George W Dunne National Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 7262 yards | 75.4 | 142 |
| Blue | 72 | 6677 yards | 72.7 | 136 |
| White | 72 | 6148 yards | 70.3 | 130 |
| Red | 72 | 5452 yards | 71.6 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 75.9/144 | 541 | 413 | 170 | 445 | 418 | 586 | 179 | 392 | 467 | 3611 | 446 | 538 | 401 | 195 | 561 | 457 | 394 | 205 | 454 | 3651 | 7262 |
| Blue M: 73.2/138 | 511 | 381 | 145 | 415 | 376 | 545 | 165 | 349 | 428 | 3315 | 415 | 514 | 362 | 165 | 525 | 411 | 358 | 175 | 437 | 3362 | 6677 |
| White M: 70.8/132 W: 76.3/139 | 479 | 353 | 125 | 384 | 348 | 511 | 132 | 316 | 404 | 3052 | 382 | 472 | 337 | 131 | 497 | 379 | 326 | 146 | 426 | 3096 | 6148 |
| Red M: 67.4/124 W: 72.2/130 | 433 | 308 | 115 | 336 | 323 | 474 | 95 | 286 | 352 | 2722 | 319 | 385 | 310 | 111 | 463 | 338 | 286 | 115 | 403 | 2730 | 5452 |
| Handicap | 7 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 4 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by bogey815 on 03/12/2026
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Photo submitted by bogey815 on 03/12/2026
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Photo submitted by Paulieman on 12/29/2024
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Photo submitted by u2226730 on 05/05/2023
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Deer on course Photo submitted by u933104403 on 11/07/2022
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Photo submitted by uYEMH9394YE on 10/10/2022
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Scenery on the course Photo submitted by uYEMH9394YE on 10/10/2022
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Photo submitted by u3215794 on 07/16/2021
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Photo submitted by Rotoole416 on 09/25/2012
We were behind a foursome that was very slow play but over all good golf course it was fun I waiting a long time to play this course well worth it except for the slow play ! I am not a fan of getting paired up with somrr we one else but this time the 2 guys that were paired up with was good guys it was fun
Where’s the Rain?
I have played GD several times a year for the last 10+ years. It is a great track, but really needs a drainage overhaul.. the sand traps need to be turned over since they get pack down to the low grade “sand” they use. I played Oakbrook GC early this week and they have the old fashioned, actual sand.
The dry weather has really taken a toll on the course. Greens were in good shape but recently punched and still need some dressing. The rough was thin and burned out.
This course would be a south side Gem if the park district just invested a little money.
Garbage greens, fairways, and bunkers
I’ve played this course many times before and it's always a crap shoot with the the course conditions. Today was another terrible course condition days. First off, we were not informed until we reached the Ranger at the first tee that the back nine greens were being aerated so we had to play the front 9 twice. All 9 greens were in the worst condition with a thick layer of hilly sand thrown about. Second, the fairway grass was thin with much of it marked off. Lastly, the bunkers were rock hard with very little sand. As if they took the sand out and covered the greens with it. I wish I took photos but I would love to forget about this waste of a golf round. What a shame,
Still a great layout
There or bunkers have always been bad - this time they were the worst I’ve ever seen
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really going downhill
This used to be the premier public course on the southside. greens are still great but the bunkers are absolutely terrible....dirt not raked or drained. fairways starting to burn up......nothing like the course used to be.
Best value
Probably the best value for a golf course in my area. I go early morning and pace is great. Kept well, holes not close to other holes so don't have to have players hit from wrong fairway, nice scenery, can't beat for $50.
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Interesting layout
Good greens, fast and true. Fairways in good condition. Traps on every hole. Play it ,will not disappoint.
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Jim K
The course had a chamber of commerce outing and there were two groups backed up on every tee. Whoever is in charge of booking tee times should be fired. You need to allow the slow playing outing to clear out before you book new times behind an outing! Our group had to quit after six holes !
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Solid 4 stars but no more than that
I will always call this course Forest Preserve National just like I always call that nine-holer north of downtown on the lake Waveland. And I've played Forest Preserve since it opened in 1982 at least every 2 or 3 years.
It's a 29 year old course now. The numerous sand traps have been issues since at least the turn of the century and probably longer than that. Very inconsistent sand but there were a number of them that are better than they used be. Overall the course was in decent shape....smooth quick greens really decent fairways and the tee boxes weren't too bad either.
Many of the greens have shrunk in size. The rough was very long around the greens in between the sand traps....to the point where you have to be incredibly precise with your sand play as the greens in many instances used to go almost to the edges of the sand traps - maybe a yard of rough between trap/green not 5 yards! Full star deduction - way too small of areas to post some flags and they really should address this issue soon. They are getting really close to losing some pin positions.
It was a very hot afternoon. We completely lucked out teed off around 130 and finished just past 4pm. I don't think that will ever happen again but it was really nice to get a flow going and not having the usual overcrowded 5 hour wait around that usually happens here....and if I had experienced the "usual" would have downgraded another half star. With an overnight rain the greens were holding pretty decent...expected rock hard greens so that was a nice surprise. Clubhouse well stocked and a beverage cart was roving around. Range off mats and the putting green had sticks only (which is a pet peeve...don't really like that).
Recommend for a few plays a season but gird yourself if crowded....this course has plenty of difficult tee shots and presents you with a really strong challenge. 130 slope from the whites and that's where most should play it from. 45 is a good acceptable price point during the week. Anymore than that I'd have to question....and I definitely would never try to play here on the weekend......
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Nice call on the greens shrinking. I played in 2020 and couldn't believe how many clover corners and kidney shaped halves are vanishing. It used to require a good shot to go after some of these pins, but now it's almost not worth aiming at the perimeter pin locations. (left targets on 1/12/16 for example are all fading)
great layout
I've played here before. it's a one hour drive so I come because the layout and course are excellent. The greens rolled very nice. The only drawback, and it's a problem, is that a large percentage of the greens don't have enough sand in them. I played 36 today and had 10-11 sand shots and it really negatively impacted my round and the enjoyment of the round. Please fix that!
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