 18.

The Hills course played really well. Plenty of strategy involved taking advantage of the holes. Not a long course, but player friendly. Will be on my list for awhile.

Played this layout since the nineties.
Used to see deer and turkey in the wild.
Got a shock this last round.
Over developed with hundreds of new homes under construction.
Most of the natural pine forests surrounding the golf course have been stripped to the bare ground.
The entire personality of the layout is now gone!
What a shame.
Not what it used to be.

Great course, greens and staff - bring your "A" Game and a lot of balls just in case lol

Obviously a great golf course.
I’ve played it twice a year for the last 10 years. The course was carved through Forrest’s and wetlands. You never saw any other golfers.
It was spectacular. Now they are building houses everywhere.
I get the whole make some money thing but this is just another typical Florida course. That being said I’ll play it again as the greens are very good.

This is the more challenging of the two courses at LPGA International. It was in very good shape that the pace of play was great also early in the morning. Greens rolled true and were in excellent shape. Position golf course where driver may not be the play off the tee all the time. A good test.

Course was in pristine condition and is challenging. Pace of play over the first 9 was excellent, but at hole 10 there was suddenly an extra flight that caused at least 30 minutes extra time. o ranger to correct that,

Played all 18 holes and never saw a beverage cart girl?

New greens are good size however they are compacted and hard to stick a ball on it. They are rolling a little slow. All in all, will be very nice later in the year!

This course is quickly becoming one of our favorites! Fairways have grass, greens are true and the sand traps have good sand. We're greeted by friendly people. The food and service from the waitress and bar was welcoming.. The atmosphere on the patio after a match was soothing. What's not to like? Great golf, great atmosphere, great company and looking out at the Jones course afterwards is non=comparable!