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4.5
325 Reviews (325)
5 Stars
207
4 Stars
97
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
91.5%
Recommend this course
311 out of 325 reviews
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4.3
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.5
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
Kankakee Elks delivers a genuine challenge through its signature elevated, fast, and contoured greens that consistently reward strong short-game players. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make this well-maintained course worth the drive.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6430 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.5
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect William Langford (1926) Theodore J. Moreau (1926)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf course attire must be worn at all times. No T-shirts or cut off shirts please!

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2015 #14)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Value Courses in the U.S. (2014 #11)
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Reviews

4.5
325 Reviews (325)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 15
Elevation Changes 13
Plays Long 12
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 13
Locals 10
Seniors 6
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Course

… great layout. greens are excellent. wonderful staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
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 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1188
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Michigan Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing

Must Play for Bill Langford Fans

This Langford and Moreau course is almost untouched with only the 5th hole not being original and the original green is still there abandoned. Course flows well over mostly flat terrain. The signature Langford and Moreau greens are the strength of the course and several have to be seen to be believed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need to delay tee times when outing is held the same day

We were going to be delayed for 30 plus minutes due to a shotgun outing still coming off 18 and needing to play holes 1 and 2. After 10 minutes and several other groups coming in from all over the course, I requested to start on 10 as nobody was on the hole nor was anyone coming up the 9th hole. The young gentleman giving out cart keys obliged and we started 10 minutes after our tee time. Pace of play was great as we had the entire back nine to ourselves, played a little slower on the front as we finally caught groups.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fast greens

Greens were super fast…. Not used to that so I had a terrible time and a horrible score

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great par3’s.

I love the Elks it’s my favorite golf Now course. Greens have been really nice lately. The par 3’s are great. Only draw back the fairways are a little Sketchy. The greens are spectacular. If you miss greens it’s tough getting up and down. Give this a try and you’ll definitely come back. Pace of play is the only draw back. Just make sure you get out early then its not bad.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a gem

Course was an amazing example of early architecture. Greens were an absolute joy. I’ll be playing there every time I’m in the area. Condition was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Midwest gem

Layout, course conditions, amenities are all excellent.

This course is for the intermediate to advanced golfer.

If this course was closer, it would be a weekly player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
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 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

impressed

impressive course, greens can be a bear, stay in fairway!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 66
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall golf

While the fairways are clean you better not hit the rough

Leaves are a fallin

Expected this time of year but on a nice day figured they may try to have someone working to clear

Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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