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3.8
756 Reviews (756)
5 Stars
271
4 Stars
310
3 Stars
108
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
23
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
80.4%
Recommend this course
641 out of 756 reviews
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2.6
5 Reviews (5)
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0
4 Stars
1
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1
Conditions
2.4
Value
2.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.4
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.6
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
77.6%
Recommend this course
66 out of 85 reviews
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Course Highlights
The wide-open layout and consistently friendly staff make this course a reliable choice for golfers of all skill levels. A steakhouse adjacent to the clubhouse and new GPS-equipped carts add welcome amenities to an already solid value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7103 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.9
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Whisper Creek Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper golf attire must be worn at all times. Collared shirts are required. Shorts should be "Bermuda" in length. Tennis shoes are allowed. Tank tops, t-shirts, denim jeans and "cut off" shorts are not permitted at Whisper Creek.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
756 Reviews (756)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 21
Water Hazards 20
Thick Rough 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
Locals 17
Seniors 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 17

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Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Enjoyable

Other than pace of play. being pretty slow., very enjoyable round of golf. Contacts with starter, front desk and 1/2 way house all extremely friendly. Good value

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Retirement community, slow pace

There was not a hole we got to that we did not have to wait to tee off. The pace was very slow

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Death march

Nice golf course but walked off after 13 holes. Called the pro shop to complain about the slow play. He said they don't have rangers and apologized for the slow play. So nothing was done. Will not be back at ANY PRICE.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not too bed

Everything's ok but too many slow played course.

We're waiting every hole 25 minutes .

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Must check out for the surf

My cousin and I were looking for places to play that was a halfway point for our commutes. We found Whisper Creek. The course and staff were awesome. They also have the Golf Boards that were totally cool to ride. The fairways were very forgiving, and the greens were in great shape. The pace did slow a bit about halfway through, but the staff was very accommodating. On a picture perfect day, it was a great day to play hookie. Really enjoyed the experience. Will definitely be returning to head out on another surf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Not bad

Staff very friendly but as another review noted, took a long time to check in! Tough to evaluate conditions as the greens were just aerated. (They gave us an extra $3 off for it.) Tees and fairways seemed about average. Pretty good layout but only a couple really memorable holes. Reasonable landing areas and not too much trouble off the tee, I was able to use driver on every hole without thinking much about it. However, if you miss the fairway you won't have a level lie. Halfway house and beer cart seemed a bit pricey. Overall a little less than I expected, based on what I'd heard, though I wouldn't hesitate to go back as long as the greens fee is competitive.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Greens

Somebody dropped the ball. They were doing the greens with all the plugs beibgg removed and sand all over the greens. The staff was very apologetic and gave us a free bucket of balls. I am quite familiar with the course as I have played it many times and it is a good track. There should be a system in place for golfer notification when this situition comes up, as it frequently does at this time of year.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Slo...slo...SLooow

The course was in good shape...the value was good...the staff was friendly...how ever if you are looking for a 5 hour round this is the place....at one point there were 5 groups on a par 5...I timed it and I waited 12 minutes between a shot...called the pro shop and there was no relief...I think this is common...so be aware!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Great course if they could remember your name.

My family and friends and I have been golfing here for years; one to four rounds a year on average. My parents even live in Del Webb where the course is based. It's a challenging course if you stray off the fairway with lots of prairie grass and such but overall a well landscaped and pretty course with great cart paths.

Our only real complaint is when you check in they want full contact information for every player whether you book through Golf Now or not. Every single time we check in they ask us all the same questions which takes about 10-15 minutes to check in a 4-some. RIDICULOUS! I get coupons mailed to me from this course so I know they have my information. When you book a reservation with their pro shop they ask you for the same information and yet inevitably when you check in they still have no idea who you are. Very unprofessional! Guys, learn how to use your own software or abandon the effort because you are embarrassing yourself and upsetting us at the same time!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

A must play

Absolutely wonderful course. Pick the right tee box and enjoy a great day.

A couple holes that course knowledge helps. Take a drive and look at your landing areas.

Have fun

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cold day

It was a chilly day for August. We were on time, play in front of us did not hold up our progress, fonished just over 4 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Illinois Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Overall a great course and excellent facility

When you play Whisper Creek you're going to get everything you're looking for in a round and then some. The Staff is friendly, the course is challenging yet fair and though relatively flat, the layout and appearance remain highly enjoyable with a nice blend of style. If I have a negative to deliver it would be that a few of the greens had some condition issues but were remained very playable and consistent enough. I had to fix a number of ball marks not my own, but these days there seem to be a large number of golfers who just don't care to repair their ball marks, replace or sand their divots, or rake the bunkers. This is hardly the fault of the course but they may want to remind the players with signs and suggestions by the starter or ranger.

Getting back to the course, you'll find your longer par 3's, one with a considerable forced carry, and your shorter par 3s that are still heavily guarded by bunkers and an elevated green which will force you to make that quality swing. You'll have your shorter par 4s that may put you close on approach but the green will be smaller and with trouble all around will again be absolutely forced to execute. Some of the longer par 4s will make you give it all you've got just to be in the vicinity of the green. #16 is a long and straight Par 4 which you absolutely must keep left to avoid your ball running into the water on the right as the fairway is pitched that way however what's to the left? Only a huge bunker which will most likely dash your chances of reaching in two. Once you arrive, that green is as difficult as you would ever want after what it takes to reach it and you must land your ball in the vicinity of the pin or suffer the consequences.

Three of the par 5s I'd like to play over and over again, #8, #15 and #18. Each ask for a solid drive and good placement because if you don't, you're looking at a lay up second shot or a risky attempt to clear. Even then, does that put you in position to reach the green and still have that chance at par? You just have to be on your game all the way in.

After the round, the clubhouse at Whisper Creek is a great place to relax afterward indoors or out. The food is excellent, and so is the service. The prices? as good as you'll find for the quality and if they are on the appetizer menu, definitely try the "ribblets". So good!

Bottom line, Whisper Creek is worth the drive, worth your time, a lot of fun, and I'm guessing that you'll want to return as I certainly will.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course but speed of play was awful. No ranger to come around and speed up some of the slower groups.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Love this course-but

I love playing this course but last Sunday we teed off at 8:24 and it was a five hour round. I don't understand why it should take five hour's when teeing off that early-there were marshal's but I don't believe they were doing anything to pick up the pace, the other thing were the ball mark's on the green, I must have fixed at least 100 of them.I know the course cannot be everywhere but please tell people to fix them when you start - almost all of them were fresh from the groups ahead of us. I really enjoy playing this course and will be back but five hour's is unacceptable.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Great course and great value on Golf Now. Some narrow fairways and difficult par 5's with water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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