Hidden Creek, located in Lima, Ohio, is an incredible golf course that is open for public play. It is not overly long, and with a slope rating in the mid to high 120s for men, it offers both a challenge and a good time. The Course is owned and operated by the Floyd Young family in Bluffton, OH; a family that has etched its name in golf history, at least in this part of the country. Family patriarch Floyd Young has been in the golf business since 1969. In 1971, the PGA Championship was being held at his home course, and Floyd caddied for Jack Nicklaus. He must have been Nicklaus’ good luck charm because he went on to win the tournament! In 1989, the family took a leap of faith and purchased Bluffton Golf Club; Hidden Creek Golf Club in Lima was added to the portfolio in 2008. The course is carpeted in Bentgrass from tee to green and is pretty wide open, making it a favorite of seniors and beginners in the area. Water comes into play on at least 10 holes – more if you spray it. The fairways are lush; the greens roll true and are full of subtle undulations. Hidden Creek plays 6,852 yards from the Back Tees, not being masochistic, I found the White Tees (6,312 yards) provided a fitting challenge and kept my interest. Five sets of tees provide a suitable yardage for all players, regardless of their ability and enjoyment for all skill levels. The course has several holes that will test your skills, especially a couple of the par 3s. Number 2 is a 200-yard par 3 that requires a lengthy carry over water into a small green that slopes back to front towards the water. I love courses that end with a par 3, especially ones as challenging as the 18th hole at Hidden Creek. It plays 199 yards from the White Tees and is heavily tree-lined on both sides, creating an “all-or-nothing” scenario off the tee. The 10th hole is an interesting par 5. It’s a big dogleg left that plays 490 yards. At the corner of the dogleg is a large boomerang-shaped pond that catches a lot of balls from unsuspecting – or in my case, unknowing – players. Once you navigate the pond, the hole plays uphill into a small green protected by the hills that surround it. It’s a hole that takes thought and patience to play. Hidden Creek has a driving range and practice putting green, so you can loosen up before your round or just spend the day honing your skills. The clubhouse serves great food, and beverages are available; the pro shop is stocked with everything you’ll need for your round, including logoed apparel that you can take home as a memory. Hidden Creek’s sister course, Bluffton Golf Club, is just 6 miles away. Each one provides a unique and diverse golfing experience. If you find yourself wanting to go back and play the courses over and over, consider an annual pass.

3 stars due to the fact, ive never been to this course before. It's a beautiful and challenging course. However, I was super dissapointed in the fact that I had got my first EVER hole-in-one on hole 6. Told the guy in the shop(pics amd video) he acted uninterested. Didn't care. Said no recognition(not even did i get the flag 😞) total mood killer! Im glad I got to play there. But don't know if I'll go back. Bad attitude trumps nice course. There's a million other ones I can go to.

The course is beautiful green and trees. It's back off the road so it's quiet. The food is really good for lunch and breakfast. The have beer, wine and seltzer. The sell bags, shirts, balls, tees, gloves. The manager wasn't too friendly and seemed more annoyed than anything when asked questions- hopefully he was just stressed out that day but it wasn't pleasant

Absolutely beautiful course. Love the elevation changes and all the greens were in great shape. Very well taken care of!

my friends and I went to this course on Saturday around 1pm. first off, the guy inside is rude as all get out. he has got to have the worst people/customer service skills I have ever witnissed.my cart was ok but my friends cart's windshield was coming off at the bottom and he had to hold it with his foot so that it wouldn't rattle loose any more. as we were approaching hole 14, one of my friends had to go to the bathroom (#2). he went to the building with bathrooms in it only to find that it was locked. it was very busy on Saturday so i can't see any reason why that bathroom was locked. he said no biggie, that he could hold it till the clubhouse. we finished playing and he made his was into the clubhouse men's room only to find out that the last stall had the toilet tank lid sitting on the seat because the toilet was filled with poop. he went to the next stall only to find that whoever used it left a trail of runny poop all over the floor. my friend almost pooped his pants because of this. he said that the bathroom was in horrible shape. The course was in good shape but I would think that for $48 for golf with a cart they can do better or at least have GPS or something.. go to Moose Landing, it's only $38 for golf with a cart and their carts have a large screen GPS on every cart and the course is in just as good if not better than hidden creek plus hole 18 is somewhat an island green I WILL NOT BE GOING BACK HERE.