Makray Memorial Golf Club

Recommend for experienced player.Beautiful lay out .Course is in very good condition from tee to green.

This is an excellent, top-tier golf course. Fairways are well manicured and the greens run true and fast. Good mix of long and short holes. They don't have a "snack bar" where you can run in and get a "dog 'n a beer" at the turn. You have to go into the dining room and wait for the bartender - which could be a while. Regular price at this course is pretty high. I found a last-minute hot deal for $40 which is the only reason I chose this course. I rarely pay over $50 for a round of golf.

I have played Makray 10-12 times over the past 8 years and loved playing it every time. It is challenging and long but just a wonderful track. I haven't played here in 4 years and I have to be honest, it was beaten and bruised. Not because of lack of maintenance but seemingly from abusive and neglectful players. It usually draws a prim and proper crowd so I am guessing non-caring kids have been playing here lately. I say this because I can think of anyone else that would leave big marks and gashes on the tee boxes and all over the greens. Not just one or two but on just about every hole.

My only complaint outside of that was the cup placements were placed in very strange and complicated areas. One was 7 feet from left fringe on far left side and another was placed to roll 20-30 feet downhill if you didn't drain the put no matter how soft you hit it.

I had a great time, but got rained out on the13TH. hole. The siren went off and we had to leave the coarse. I waited for over an hour and finally left. It was still raining. But I had a great time. The coarse was in great shape but like every whare, people need to fix their ball marks.
Thanks, rRoy Lovkvist

I have wanted to play Makray for a long time. I was really excited when my friend told me that we were going to play there. Upon arrival I expected someone to take our bags and put them on the cart for us but that did not happen. The half way house was closed, and the beer cart girl only came by 3 times during our round, Twice on the front 9 and once on the back 9. After the round, I also expected there to be someone washing the clubs but they did not have that either. I guess I expected this one to be more like a country club like Bolingbrook but it wasn't. Course was really nice. Greens are SUPER FASTTTTT so always make sure you are under the hole. id recommend it for the course but I don't feel its worth the $92.

Unfriendly staff with smart mouth. Did not enjoy my round. Will not return again.

I had a really nice time with my inlaw would recommend to anyone.

Played on a Saturday morning, Course is in excellent condition, even with the amount of rain we've had lately. Greens very fast and fairly severe conturing. Overall, excellent condition and quite challenging. Option to walk is nice, and pace of play was 4:12, without seeing a ranger all day. I'm sure it takes longer later in the day, but at 8AM the pace was fine, although not really fast.

Played as a twosome early on a weekday. Course was in excellent shape. Did not encounter the speedy green issue mentioned in many reviews. If you put shots on the green in the right place, putting should not be an issue. Good variety of hole configurations. Fairways are pretty wide, but the holes tend to narrow as you approach the greens. I shot an 88 on my first visit, and that is consistent with my handicap. Therefore I would rate the course as a fair test of golf.

Fantastically designed course with challenging and fast greens, undulating fairways, and a well manicured course all around. While the price of the course is higher than what I am accustomed to paying, the golfnow price was tolerable, and I would recommend playing here to anyone who is looking for a challenge

The course is in very good condition. This course can be very challenging. The greens were lighting fast today. Faster than usual. You must shoot to spots on the green. Don't get caught above the hole or you will be three putting all day . I would not recommend this course for the high handicapper.

Course is a real good public track with a lot of elevation changes for the Chicago Burbs.
Worth $70 for weekends

Sort of felt like I played two different golf courses. Front nine had some intriguing, very difficult holes, and was well conditioned. Whereas on the back nine, there were a few places where the grounds were not in the best shape, even bordering on being an eyesore. Overall though, the tee boxes, fairways, sand traps, and green complexes were in real good shape. The bunkering was well-designed too. The greens were surprisingly quick for this time of year. Difficult course. Pricey. Would play again for under $40.

What a fantastic place. This was one of the most beautiful place I have ever ben to.

The Good: Formerly on the grounds of Thunderbird CC, this beautifully manicured public course was completely renovated in 2004. Parkland layout, yet expansive off the tee with extremely small, challenging green complexes. Great course conditions and super slick greens. Top-notch clubhouse with superb restaurant, banquet area, and pro shop. Nice driving range and multiple putting greens. Very strong Par 5's, particularly on the closing nine. Decent value for quality of course and conditions. GPS on carts!

The Bad: Greens can be so fast and undulating that the average 10-handicapper will have nightmares. Service is only fair for a nearly $100 price tag. Par 3's are relatively boring and limited dogleg variation with the Par 4's. Peak season cost be a little steep compared to other courses in the northwest Chicago suburbs.

The Verdict: Makray Memorial is an upscale golf facility in many ways, except having an exceptional course or service. A strong option in the North suburbs, but there are more fun options for less.

Best Hole: The long Par 4 #11 is a devilish hole that requires a long drive over water and an uphill approach to one of the smallest greens on the course.

I had great time to play I want to play all winter .

great design. Well worth the money. One of my favorites in the northwest suburbs.

Greens in late fall were in avg condition. Stay below hole because putts from above hole will never stop; sometimes unfair..Nice looking course but some holes are gimmickie.

First time playing this course, (as a single). Started paired me up with another single and made us share a cart. I was not happy. I was there to play golf not listen to some guys life story in a golf the entire 18 holes. Total loss of concentration made me not even want to finish. If I don't have a buddy to go with next time I'd never take the risk of being forced to ride with a stranger. In addition the course layout is nice, but every hole everywhere is extremely hilly. I'd say 90% of my shots were played from awkward stances which made it difficult and just annoying. Sand, fairways, rough doesn't matter, your leaning down or choking up on the club. Tip for #2 don't hit it more than 25 yards past the 150 stake in the fairway from the tee.

Very well conditioned. Little or no leaves on the greens or fairways. Bunkers had just the right amount of sand. Greens extremely fast. Maybe one reason for the 4.5+ hour round. Very friendly staff. tough but fair. rewards good shots, Would definitely recommend to a friend.