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2.7
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
50
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
48.9%
Recommend this course
142 out of 232 reviews
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3.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
59.1%
Recommend this course
13 out of 22 reviews
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2.9
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
53.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise, and uncrowded conditions allow golfers to play at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Friendly staff greet players quickly, making for a welcoming and affordable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 71
Length 6637 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1

Also known as Willow Glen Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Paul Loague (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
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Reviews

2.7
232 Reviews (232)
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great Play

It might need improvement but I knew it will get better at playing. Hoping course playing fee stays the same when it gets better course especially the greens.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
First Time Playing

Burn greens

14/18 greens are totally dead. Do not play. I had a hot deal, so it was non refundable.

If they took care of the course I would play again in a heartbeat. The course itself is a good layout. But with no greens, crappy teeboxs.

Could be an awesome cross country course in this condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Atrocious condition

Won’t play here again. The greens are bunt, no grass, all brown. Rough not mowed in a long while. Tee boxes in bad shape. Fairways very patchy. Just plain brutal conditions.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mother Nature has taken over

The greens were horrendous, and that’s the good news. Your ball needs to stay on the fairway otherwise it’s a lost ball. Grass in the rough is over your shoelaces. Mother nature has taken the course back. It used to be such a great place to play. Whoever is in charged, please get funding and don’t let nature reclaim it.

Conditions Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Great track horribly maintained

This is a tough one for me. This course has a really cool layout and some great shots. It is just horribly maintained. They said they did not have mowers for the rough yet and it showed. Really good deal though.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Heed the warnings, don’t play here

Stopped after 9 because of how poor the conditions were. The staff thankfully gave a heads up and were very kind. They’re put in a tough spot. Go play down the road at Lake Bluff same price, beautiful conditions and nice people.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Warning!!!!

Soooooo disappointed and upset. Course looks as if it’s been abandoned. It’s criminal that management doesn’t provide any information on the condition of the course. Apparently, course machinery has been broken so grass hasn’t been mowed so rough is insane. No weed control so if you do hit your ball in the fairway you still can’t find it because it looks just like all the other weeds. Greens on the back nine weren’t green, they were dirt patches. Overall pathetic but shouldn’t be surprised, another government run operation that’s a disaster.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Terrible course conditions. Some excuse due to no mower for the rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 47
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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