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4.1
989 Reviews (989)
5 Stars
369
4 Stars
435
3 Stars
123
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
86.4%
Recommend this course
871 out of 989 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 25 reviews
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4.0
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.2%
Recommend this course
52 out of 61 reviews
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Course Highlights
George Dunne's highly regarded layout delivers a genuine challenge with water carries, fast true greens, and well-maintained fairways at an affordable price. Professional and welcoming staff consistently enhance the experience at this well-regarded Chicagoland park district course.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7262 yards
Slope 142
Rating 75.4
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George W Dunne National Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1982
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Seasonal
Architect Dick Nugent (1982) Ken Killian

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Fitness
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Reviews

4.1
989 Reviews (989)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 25
Watching the Game 12
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Water Hazards 45
Plays Long 31
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 46
Locals 37
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 31
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 41
Worth the Drive 36
Convenient to the City 32

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Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pretty good overall

Course In overall great shape but as usual the sand traps need help. I’d pay $20 more for good sand traps

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play SLOW

The course is in great shape for what it is. The bunkers are clay so don't hit in them. The pace of play is insanely slow. I wish they had rangers on the course to keep the game moving.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 91
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

This is a great course

Course was in surprisingly good shape for early in the season. Greens rolled great. Still some bunkers that were almost unplayable but the course is so good that you tend to overlook that.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They’ve clearly given up

Such a great course, but they’ve clearly given up trying to keep the bunkers playable. Not even one bunker was maintained or playable. Tee boxes are bad as well. Such a shame.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/06/2023

Course operator here. Thanks for playing George Dunne, and we appreciate your note. You mention two areas that are our highest priorities. We are attending to the bunkers this week and next, and we have set the tee boxes to heal from more intense Winter play than we've had in some time.

We are always putting maximum effort into making conditions the best they can be, so your feedback is critical to that ongoing process.

Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

George Dunne Course

Overall it was a positive experience the course was well kept… not much sand in the sand traps. Everything was well maintained and the the staff was friendly course played well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good as always sans the bunkers

Love this course and the layout. Tees fairways and greens in good shape. Bunkers always need work. They just can’t keep sand in them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 183
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course and layout! Horrible sand traps, mostly clay.

Great course and layout! Horrible sand traps, mostly clay.

Very challenging, especially the greens. Fast and tricky!

Very nice staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

This course has big greens

Good value for the money. Avoid the bunkers is a must very inconsistent. It’s definitely a penalty if you get in the bunkers. I don’t think anyone rakes anymore. Friendly staff. I’ll definitely play here again. Par 5’s are okay. Par 4’s are great. Par 3’s are pretty good. Greens rolled nice. Just make sure when playing you get out early otherwise it’ll be slow going.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has huge greens

Good bang for your buck. Get out early because it can be slow. Greens rolled nice. Bunkers were less then desirable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout, bunkers need some work.

The course has a great layout and is very challenging. Greens and fairways were in decent shape. There are a ton of large bunkers and plenty of water hazards. The bunkers had very little sand and lots of pebbles and rocks. Otherwise a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Bunkers need work

George Dunne has always been one of my favorite local courses. It is reasonably priced and it is long and challenging. The greens are large and have a lot of character. This year the grass didn’t seem to be in as good of shape as it usually is and the bunkers need serious work. There are just too many and they are massive, which makes them harder to maintain. I would like to see them turn a few bunkers into grass bunkers. I will play again, however it isn’t on the top of my list,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still early in the season

Course was pretty wet from the raid the week leading up to when I played. A lot of clean and replace happening. Course itself is fun. It isn’t just driver 9i/wedge. You have to think through shots and avoid hazards/OB.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Please fix the bunkers

Please put money into the bunkers. On every hole there are multiple bunkers. Please put good quality sand in them and make them playable. Too many bunkers not to take care of them. The course could use a new club house also.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 140
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 123
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

A great layout almost wasted by poor management

This course has a great layout. The Forest Preserve, that owns this and several other courses hires companies to manage the courses. I played this course before and during Billy Casper company managed it. Casper did not do a good job. Currently managed by Indigo. The course conditions have not gotten much better. It is hard for me to drive about 1 hr to go and play this course too often.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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