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4.3
501 Reviews (501)
5 Stars
231
4 Stars
194
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.1
93.6%
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447 out of 501 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
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7
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
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12 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
1
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1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
93.3%
Recommend this course
28 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Stonewolf consistently earns praise for its well-maintained fairways, true fast greens, and a challenging layout that rewards experienced golfers. Friendly staff, GPS-equipped carts, and a standout driving range make this course a top-value pick in the area.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6943 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Stonewolf Golf Club is one of only four courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in Illinois and Missouri and it is also one of his only public access designs. Nicklaus created a shotmaker's layout with a variety of different holes. He also incorporated his signature style of bunkering, which you'll remember for their shape, design, and placement. This is not a golf course where you'll be able to just grip it and rip it. Thoughtful strategy and careful club selection off the tees are essential for doing well. Stonewolf Golf Club opens with a tough trio of holes, ending with a short par 4 that requires a forced carry to a severe green that features a tricky elevation change right in the middle of the surface. There is also a lateral hazard on the left, and five bunkers bordering the right side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1997) Bruce Borland

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.3
501 Reviews (501)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Elevation Changes 27
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
A Weekend Splurge 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Tee time issues

We had an online tee time late morning and a 4 some. We started on hole 10 as instructed. We made the turn 2 hours. Ladies league was starting so we waited for 35 on the tee box for 3 groups of 4 to tee off. We were told there were 2 open tee times behind us. Another group of 4 ladies showed up after we were 2 holes in and staff came and told us we could move to the back or continue to let the rest of the groups play through us. Very unorganized. Disappointing when we were so excited about playing at such a nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Condition

Course was great, the greens were rolling great and it was my first time playing so I had a lot of fun. Never had a problem with pace of play either but my only complaint is them advertising their menu for the turn and they had nothing to order other than a hotdog. I would have never said this is they didn’t advertise for a giant menu with all these different options to order but again, that was the only problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

SAW Golf

Played a round of golf with my buddy from San Francisco and we had a blast. Played poorly but enjoyed the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 343
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Stonewolf In Good Shape

I thought the overall conditioning at Stonewolf was good. The greens are on the fast side, however, many of them scarred by numerous ball marks not repaired or not healing properly.

I though the tees and fairways were good also, Just a few rough areas on holes 10 & 12. They have placed sod to fix bad areas on other holes, like holes 1 & 3. There is bare spots/erosion by many of the cart paths. There are several areas where the cart path has buckled and are marked with orange cones.

One of carts was really slow and the GPS in the carts rarely ever work. We paid the senior weekday rate of $50.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 169
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 34
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 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love this challenging course

The course is in good shape. Looks like the greens were just aerated.Unfortunately the golf carts were super slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Excellent driving range

I really enjoyed the driving range and putting area. The putting area at Stonewolf is fantastic — smooth, true greens that really help dial in your short game. And the driving range is like nothing I’ve ever seen before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

It was a great time today. Absolutely nothing wrong other than the cart flip today.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great shape!

Stonewolf by far is the nicest, most well maintained course we’ve played this summer. No bare spots in the fairways and the greens were not ate up. A bit pricey but thanks to TeeOff, it was a great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day!

The coarse was great. The greens ,not all, were in good shape. Just a very nice time. The carts were very nice with gps and score card built in!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
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 39
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Gorgeous layout but challenging

This is one of my favorite courses in the area. You better bring your A-game and play smart on a few of these holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sevensome

It all started when we walked in—I should’ve known things were off when I went to put mayo on my sandwich and found a lovely patch of mold. I flagged it to the young lady behind the counter, and in a dazzling display of customer service, she handed me a mold-free sandwich like she’d just saved the day. You’d think in this day and age, if one’s moldy, they’d toss the whole batch. Not here. The next person got their own little helping of fungus.

Out on the course, all was fine until hole 3, when pace of play hit a wall—like a guy who’s been on a cheese-only diet for two months (which, frankly, is safer than eating here). I first blamed the foursome ahead. Then the group ahead of them when I saw them on hole 7. But then it became clear: the problem was a sevensome. Yes, seven people playing as one group. My phone even tried to autocorrect it—because that shouldn’t be a thing.

When I asked about it at the turn, one of the beer-sipping Hoosiers turned to me with a big grin and said, “Yeah,” like he was quoting Toby Keith—“That’s something to be proud of.” Never mind the dozen groups behind them grinding their teeth.

I got a rain check instead of a refund, but honestly, I’d rather not give them another red cent after that whole fungal, slow-play fiasco.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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