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Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course

3701 N Recreation Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60613, Cook County
(773) 661-0140
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4.3
397 Reviews
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About

Formerly known as Waveland Golf Course.

Holes 9
Par 36
Length 3265 yds
Rating 35.5
Slope 127
Type Municipal
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $12.50
GPS
Pull Carts
Caddies
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf Simulator
Teaching Pro
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

Policies

Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate Golf Attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
Banquet Facilities
Year Built 1932
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Poa/Bent Grass
Architect(s) Edward B. Dearie (1932)
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Rating Index
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 397 reviews
88.9%
Recommend
397
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.2
  • Value
    4.2
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.4
  • Pace
    4.0
  • Amenities
    3.8
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Course Highlights
Stunning views of Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive make this nine-hole Chicago gem a truly memorable round. Friendly staff, solid course conditions, and strong value consistently draw golfers back to this popular lakeside layout.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Best For:
9-Hole Rounds 11
Locals 8
Walkers 7
Location is:
Convenient to the City 13

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T2ujYwBNIaX73KVAqagW
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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tbonechicago
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007028107
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played

Solid Downtown Course

Nice track just north of the Chicago River. Lake views are wonderful and the course is very walkable parkland layout. Take in the surroundings, play some golf, tricky greens so be ready to make a putt

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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pmeder19
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Gulia2116
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

course condition

Was not made aware the greens had been recently aerated, fairways were thin greens were bumpy and slow

Verified Purchaser
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314162748930
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314162748930
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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pgjiiVLmal9ZYsKjVHU2
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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AlexSandy
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great, fun and challenging course

First time playing this course - Super friendly staff! The course is in above average condition. Challenging course and good pace of play! Would recommend!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Peftf8p1l4aQg5mrQhOv
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u314159416439
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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phil3041258
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Perfect day for golf on the lakefront

Couldn't have asked for a better day to golf at Sydney Marovitz! After all of the recent rain, the grass was in great shape. The staff was friendly and helpful. Then we went to the Cubs game, and they won!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Alexsander3
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
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Z1oKjEFLPTgM3uwTQdBs
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pace 4.0
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u000003264746
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Gem on the Lakefront

Great course, in great shape

Played well with some nice views

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Sean3457154
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Pace 5.0
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aflis88
Review 1
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314163065328
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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lPAV3cOPax1SyTpiLtPH
Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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Mark7972083
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Do Not Play! Awful ranger

One of the worst rounds of golf I’ve golf I’ve experienced due to the ranger. Came up to our group 3 separate times telling us to speed our pace of play when we were well ahead the normal pace and not holding anyone back. He was rude from the very start of the round.. Very unprofessional. We played 9 holes in an hour and 37 minutes well ahead of pace but felt rushed the entire time because of their ranger. Do not play

Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
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