Public golf course in Derry, NH, 03038.
About Hidden Valley Golf Course
Hidden Valley Golf Course in Derry, NH, is the kind of place where elevation shifts keep you guessing and wooded New England scenery steals your attention. Designed by the team at Cornish & Silva back in 1984, this public track stretches just over 6,200 yards, but don’t let the modest length fool you—there’s plenty of challenge packed into the par 70 layout. With 101 meters of total elevation change, you’ll find yourself hitting blind approaches one moment and enjoying sweeping views of the surrounding hills the next.
Water hazards have a steady presence here, coming into play on more than half the holes, sometimes subtly, sometimes front and center. Seven doglegs twist through stands of mature trees, rewarding those who can shape their shots or aren’t afraid to take an aggressive line. The 20 bunkers are thoughtfully placed—often right where you want to land—but rarely feel unfair. One hole that tends to stick with players is the par-4 12th: a downhill dogleg flirting with water left and trees right, begging you to choose between safety and ambition.
Pace is usually brisk, and the conditioning holds up well through the season—greens are quick but true, and the fairways stay surprisingly lush, even during mid-summer heat. This is a course that feels approachable for mid-handicappers but still gives low-handicappers enough bite to keep things interesting. If you like a walkable course with variety and you don’t mind a little elevation in your round, Hidden Valley is a solid choice from early spring through late fall.