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4.0
264 Reviews (264)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
89
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
21
1 Stars
34
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
87.8%
Recommend this course
201 out of 264 reviews
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3.9
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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Avg Rating
3.9
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and a well-maintained layout make this Cook County course a strong value for golfers seeking a challenging and enjoyable round. Recent improvements to course conditions have impressed returning players, with fairways and greens consistently drawing praise.

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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 5952 yards
Slope 119
Rating 69.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1968)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

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4.0
264 Reviews (264)
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Reviews 5
1.0
Previously Played

Horrendous conditions

Storms in the area knocked a lot of trees over but either way this course hasn’t been maintained in a long time.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Unplayable

Was told 3 holes were unplayable because of water. It was actually 4 holes that were completely unplayable. High standing water on almost every hole. All this and was charged full price. Course should be shut down till water drains. Should have been told exactly what the course conditions were. It’s ashamed because I usually enjoy this course. Won’t be coming back here any time soon! Feeling ripped off!!!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 142
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Front 9 can play tough

Don't judge this course by the scorecard alone. It is short by yardage, but has a lot of hazards. The lady at the desk when I checked-in was very friendly and course conditions were great, except for some of the traps, that were gravel. This course has done quite a bit in recent years to improve itself and should be congratulated for it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/11/2026

Thank you so much for the great 4 star review. Would like to hear how we can improve the experience. If you have any thoughts please reach out to info.riveroaks@forestpreservegolf.com.

Thanks again

River Oaks Management team

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for rhe price

Friendly staff nice layout of the course. You can grip it and rip it. Greens are great for park course. Overall fun course great staff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/11/2026

Thank you so much for the great review and hope to see you back on the course soon.

River Oaks Management team

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you so much for the great review and we hope to see you on the course again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Wow, thanks for the great 5 star review. Cant wait to see you back at the course soon

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this 5 star review.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you for leaving us this great review. Hoe you are able to get back on the course soon.

Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is in great shape. Has improved every year for the past few year. Management and staff doing a great job. Greens rolling great to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave us this great review. We have been working really hard at increasing course conditions and the team is always doing their best to increase overall experience. Hope to see you on the course again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/31/2026

Thank you for the great 4 star review.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
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 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course good value

Greens are in decent shape, good course for the price

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Love River Oaks

Love the course and staff! Will be back before the end of the season!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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