Stonewall Orchard GC
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4.6
581 Reviews (581)
5 Stars
402
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
90.6%
Recommend this course
526 out of 581 reviews
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4.7
14 Reviews (14)
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
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13 out of 14 reviews
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high marks, with no two holes alike and multiple tee options suiting every skill level. Friendly staff and well-equipped carts with GPS and plush seating enhance the overall experience.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7124 yards
Slope 150
Rating 75.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April - September
Architect Arthur Hills (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Country Club Dress Attire Required. Jeans Not Allowed.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

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Reviews

4.6
581 Reviews (581)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 31
19th Hole Scenic Views 26
Patio Dining 20
Course Challenges Include:
Forced Carries 46
Water Hazards 41
Bunkers 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 48
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 30
A Weekend Splurge 29
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 43
In the 'Burbs 35

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Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Shouldn't Open when Soaked

This review is for late May after quite a bit of rain recently. I know some courses are closed due to wet conditions, and honestly this course shouldn't have been open. I can deal with softness and some mud, but this was uncalled for. Many bunkers were basically ponds. Several holes with fairways basically turned into ponds or morphing into the marsh. Worst of all are many hits took the course with you since it was so wet and soaked. Let alone the mud everywhere.

I've played on soft courses, but wet courses are terrible and horrible to maintain in good condition. This course drainage system didn't exist. Parts of the fairways looked beat up because it was too wet for normal play.

Mind you, I walked it due to covid-19 restrictions in May. Somehow the people behind me got carts, but they didn't look like they needed them at all. In fact they could have used the walking. Because of them breathing down my neck since they didn't have to walk at all, and the group in front me was moving slow since they hit from the blues without the additional distance to justify hitting that far made the pace of play out of wack. In fact, they were painfully slow, even with a 15 min gap. Overall I was disappointed, and I want to try it again after the course is dried. The course shouldn't be open after some rain since it can't handle it.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/13/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review. Yes, that was one of the wettest periods we've seen. We did get 4" the previous day, and another 4 a couple days before that. We do have a lot of property and drainage is some of the best around, but that system flooded the whole area in northern IL. We welcome you back as the course is in pristine condition! Thanks so much for playing and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/13/2020

Thank you for the great review. We are glad you had a great time!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

As good as advertised

Wide open fairways, fast greens, and lots of hazards make this course a great challenge. The layout has challenges for lots of shots and you can be creative as you approach, unlike a lot of other area courses. The greens are large so you’re rewarded with a decent approach and the tee options are actually worthy of choosing a set that matches your game. This is a golfers golf course, not something for people who want to putz around and tap the ball.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/13/2020

Thanks you for taking the time to write you review! We are happy you enjoyed the course. Looking forward to having you back.

Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent course.

One of the best public courses in the area. Good conditions, interesting layout.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/13/2020

Thank you for the great review! We look forward to having you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 100
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great and beautiful

Very picturesque course I loved it Reminded me of a up north Wisconsin course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/13/2020

Thanks for the excellent review!

We will look forward to having you back.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Hard course but chewed up

The course was tough with a difficult layout. I expected more. Course was pretty chewed up.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thank you for your great review! We look forward to having you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always loved this course!!!

Was in as good as shape as possible with all the rain we had... had many workers out there today working the course. The greens were fast like the always are but are beat up with ball marks.... what wrong with people ... can’t they fix their hallmarks properly??

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for your review - we are happy you enjoyed yourself. Fixing your ball mark is such an important responsibility and we appreciate your willingness to help out.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Afternoon on Stonewall Orchard

Played 18 today at Stonewall Orchard Golf Course. This beautiful course designed by famed course architect Arthur Hill lives up to its reputation as a challenging, but playable course. Conditions were great and the greens were pretty fast. The rough was pretty tall and made shots out frustrating. at times. Overall, one of the more enjoyable public courses in northern Illinois.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/09/2019

We are very happy you had a great day out here. See you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

MJHOPPER

This is o e of the best courses in Illinois, tough but very fair. Love the lay out and the staff is outstanding. A must play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thank you for the very kind review! We are happy you enjoy the facility!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for your excellent review! See you again soon

Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Considering all the rain dumped on us, the course was in good condition. Always enjoy the venue, but pace of play was poor. Cary path only probably contributed to that, so let's let it slide. Staff was friendly as always..

Definitely one of my favorites...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

We are glad you had a good day despite the recent rains. Thanks for playing!

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Played On
Reviews 100
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thank you for your review!

Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/09/2019

Thanks for the great review! Hope to see you soon

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