NORCO, Calif. -- With plenty of great views off the tee, natural vegetation, dry streams and boulder outcroppings throughout the course, Hidden Valley Golf Club in Riverside County is one of southern California's most picturesque courses.
Playing 6,860 yards from the back tees, this Casey O'Callaghan design features plenty of elevated tees, a few blind shots and great views of the surrounding mountains, which influence the shapes of the holes. A few of the tee shots require hitting over some natural areas, but there are five sets of tees, including the forward tees at 4,698 yards, which eliminate the carries.
Hidden Valley G.C. also has excellent practice facilities, a 15,000-square-foot clubhouse with golf shop, dining at the Split Rock Grill and great views of the course. Lessons are also available from its PGA staff.
Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco
Hidden Valley Golf Club is a real gem, hidden in the hills of the Inland Empire.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - lobby
The main lobby at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - hole 1
A look at the tee boxes and fairway on the par-5 opening hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - hole 14
Hidden Valley Golf Club's 14th hole plays uphill. The green is highly elevated and is the highest point of the course.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - hole 15
A player tees off on the par-5 15th hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - 15th
Hidden Valley Golf Club's par-5 15th hole doglegs right at 90 degrees.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - hole 2
The green on the par-4 second hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club.
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Hidden Valley GC - hole 5
Hidden Valley Golf Club's par-3 fifth hole plays over a very deep barranca.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - 5th
A look at Hidden Valley Golf Club's fifth green.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - hole 6
The par-5 sixth hole at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco, California.
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Hidden Valley G.C. - 6th hole
The eighth green at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco, Calif.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - 7th tee
The views from Hidden Valley Golf Club's seventh tee box are stunning.
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Hidden Valley G.C. - clubhouse
The Hidden Valley clubhouse at sunset.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - 13th green
Hidden Valley Golf Club's 13th green is situated on the edge of the cliff.
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Hidden Valley Golf Club - no. 15
The view from the tee box on no. 15 at Hidden Valley Golf Club in Norco.
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Hidden Valley golf course - range
A distant look at Hidden Valley Golf Club's driving range.
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