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4.6
313 Reviews (313)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
95.1%
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301 out of 313 reviews
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4.6
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
90.5%
Recommend this course
19 out of 21 reviews
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4.6
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.6%
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65 out of 68 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6430 yards
Slope 121
Rating 71.5
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Kankakee Elks Country Club
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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

4.6
313 Reviews (313)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I would give this a 7 on a ten point scale.

Front 9 was great. Back 9 considerably more difficult with three long par 4's and a very tough par 3 that is 200 yds up a steep hill, you can't see the green. Fairways could have been cut shorter. Not one of my favorite courses but a great value for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth the drive!!

If you want a course that's a shotmakers course then take a drive south to this great track built in 1926. The course plays longer then 6,200 yards because there is hardly any roll with the thick blue grass fairways. Most greens are guarded by grass bunkers and are elevated. We paid $20 on golfnow.com, green fees and cart.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for a great price.

This course was in excellent condition. The greens are on the small side and have a lot of undulation to them. Even the fairways have a lot of small hills and valleys. The staff was very nice .All in all this is a very sporty course in great shape, and the price is right. Our group will definitely be going back to play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Small, fast greens. Rolling terrain.

Great value and great course. Not long, but the small fast greens are a treat.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course looked nice, wide open

The course is in excellent shape. Wide open country club feeling. There was no one in front of us and no one behind. Staff was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old style course well maintained

Course was in very good condition, a little off the beaten path but worth the drive for the money.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor

Favorite course to play in the area

Not too much water or sand hazards but the course still plays tough. The greens are very fast and many are elevated with a lot of contour. It's a great value. It is the favorite most challenging course in the area for my friends and I.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great value

Played in 3.25 hours on a Saturday. Challenging, yet playable. The greens are faster than average. Only downside is the location. Chicago-South is a stretch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

A challenging course.

The course is in great shape and beautifully maintained. One of the most challenging courses I've played and I can't wait to play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course, tough greens.

Bit of a ride to get to but always a great course. Greens are some of the toughest around and you better be on top of your putting game or that ten footer will be a thirty footer coming back!!! Great course and you can't beat the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

hard greens

This course has same so the best greens around.I just wished theyhad gps on the golf carts.get ready for some fast greens too and there not flat so have fun.enjoy

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

GREAT COURSE GOOD VALUE

impressed with the conditions of course good value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Difficult greens, tough pin positions.

I've enjoyed playing here for many years. The course layout is wonderful. I come here to play for the greens as they are always speedy and rolling!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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