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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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Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Where's the ranger?

Always liked this course. How does it take 4 hours to play only 13 holes, especially after playing the front nine in 1 1/2 hours? I "caught up" with a threesome, behind a foursome, on the tenth tee. Never saw these people on the front nine. We're they inside having a hot dog for half an hour?

Gave up after 13. Rode in to the clubhouse from there and never saw more than a twosome once past that slow group of seven.

Wednesday, mid-day tee time. I hate to imagine what the pace is like on a weekend. Beware.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great

Awesome as always..... greens were FAST!!!!! My son and I had a blast...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Over all a great day

Staff was great . Food and drinks were good. The day we were there was 80 deg with a heat index about 87. There was no cart person driving around with drinks or food. The ports pitied out on the course needed some help the condition and smell wasn’t good. The only reason I mentioned this we had a woman in our group. Over all o give this place a B for a grade. The greens are very tricky. The challenge was great. I will definitely be coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Value

Challenging elevated greens, in great condition. Eliminating the traps made this course “more fun” as it’s still a challenge but not over the top. Super staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elks 100 years

Hundred year anniversary 2026. In process

of returning course to original. Bring your

“A” game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
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 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Really nice course!

Kankakee Elks was a very challenging course. Some tough long holes and the rough was very rough! Not many sand traps , which is good! Greens were pretty tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 72
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

This was our first time playing there. Staff was friendly. The course was well maintained and fun to play. We will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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