Arboretum GC
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4.0
706 Reviews (706)
5 Stars
265
4 Stars
294
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
22
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
83.3%
Recommend this course
589 out of 706 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
88.9%
Recommend this course
16 out of 18 reviews
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4.1
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.7%
Recommend this course
52 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Arboretum delivers a well-maintained, water-rich layout with plush fairways, sculpted bunkers, and consistently excellent course conditions. Friendly staff and a unique sushi restaurant with Japanese beer on tap make this a distinctive and rewarding experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6447 yards
Slope 139
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1990) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.0
706 Reviews (706)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 20
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 34
Worth the Drive 15

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 92
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice course!

Greens were in perfect condition. (Players need to fix ball marks!). Rough was perfect. Sand in bunkers could use some softening up. Overall, nice course, nice club house and friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Great Course Poor Staff

This was a beautiful and very well-kept course. The grounds looked great, and up until the issue we had, everything seemed fine. My brother and I booked a 5:50 PM tee time for 18 holes, and I rented clubs for him since he was playing golf for the first time.

Before starting, we were told carts had to be returned by 8 PM, which was understandable. The course itself advertises an expected pace of about 4.5 hours for 18 holes, so we assumed that once the carts were returned, we would simply walk the remainder of the course if needed.

However, once we reached the halfway point, a staff member informed us that not only did the cart need to be returned, but we also could not use push carts and needed to return the rental clubs as well. This was never clearly explained beforehand. Since my brother is right-handed and I’m left-handed, the rental clubs were the only clubs he could use, so that basically meant he could no longer continue playing at all.

When I asked what options we had since we had only completed 9 holes of the 18 we paid for, the response was essentially “that’s up to you.” The staff member repeatedly said it was “common knowledge” that once dusk hits, golfers are done playing. As someone who is still fairly new to golf (this was only my fourth time out), I found the interaction very dismissive and unwelcoming toward beginners.

What frustrated me most was the lack of communication beforehand. If a 5:50 PM tee time realistically cannot complete 18 holes, especially while requiring carts and rentals to be returned early, that should be made very clear before customers pay full price for an 18-hole round.

To their credit, they did offer a $20 rain check, but that doesn’t come close to covering the rental fees or the unfinished back 9 that we paid for.

Overall, the course itself is beautiful and most of the staff we encountered were friendly, but this experience left a really bad impression. I golf weekly and enjoy trying different North Shore courses, but unfortunately this is one I won’t be returning to or recommending to friends because of how the situation was handled.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2026:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into the situation and addressing it with our team. We appreciate the feedback and the opportunity to learn from it.
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Commented on 05/19/2026

This place probably does not rent clubs that often, as it serves a very local clientele. I think the policies you encountered are extremely common. Sunset means the staff needs to go home. Unfortunately the back 9 is a long walk from the clubhouse....not my favorite course to play evening golf.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Insanely slow

The pace of the play yesterday was terrible. When looking at the tee times available, there should’ve been many breaks and minimal waiting but when the course has so many walkers, and walkers who don’t play quick.. with no ranger monitoring the pace of play it was terrible and a lot of waiting

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful but challenging course

Great course but for a high handicapper can be daunting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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