Lost Marsh GC
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4.6
557 Reviews (557)
5 Stars
328
4 Stars
167
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
94.7%
Recommend this course
511 out of 557 reviews
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4.8
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
39
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.7%
Recommend this course
51 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
The dramatic water-laden opening holes and inventive layout consistently earn top marks from recent golfers. Well-maintained conditions, a standout clubhouse, and friendly staff make this course exceptional value.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6803 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.6
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Course Details

Year Built 2004
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No walkers on weekends until 1pm.
Dress code Proper golf attire is required at all times. No tee shirts, tank tops, jerseys or denim.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Reviews

4.6
557 Reviews (557)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
19th Hole Scenic Views 18
Drinks 18
Patio Dining 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 41
Forced Carries 24
Thick Rough 23
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 28
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 33
Worth the Drive 30
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course, greater deal

Unbelievable hot deal 18 w/cart for $12. Regular green fees are a little steep but it is an excellent condition, well designed course and worth it. It rained /drizzled off & on during whole round but I expected some. Supposed to be paired w/ a threesome but the starter said I could head out alone if I wanted. Played as a single and played through several foursomes as i caught them, round only took 2:45 hrs

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/17/2016:
Happy to hear you found a good deal online! So glad you loved the conditions and had a great round too. See you soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great course

The Course is great, the only problem is some of the tee boxes are too close to the greens of the hole before. Seems a little dangerous.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/11/2016:
Thanks so much for your review, happy to hear you liked the course. We apologize for the tight squeeze, we hope to see you again!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course

Great layout with some interesting holes. Great restaurant/bar for afterwards

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/11/2016:
Glad you loved the challenge, as well as the food & bev! See you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course with lots of challenges

I tee'd off at 9 am Sunday. The weather was perfect, the course was perfect. The greens are very receptive. They are a little slow for what I'm used to. I will definitely be back now that I understand where some of the blind shots need to land.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/11/2016:
We can't wait to see you on your next round. Glad you enjoyed the challenge and you are learning the course.
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tough course

Very tight, water darn near every shot, tree lined on middle holes but gorgeous. Great staff and great facility overall!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 09/26/2016

So glad you enjoyed playing at Lost Marsh and the scenery was delightful!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course

close to city. gets expensive on weekends with sky bridge tools.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 08/29/2016

Thanks for playing at Lost Marsh. Hope to see you back for more.

Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was great

Everyone was professional course was magnificent recommend it to anyone

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 08/29/2016

Your review means a lot to us! Thank you so much for playing at Lost Marsh. Can't wait to see you back again.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Lost Marsh should not be lost

Great entertaining track. Bring your shot making skill and check your ego as the course will punish errant tee shots and often requires a modest layup even on par fives. Greens were in great shape and rolled true. Good golf will score well and bad golf will rack up a large number! Good track and a good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 08/29/2016

Glad you saw great value playing at Lost Marsh and happy to hear you enjoed the layout. Come back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lost Marsh

This is a great course. I would recommend it to all golfers. Bring extra balls as there is a lot of water. Lightning fast greens. It was a very hot day and not much shade. There were water jugs about every fourth or fifth hole. The beverage cart came around several times. And there is a nice snack shack in the middle of the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 08/29/2016

Excellent! Happy to hear you loved the course and it provided a challenge. See you again!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thinkers course

Wonderfully difficult great

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 06/27/2016

cheetaforrest -

WOW, we are humbled by your 5 star review! Come back to play soon :)

Best...

Lost Marsh GC Management

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Fun but challenging

This course is always a blast to play. The first 5 holes are incredibly challenging due to the water hazards but they make the course what it is. Lots of variety in the holes and they make you think hard about shot selection. Always seem to be in pretty good shape and the staff is usually very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 06/27/2016

afh85 -

thank you for playing your last round with us and for the review! we are pleased to hear that course conditions and staff exceeded your expectations!

thanks again for the amazing review, we look forward to your next round with us!

until then,

lost marsh gc management

Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice local course

Always well kept. Greens fairways and are as good any where challenging course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

Great! Glad you liked the course and found it challenging. Come back and see us!

Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough front 9

This course has a nice layout. But you better be ready for that front 9 lots of water. Price was right for a Sunday morning. Played here 5 times last year and will definitely be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

So glad you'll be coming back again! We appreciate your feedback. See you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Only ho if you have 6 hours

The course was very nice, but the pace of play was horrible! Our group finally left at the13th hole because we had dinner plans and couldn't finish and be there for dinner. I was very disappointed because I think they need to schedule tee times at least 10 or 11 minutes apart. We waited 10 minutes on every hole.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

Thank you for leaving your review it is important to us. We will inform our staff of the pace of play concern you mentioned here. We do hope to see you again, let us make it a great round for you!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beware the weekend warriors!

Lost Marsh schedules tee times every 9 minutes. The pace of play on the scorecard allows for 10-16 minutes per hole. The course was extremely backed up for the first 5 holes. It took 3 hours to play the first 9. We had to leave after 13 hole to get home for the Blackhawks playoff games. I have only played the course one other time on weekends, but several times on week days and did not have the same problem.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

Thanks for leaving your review, glad you like the course and enjoyed your round. We will inform our staff of the pace of play. We appreciate you looking out and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course but glacial pace

The course was in outstanding shape for April, especially as compared to others in the area. However, our round on a Sunday was in excess of 5 1/4 hours. Despite that all on the course could see multiple groups on every hole, the folks behind us kept firing into our group. No rangers in sight after about the first six holes.

We like the place, but we won't be back for a while.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

We appreciate your feedback. We regret to hear your round was not up to par in terms of the pace of play. We will inform our staff and address this concern. We do hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Par 5's set up very stupid but nice otherwise

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 05/09/2016

Thanks for playing at Lost Marsh! Sorry to hear the par 5's weren't laid out the way you would want them, but aside from that we are glad you enjoyed your round!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

5 1/2 hour round and rude staff...

I've been coming to Lost Marsh for the last 3 years from the Chicago area. Typically, this is an awesome track. Pace of play is usually 4-4 1/2 hours max and the staff is usually friendly.

Unfortunately, yesterday was the worst round of golf I have played in a very long time. I teed off at 11:06am and we finished our round at 4:17pm. There was 3, 4 somes ahead of us that were a group of friends and just about every hole, they would wait for each other on the green/tee box, etc. At one point, on hole 12 it took us 27 minutes to finish because the group was in the woods ball hawking, then proceeded to wait for their friends to come up the fairway on 13 and talk to them (no one was on the green and our tee box was backed up with 3 groups including us).

At that point, I called the club house. The ranger came out (didn't catch his name) and told my friend, what seems to be the problem. My buddy goes, "We've been out here for almost 3 1/2 hours and these groups ahead of us are not keeping pace, then wait for each other to finish holes."

The ranger then said to him VERBATIM, "Yea, well what's the issue then we're packed today."...he gave him attitude for expressing his displeasure with the situation?? I was appalled by his lack of professionalism at a course where I've never had an issue let alone with a ranger.

I have played this track probably 10-15 times in the last 3 years and drive an hour out of my way to do so. I have introduced multiple friends to this place. Sadly, this might be the last time I come play here because it was the most frustrating round I have ever played.

I'm NEVER one to complain about things and understand a course being packed during peak hours on the weekend, but this was almost 5 1/2 hours I wish I had back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 10/19/2015

Thank you for reviewing Lost Marsh and offering your thorough feedback, we see it as an opportunity to improve. We are so sorry to hear the pace of play was slower than you would have liked and that your complaint was not reacted upon appropriately. We will be sure to address with our staff. We hope to see you back for another tee time, and please reach out to us beforehand if you have any other information that could help us ensure your next experience is excellent: LostMarshTeeTimes@aol.com.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Aerified greens but still a lot of fun.

I played on 10/2/15 and greens were very recently aerified. No notification on GolfNow but I thought the greens were still playable just very slow.

I had been looking forward to playing the course for 3 seasons. I got the chance and played even with a forecast of winds of 20-30 mph. I had heard how challenging the course can be (especially the first 5 holes) so I wasn't really expecting a good score with winds of that speed.

I found this course to be one of the most fun course I've ever played. I think some would call it gimmicky and I totally understand where they are coming from, but I found it to be very enjoyable layout. Considering what the land use to be, it is impressive.

The course conditions (aside from the aerified greens) were very nice.

Wind - the high winds basically made a good score impossible (I'm a high handicapper). If you are anything worse than a 10 handicap AND care about your score, don't play here on a windy day. You will be royally frustrated. I will definitely play here again but only on a calmer day (lost waaay too many balls).

I also think the slope and ratings are a bit low for the difficulty. Yes, the wind was a huge factor but this course would be very tough for average/below average players even on a calm day.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 10/05/2015

Thank you for your review. We are so sorry you were not aware that the course underwent aerification on September 28th. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your round despite the circumstances. Please send us an email to lostmarshteetimes@aol.com for a promotional code to use toward your next round of golf in gratitude for your bringing the situation to our attention.

Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough challenging course but in great condition

Lost Marsh is a very challenging course. The front 9 (or first 5 holes specifically have water and island greens. On a windy day it creates havoc. The course is in excellent condition as are the facilities. Prepare to lose a number of balls between the water and natural growth on the course. The course is always extremely well maintained so that is never a problem.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
d08baba1-0ff1-562a-bcf9-e0936bc9ab64
Commented on 09/30/2015

Thank you for your review! We love hearing how much you enjoy the conditions, facilities, and the challenge! We look forward to seeing you back for another round soon!

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