Hallow Ridge Filipinas Golf & Country Club is a conveniently accessible golf course in Laguna, just 40 minutes from Makati and 15 minutes from Alabang.
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Hallow Ridge is an 18-hole public golf course. The signature hole is the 6th hole, a par 5, which is a brilliantly designed challenge requiring three consecutive shots over water: the tee shot, the second shot, and the approach. Strategic thinking and calm decision-making are crucial to overcome it.
The 4th hole, a par 4, may look simple at first glance, but its narrow fairway, out-of-bounds on the left, and a forested area on the right create intense pressure for any golfer.
Overall, the bunkers have firm, compacted sand, making them difficult to play from and best avoided whenever possible.
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The rates are as follows: on regular weekdays, local players pay Php 2,000, while foreigners pay Php 3,500. On weekends and holidays, rates increase to Php 3,000 for locals and Php 4,500 for foreigners. These fees exclude extras like the caddie fee (minimum Php 600) and golf cart rental (Php 1,000). If you’d like to practice first, the driving range costs Php 300/hour on weekdays and Php 400/hour on weekends, with Tee Girl assistance available for Php 100.
At the Caba Garden Cafe, the top recommended dish is the Binagoongang Bagnet (Php 550), A Filipino favorite consisting of fried pork belly cooked with bagoong (shrimp paste).