Makray Memorial Golf Club
About
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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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
great layout
The course is really good and in good shape. The only thing I would say is there could be a first cut of rough in fairways and a fringe around the greens. Very tough with the U.S. rough they always seem to have.
Very tough but super course
Very challenging. Course was in very good shape. Value was fantastic!! Not very busy on a Wednesday mid-day so pace was great. Staff was super friendly and helful. Small note: day was a little hot but course had free bottles of water at several holes . No beverage cart though. GPS in carts was nice.
Would recommend big time. Will be back frequently.
Makray, a must play in the NW Suburbs. Great Facility.
Great course overall. Pull the driver out and let it do it's job. Accurate approach needed for a low scoring round. The greens are lightning fast and role perfect. The club house is beautiful and has very good menu for lunch and dinner. Very nice overall experience.
Beautiful course in great shape, tough greens!
Beautiful course in great shape, tough greens!
Not enough staff and short staff are never happy. Course was a real treat can't wait to play again.
Challenging course
Some long difficult par 4's that require accuracy. The greens were very fast and most greens had a lot of slope to them. This course will test your shipping and putting.
Not up to mid year standards! Bunkers weren't raked before opening!!
I've always liked playing this course, but it shouldn't have opened without raking the bunkers!!
2nd Day Open For The Season
For only their second day of the year being open, the course was in great shape. There was some snow in the rough on some holes, and some very wet spots, but that was certainly to be expected. I look forward to coming back when the grass is actually green. Cant beat $27 for 9 with a cart on a course like this, either.
Course is in great shape for early season
This was my first time playing at Makray. Obviously, a customer is paying a premium rate to play here. Considering the very cold Spring and torrential rain last week, the course is in optimal condition. I'll add it on my list
Nice Course Horrible Shape
I thought there were several holes on this course that were really well defined and great holes but generaly they left a lot to be desired. The course was in terrible shape both fairways and greens. The one thing I can say is that the greens were fast. In some ways that could have been related to how much undulation they had.
nice place but do not think it is worth the full price
they course is in good condition as are the greens but if it was not for the hot time i do not think it is worth full price i would like pay more the 65 for the course.
It's a well run golf course
Challenging course with great training facilities. Real turf and well-maintained driving range. Great clubhouse, bar & restaurant are added bonuses
Challenging layout, yardage used extremely well.
This is a great looking golf course. It isn't too long, but the yardage is used extremely well with a couple well guarded reachable par 4's. The topography is interesting, mixing it up with rolling hills. Not something you usually see in Illinois. The course's greatest attribute has got to be the greens. They are very receptive, but incredibly fast. I heard a staff member say they were an 11 on the stimp meter. You also are forced to carry most of the greens, there aren't many opportunities to run it up. My Dad and I enjoyed the course and then enjoyed a couple of pints in its beautiful clubhouse after the round!
Play it
Loved the layout of the course. It was a challenge with most shots and thats why I loved the course. The course was in great shape and the greens rolled true with each putt. Basically, the course is not easy and should be played by players looking for a challenge to the eye.