Makray Memorial GC
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4.0
714 Reviews (714)
5 Stars
366
4 Stars
217
3 Stars
77
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
74.7%
Recommend this course
593 out of 714 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
54.8%
Recommend this course
17 out of 31 reviews
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3.7
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
64.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 64 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6903 yards
Slope 139
Rating 74.5

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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Course Details

Year Built 1962
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect ILT Vignocchi (2002) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20 - $30
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No blue jeans. Collared shirts for men, although mock turtlenecks are acceptable. Shorts no shorter then 3 inches above the knee.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.0
714 Reviews (714)
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5.0
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Previously Played

Nice course

course was in excellent condition.

Pin placement was very tough today and greens were rolling fast and true. Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slick...

The course was well maintained. The greens were slick as *^%# but the most fair and true that I’ve played on all year. Well done.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 134
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Great Test

Pace of play 4 hours , cart path only so very good

Played after 2 inch rainfall last night

Course in great condition except for tee boxes

Tee boxes wet in poor condition , lots of divots and bare spots

Greens as always rolled true and fast

Fairways were in very good shape

Play all over the country and Makray is a sold test of golf

Tests all parts of your game

Great layout

$50 senior rate with cart , great deal for this caliber of a course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Layout and tough greens

I haven’t played the course since it was renovated years ago. The layout was nice and challenging for a mid-80’s golfer which I do appreciate. There was water in play on some holes but not too punishing to ruin the round. The greens were fast and rolled great. My suggestion to an average golfers is to take at least an extra club to most approach shots to the greens as most were elevated and not easy to roll It on. The GPS on the carts were helpful as there were a few holes that were blind along with not hitting driver off the tee for better positioning on holes To avoid hazards. I booked with Golf Now on a HOT DEAL and it was a nice surprise as I’ve seen the rates often double what I paid. I will play here again for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dry

They course dry and slot of divets in the fair way .the sand trap are socked very wet have hard time geting the ball out ,a lot of footprint all over.there were four some young college student hitting more than one ball almost in every hole .no enforcement by the rangers .I will play it again .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather

Good Track - Over zealous ranger

Went here on on Hot Deal so price was good.

Course was in great shape. Holes here are well framed and allow you to play them strategically. e.g.; best angle of attack at the pin. Bunkers were inconsistent. Hard and soft. I realize that with stacking tee times every 10 minutes they are trying to maximize rounds play. However, the Ranger was a little overbearing. Especially when we were told to pick up the pace and when we arrived at the next tee had to wait. This happened twice. The second time the ranger moved from shot to shot with us. We finished 18, a foursome in 4:10 so I don't get the pressure tactic. From a course perspective, would come back,.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time here - but not my last!

With so many great courses in the NW Chicago burbs, I finally got to Makray. What a wonderfully challenging course!

The amenities are first rate and the staff is very professional and friendly! I definitely will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Great track, but slow play

First time playing, really enjoyed the course. Conditions were great for a public course, especially the greens which were fast, true, and fantastic. Layout was very challenging. Pace was slow, teed off at 6:30 AM and took over 4.5 hours. Waited on group in front on every shot, no marshal to move them along. Staff tried to overcharge me in the shop, I made a reservation to walk and they attempted to charge the rate with cart. It was only after I said something did they change the rate, and the fella behind the counter was not too pleasant about it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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