Oakbrook Golf Club

I played Oakbrook last year and it was in phenomenal condition, but I went back and they have cut down hundreds of trees and the course should not be open. There is chopped up tree debris along every fairway and some greens. I have never experienced a course doing such a major tree removal operation while still remaining opened. Oakbrook does not mention the major tree removal operation when booking a tee time on golfnow. I will not play this course for a long time.

This was my first time playing the course so I'm trying to review the course as if there was no logging debris. The main reason I even golfed the course was because golfnow.com had a "hot buy" and I couldn't pass up the opportunity. They need to update the mats on the range with some reworking on the yardage posts, I had no idea how far any of the posts were. They had a great sign that said colors designating yardage but no colors out on the landing zones. If you play during the logging times be prepared to lose some golf balls. The edges are so full of tree limbs that if you're 10-15 yards of the fairway either side you'll most likely lose your ball. Looking forward to coming back AFTER the logging is finished BUT they have A LOT of work to do cleaning the course up.

Overall seems like a good course. I only played there because of the deal on this website I would not pay full price for this course. They have been removing trees and much of the fairways are tracked up by heavy machinery, much worse than sand traps when your in them.

This is a great golf track. It must have been premier 30 years ago as the homes surrounding it are aging but there is new construction going on too.

The problem currently is that the course was recently logged of several hundred trees. Its a real mess at present. Plus the greens were freshly punched.

I'll be back but not until they are finished with the renovations. Next, I hope they'll bring the club house into the 21st century next.

This is a fine golf course that is currently being logged. We were only able to play seven holes. Many hundreds of trees now cut down and the course will be a mess for a long time.

The course was prepping for the spring and summer months so it wasn't ideal conditions. It is well maintained, just that time of year.

The restaurant completely got my order wrong while I was on the turn to the back 9. I did not have time to wait for new sandwich, and it did not taste good. That was disappointing.

Inexpensive deal at formerly private club combined with balmy Feb. weather made for a good outing. There were 3 temp greens on the front side which is always disappointing but understandable this time of year. Greens were smooth but a little soft and slow to recover from soft spike marks. Bunkers in excellent shape and their design really enhances the look of each hole. Fairways good, restrooms and amenities worth mentioning. Lots of trees are marked for removal as seems to be happening at the Classic. Snack bar and restaurant did not seem to be open on a Sunday afternoon, so bring snacks.

The greens were in spotty shape at best. forget the bunkers or better yet forget any sand in them. Be prepared to skull bunker shots across the green. Look all nice and pretty until you end up in them. Very thin veneer of sand. They are planning on bringing down about 450 trees located on the course. The trees coming down have been marked.

Oakbrook is sheltered in a lovely housing area. It is peaceful, lovely, and a challenging course. It is maintained to very high standards - the turf is not mushy and the greens are well manicured. Excellent golfing experience!

Booked through GolfNow, great deal. Staff at front desk (KJ) is pretty rude to us (GolfNow customers). Refused to locate our tee times from his computer screen. Didn't allow our two groups to go out together even though there are 3-4 openings in between tee times. We play about 75 to 100 rounds a year and had never seen unfriendly staff like this person.

The proshop pro wouldn't let us play earlier even there is no golfers. Never happened in my ten plus year golfing.

Seems like a nice course. It was a little wet as this is the Northwest and it had rained the past couple days. Overall the fairways and greens were in good shape. Did get stuck behind a 5 some of women the entire back 9 which slowed things.

The course was in excellent condition for this time of year, January. The holes are fair and well thought out. The bunkers were well maintained with excellent sand. The greens putted true and were challenging.

All was 5 stars. I did not eat or drink anything so i cant rate that aspect.

Pretty narrow fairways and plenty of sand bunkers made this a challenge for this high handicapper. Well-kept roughs were a benefit to finding my ball when I did not hit as straight as I would have liked. Conditions of the fairways and greens were very good, especially considering the time of year (January). The course is a little out of the way, which I liked because it was quiet and relaxing. My only complaint is the holes are not numbered and there is no map on the scorecard so it is a little confusing as to where the next hole is. Luckily I had a partner who has played there several times and knew the layout. I only had a beer in the bar so I can't comment on the food.

I was enjoyed from Golf now for discount rate.
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If you enjoy narrow fairways splitting housing developments with a club who carries themselves like a wannabe private track, this place is for you. Not friendly staff (except in the restaurant, they were great), cart path only, slow greens, and slow pace of play. Anytime I don't like a course I give it one more try a couple months later, but it did not live up to expectations.

Ground was still frozen, and had to use temp. greens, but overall, this is a great course. Being a high-handicapper, I found this to be the most forgiving of the 3 RMG courses in the area. Given the weather conditions, the place was fairly deserted so cannot comment on usual pace of play. Did not have lunch there either. Definitely plan to return in the near future.

This course isn't the easiest to find, so make sure you have good directions or your GPS with you. Oakwood has been around a while, but this was the first time I've played it; it seems and feels like an older course with the big trees and older homes lining the course. Even though it was a private course, it now feels like a decent public course. With all the rain we've been having lately, I was pleasantly surprised to find that Oakwood was a well-draining course with only a few soggy spots. The sand bunkers were rock hard however and could use some fluffing up so that they could be playable. The greens were decent, but golfers need to do a better job of fixing their ball marks. The round took about 5 hours to play, partly because there was a 5-some ahead of us (we were a 2-some), and even though those 5 women played quickly, they were slowed down by two women ahead of them who were very slow. The GolfNow listing included the range balls icon, but be advised that it didn't print out on the tee time reservation so I didn't get range balls at the course as I expected; guess I should have also printed out the listing with the icons showing. At the range the mats were thin and worn; they could use new range mats. The range balls were relatively new. At the turn my partner wanted to get a hot dog, but there was no hot food at the turn, so he had to settle for a granola bar, so bring your own sandwiches with you is my recommendation. The course design was decent, but not as nice as I expected for a formerly private course. Overall, at the GolfNow Hot Deal price I thought it was a really good value and well-worth playing in these winter conditions. I'll definitely give it another try.

I haven't played Oakbrook for about 15 years, when it was a private country club, although my Rotary club met in the dining room until a few years ago. First impressions: Feels like a neighborhood golf course, with lots of regulars. Check-in at the pro shop was quick and easy. Driving range and practice green is located in close proximity to the first tee, with plenty of stations.
The course is as narrow as I remembered, rewarding straight drives, though a consistent draw plays pretty well. Fairways were well-maintained, (very reasonable rough) as were the greens. Bunkers were cement-hard, but after 2 weeks of consistent rain, that was to be expected. Pace of play was very steady, and my group was never delayed for more than a minute at most. RMG has provided an excellent value, revitalizing Oakbrook into a course worth playing on a regular basis!