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Tam O' Shanter Golf Course

6700 W Howard St, Niles, Illinois 60714, Cook County
(847) 965-2344
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4.5
356 Reviews
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A sunny day view from a tee at Tam O' Shanter Golf Course. Tam O' Shanter GC
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A view of a green at Tam O' Shanter Golf Course. Tam O' Shanter GC
Tam O' Shanter GC: #9
A view from tee #9 at Tam O' Shanter Golf Course

About

Previously known as Tam Golf Course.

Holes 9
Par 33
Length 2440 yds
Rating 31.6
Slope 106
Type Public/Municipal
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - $10
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "Tam Golf Learning Center"
Teaching Pro
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Year Built 1974
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect(s) William J. Spear (1974) Todd Quitno (2018) Bob Lohmann (2018)

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Rating Index
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4.5
4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 356 reviews
98.3%
Recommend
356
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.5
  • Value
    4.5
  • Layout
    4.3
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.4
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
Tam O'Shanter's fairways and greens consistently rank among the best-conditioned 9-hole courses in the region. Friendly staff, solid amenities, and excellent value make it the top local option for a quick round.

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Golfer Reviews

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Z1oKjEFLPTgM3uwTQdBs
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Welcoming Relaxed Atmosphere

The course has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, making it a good choice whether you're an experienced golfer or getting back into the game. Tam O’Shanter is a very enjoyable course and a great place to work on your game. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an enjoyable and approachable round of golf.

Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
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
Difficulty 2.0
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vT2BBP8pTN0AuvaNDAUe
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000007135283
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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z60XWodcdDqzCghdYh6G
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
Walked
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Gulia2116
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Aerated greens

Should be notified when greens are to be aersted. Greens were bumpy and sanded

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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chadauenbg
Review 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Walked
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
Difficulty 2.0
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u314160734490
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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2knne7HH3Wx3iw2ly0cP
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Fun 9 Holes

Nice course for new and tenured players. Good value for Niles, IL

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Z1oKjEFLPTgM3uwTQdBs
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
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u7498563
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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u314162430436
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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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michaudg10
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Blown away

This course was legitimately awesome. Great layout, great condition. Fairways are impeccable. Go play it!

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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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ssamaharn
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

First time golfers

Great 9 holes course with water hazard and bunker to keep the game interesting.

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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 2.0
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Mike1960R
T O P 1000
Reviews 103
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course in nice shape Slow going play very irritating

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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gn24637714
Reviews 3
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 5.0
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Mike1960R
T O P 1000
Reviews 103
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u054803980
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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captkurt78
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
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nchessman
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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waynechen
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good 9 holes course

Very well maintained short course with long history. Good round.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
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