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4.6
313 Reviews (313)
5 Stars
200
4 Stars
95
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
95.3%
Recommend this course
301 out of 313 reviews
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4.6
61 Reviews (61)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.1%
Recommend this course
58 out of 61 reviews
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4.6
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.9%
Recommend this course
71 out of 74 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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4.6
313 Reviews (313)
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Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
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Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Course vs Staff (tossup)

Strangest incident for an otherwise terrific round.

I arrived in the early evening. The gentleman inside (went by “DD”) was a good fella and said “go off 10”. Perfect. No worries. I’m alone, with a cart. I’ll play a 2 hour round if there’s no traffic.

As I’m approaching the 10th tee, “DD” comes out and says “hey. Let these guys play thru”.

These guys were a 3 or 4some (w/carts).

I said “DD. I’m gonna be gone before the second guy gets out of the cart”. He looked at me, clearly frustrated that I wasn’t hoping to let (watch) 3-4 guys play thru my single. “But they’re making the turn. Your just teeing off.” Yes DD. Because this is where you told me to tee off.

He frustratedly said “we’ll get moving then!” haha (Id been at the course for 4 minutes in total). :)

Of course I did. Shot my 80 (amazing round). Saw no one until 7 (16 to me) and finished in 2 hr 10 min.

Side note, the group behind me (at 10) was amazing and said “yeah man. No way are we playing thru you.”

After the round, I went inside to return the card key and buy a pop for the road. DD (nor did anyone else) say a word to me.

As I left, I said “DD. I wasn’t trying to be rude. I just knew I was finishing two hours before that group.” He said “don’t worry about it”. I said “I wasn’t. It just seemed that you are.” He ignored me.

In short. Course is great. And if you’re an Elks member, I have to think it’s lovely.

As an outsider, I don’t know… it just seems maybe they don’t want ya.

Disappointing moments for an otherwise terrific day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Starting with the super friendly staff, challenging, elevated greens, this course is always a great value, highly recommend for any level golfer

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
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 64
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 90
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 90
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 65
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 64
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 Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

One of best layouts and values in Chicago area

Can’t say enough great things about Kankakee Elks. Layout is fantastic. Greens can be diabolical. Mounds, moguls and bumps make for interesting shots and lies throughout round. Wish I lived closer so I could play more often.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value

Great course. Greens were smooth a little slow but understandable with all the rain. Best value in Chicago

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
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
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