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Makray Memorial Golf Club
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Makray Memorial Golf Club (formerly known as Thunderbird Country Club) is a public course that has been open since 1962. To commemorate 40 years of great golf, the course was remodeled and revamped in 2002. The renovations improved its playability and also made it more challenging. The championship-caliber layout features strategically placed bunkers, including some Scottish-style sod-faced ones, and tricky water hazards on several holes. The hilly terrain offers both challenging elevation changes and scenic views. The golf course finishes with a long par 5 that plays across a canyon of berms to a narrow fairway. Further accuracy is needed to reach the well guarded green surrounded by high berms, a pot bunker to the left, and a deep, steep bunker to the right. In addition to the course, Makray Memorial G.C. boasts an extensive practice facility with 1 1/2 acres of grass teeing ground, two putting greens, and a short-game area.
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Conditions4.1
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Value3.9
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Layout4.5
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Friendliness4.3
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Pace4.1
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Amenities4.3
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u445449310 on 06/02/2025
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Photo submitted by schoi4u on 05/24/2023
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Photo submitted by u6722019 on 06/03/2021
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Photo submitted by u314159922990 on 09/09/2020
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Photo submitted by u314159922990 on 09/09/2020
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#2 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#4 Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#5 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#9 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#11 Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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#18 Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 07/15/2015
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Photo submitted by Fred1977382 on 07/06/2014
Golfer Reviews
It’s very tough track. The greens we’re lightning fast
Hard to hold
Bad conditions
It's a shame that such a beautiful course be maintained so poorly. Some greens were in horrible conditions. Fairways mostly ok but greens very close to being unplayable. I don't mind paying $80 to walk or $100 w/cart for a nice course, this course should be no more than $40 walking or $55 w/cart at the current conditions. Hopefully they start doing a better job, I've seeing what bad management can do to a course (ie. Ruffled Feathers)
Beautiful Course, Tough Greens
Makray offers a little something for everyone depending which tee box you play from. The course was in very good shape but the tee boxes were a bit chewed up and the fairways could have used some watering. Many of the holes, you needed to think about your next shot to avoid getting yourself in trouble. The greens were incredibly fast and challenging. If you are above the hole, good luck in getting your ball to stop. Overall, it's a fun, challenging course to play. I appreciate the management providing water bottles on four holes.
HIghly recommend
Great layout. Excellent conditions. Very fast green. One of the best courses in the Chicago suburbs
Local favorite
One of my favorite courses in the area. Great layout. Greens were in good shape and rolled nice.
Nice Fall GolF
The course was pretty quiet during the week. I was not paired up with anyone, as I am about to hit my drive the starter informs me that it’s cart path only. It would have been helpful to know that when I checked in I would have walked.
Best kept secret
I have played many courses over the years here in the Chicagoland area and found this to be one of the best kept secrets for a public courses.
If you’re looking for a great track at a great value this is the place. Book it !!!
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