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Hillcrest Country ClubGolf Course Review by: Bill Satterfield (2010)Quick FactsDesigner: Vernon Macan in 1940 Cost: Private Contact Information: Dave Carollo, Head Professional - (208) 343-1769 Course Website: Official Website - Visit Pasatiempo's official website by clicking on the link provided. Directions: Get here! - 4610 Hillcrest Dr., Boise, ID 83705 Photos: See additional photos of Hillcrest Country Club Accolades: Host of the Boise Open on the Nationwide Tour since 1990 and ranked 10th on Golf Digest's 2011-12 Best in State rankings for Idaho. Signature Hole: 1st - 359 Yard Par 4
1st Hole at Hillcrest CC (359 Yard Par 4)
What to Expect: Hillcrest is a classic golf club with tree lined fairways and gentle doglegs throughout the course. Water comes into play on three holes of the front nine while a river runs through the back nine. Accuracy is the name of the game at this relatively short course that requires course management and shotmaking over brute and brawn. This Vernon Macan layout is reversed when the pros come to play which allows two of Hillcrest’s funnest holes, a driveable par four and a steep uphill par four, to play a big factor come Sunday. By the Numbers:
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