Lost Marsh GC
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4.6
559 Reviews (559)
5 Stars
330
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
94.8%
Recommend this course
513 out of 559 reviews
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4.9
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.6
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.3%
Recommend this course
50 out of 53 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
559 Reviews (559)

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 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tough but Fun

Really enjoy this course. First time out, did not play well. This time shot 91, which is not too horrible from the silver tees. 20mph winds. Plays like a true links course. If you can get thru the first 5 holes without the water eating the balls, you should be good from there. Saw a bald eagle! Big dood perched on a small low branch in one of the small lakes. Will definitely be back. Well kept, great staff, great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice

It felt like I was playing in the caribun it's a unike golf corse different than any other corse very challenging but fair

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Buecholic course among the refineries and steel mills

Very nice course but a little too tricky for it's own good. Too many blind shots. But a fun course none the less. It's a shame they are aerating the greens this week because they roll great and are already too soft. Totally not necessary.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A very interesting layout. Quite a few tempting short 4's

Played on a perfect fall day. Got paired with two other gentlemen who were about the same skill level.

Enjoyed the course, the tee boxes and fairways were in good shape. The greens were a bit beat up. Not very smooth or fast. I could have spent all day fixing ball marks of other less considerate golfers which really was my only gripe .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout very challenging

This course will give you every shot you are looking for. Lost marsh makes you think about every shot. Great course well play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Lost Marsh September 2014

Very challenging course. Front 9 in particular. If you aren't extremely accurate, better bring a lot of extra balls!!! Back 9 not as tough, but not knowing the course made it a lot harder.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Walked

Fantasy course

Played in extremely poor weather which made a extremely difficult course horrific. Layout reminds me of one of the fantasy courses on Tiger Woods golf game! Front nine is all target golf hopping across islands and back nine moves into the trees a little. Seems every hole is a "signature" hole which is great at first but surprisingly gets a little old after a while. Course conditions great, even in heavy rain. Would recommend to play but take plenty balls, have fun and dont beat yourself up when you shoot high numbers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprise in the Middle of an Industrial Park

As you approach Lost Marsh, you cannot believe you are going to be playing golf on a nice course. The area is not a pastoral setting.

Yet when you get there and go into the gorgeous clubhouse you forget where you are.

The course is tough, especially the first 5 holes. Bring a ton of balls as there is water everywhere.

The staff is generally friendly, even though the person who signed us in was not particularly friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 49
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

one of the best in the area

Enjoyed this course a lot, lots of different looks, greens in really good shape, the club house is excellent, and the staff could not be more friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Keep the driver in the bag.

What a beautiful course. Great layout. Brutally slow pace at midday Saturday, somewhat to be expected. Great Facility, great staff. I will play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent course

Great course Well kept. Several tough holes.Very challenging course.Greens and fairways kept well,nice staff.I like it a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Tough course. Played on a Saturday morning. Though I'm a high handicapper, I do keep pace. I don't spend a lot of to me looking for a $2/ball. Can't say everyone takes my approach. Course can do a better job preparing you for shot strategy on a few holes. Live along lakefront, easy to get to, good value compared to comparable course in north suburbs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A fun yet challenging golf course

Didn't feel like I was in Indiana at all. Beautiful track, good condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

zig

Course was beautiful and we'll maintain. Only negative was greens we're freshly sanded and putting was very difficult.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good course - not worth the money

This was about the 4th time I played the course. The staff and clubhouse are excellent. The price is a bit high for similar courses. The greens still had some issues across the course. The rough in on the course is almost too thick to enjoy yourself as any ball that misses the fairway can be near impossible to find. I would play here again, but it would have to be at a cheaper price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging

This course is tough.....a lot of water that is in play on most shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

A very nice place to play

I really like this course. It has many challenging holes, some of regular difficulty, and a few that are pretty easy. That's a nice mix for an average golfer like me (12 hcp). There are a couple of greens that have suffered some kind of significant damage, but most are fine. Some holes take some getting used to, because your best strategy for some tee shots and approach shots can hard to figure out (this is true, for example, on 3, 4, 5, 14, and 15). The staff is great. For me, living in Chicago's South Loop, it's the easiest good course to get to -- 20-25 minutes max.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Like a secret garden surrounded by industry

Beautiful and challenging. Be sure to bring extra golf balls; but you'll probably find as many as you lose! You'll use all your clubs here. Make sure you have gps! All kinds of holes at this course, lots of adventure. I scored 3 birdies, 4 pars & 11 "others". LOL! Play here, you won't be sorry.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Surprise find

Great layout, quirky design with target golf in mind. Really enjoyed it, definitely need to come back now that I know the hole layout better.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Balls Deep at the Marsh

Excellent golf course. Played here many times.
The tee boxes and greens are in need of repair but so do all the golf courses that I have played.
The course is well manicured and worth the price to play.
Watch out for the beverage cart girl. She is mean and rude.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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