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4.5
567 Reviews (567)
5 Stars
391
4 Stars
112
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
88.8%
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513 out of 567 reviews
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4.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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4.4
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.0%
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34 out of 40 reviews
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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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4.5
567 Reviews (567)
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Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

best greens in illinois

i've played here over 20 times this year. each time has been perfectly smooth greens stimping over 13. I played a couple rounds in kohler at blackwolf run and straits and found myself missing the greens at stonewall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Stonewall is a beast

Great Track, lots of forced carries and the greens are firm and fast. Always a fun round of golf but bring your A game you are going to need it.

18th hole is a challenging par 5 stay left on your second shot for the best approach angle, go long on the 3 rd shot and you are in the pond, bounce off the hill short and you are likely in the pond as well.

Enjoy!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a treat

Course was in beautiful shape and was a great challenge. This is still my favorite golf course in the north west burbs. Pace of play was better than expected for a Sunday. Our foursome had no real delays on any of the holes.

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

Very scenic.

Overall very good experience. Played this course several time in the past, the greens weren't as good and fast ax before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Must play, but bring golf balls

1st time playing the course, but loved it. Played it from the tips and it is definitely challenging from there. Greens were in good shape and for all the rain we've had recently, the course was mostly dry. A couple holes from the tips have some decent carries to get to the fairway, so unless you can hit it 275 on the fly, play at least the gold tees to make the round enjoyable. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
1.0
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Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Didn't Finish the Round

It took 3 hours to play 10 holes - too slow for me, so I left the course and will not return.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/02/2014

I will revise my review: After submitting my review, Stonewall Orchard called me and offered a complimentary round. I think this is very good customer service. The reason for my less than stellar review was due to slow play, but that was due to "cart path only" due to the heavy rains from the day before. The course is very nice and I will give it another try. Thank you.

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Commented on 06/26/2014

Matt,

It was a pleasure speaking with you earlier and we appreciate your feedback. Unfortunately, we received over 2 inches of rain on Saturday evening and were forced to be cart path only on Sunday. We encourage all players the day after heavy rain fall to phone in to see what the cart restrictions of the day will be.

Our rangers were doing their best to keep groups moving but unfortunately given the cart restrictions the pace of play was between 4:30 and 4:45, which is not typical.

We apologize about your experience and look forward to seeing you soon!

Stonewall Orchard General Manager

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A beauty

Stonewall may be the best daily fee course in greater land Chicago. The course sets up in rolling hills and have no housing development. It can play 7,100 yards and a test for even professionals. Greens are perfect and quick usually running 11. It's a gem and for the price it's unbeatable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Great condition

I really recomend this course. Fast and nice green, very good condition though the fairway. Amazing!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best course around

This course is by far the best course in the area. Difficult. ...but fair. If play bad...it will show. If good...u can score good. Slope rating 138. Greens phenomenal. Very firm...very fast. Fairways in great shape. Rough perfect. Careful with 5pm ttime cause of traffic....otherwise not better course in the area.

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

Another great day on a great course

The anticipation of playing this course is amazing! We had great weather and the course conditions were superb! The greens are by far the best in the area and roll true and fast. The staff always helpful and friendly. Played fairways and hit a lot of greens thus shot my best round this year (79) leaving some short putts out there. I will play this course 15-20 times this year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent course.

Great course Please shave the mounds n front of the 18th green and ad a trap to the back of green.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Outstanding design with a country club feel .Course is very fair but can be difficult if playing the wrong tee's . First time playing course and cant wait to return .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

FIRST CLASS!!

Stonewall Orchard is the best conditioned course in Chicagoland. The greens are perfect, fast and true, and the fairways are like carpet. We were the 4th group of the day (playing as a foursome) and we finished in 3:30. I would absolutely recommend Stonewall Orchard to anyone looking for a special golf experience in Chicago. If you have a flexible schedule they even have some pretty good deals later in the day. Stonewall Orchard is a must play in Chicago!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Great course, great facility, really enjoyed it. Beautiful environment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Recommendation

This was my 4th or 5th time I have played Stonewall Orchard since it first opened. I have enjoyed the course each time and have never been disappointed.

I would highly recommend to any golfer to play the course. It is not suited for the beginner, unless they have a lot of natural athletic ability.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Value

The course is a very good value. Green are excellent and would recommend spending time at the putting green to get a feel for the speed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Outstanding Course

Beautiful and beautifully maintained course. Stonewall is IMO one of the top 5 courses in the Chicagoland area. It provides a significant challenge from tee to green. The greens, which always roll true, is where the fun begins.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Worth it if you get it on golf now

This course is a professional level course. I got it on Golf Now for a decent price and really this is the only way I could have afforded. The course is challenging and well maintained. Some holes are very difficult especially the par 3s.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Nice Venue

If you haven't played here you must. Very challenging course but fair. Nicely laid out track with a great balance of sand and water hazards. Pay attention to your club selection off the tees as some do not require driver but can be used (risk/reward). Greens are always true. Pricey is paying full fees but if you are flexible with your playing time you can find discounted green fees.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

I want to play it again

This course is, simply put, amazing. The greens were perfect, fast, firm. Every hole is beautiful. The setting is serene. The course is very challenging and a lot of fun. You will need to play it a couple times to figure out the lines/strategy on a few holes. If I lived anywhere near here, I would want this to be my home course.

Only suggestions: Might be nice to have GPS in the carts. Perhaps a bubbler or fountain to get rid of the algae on what should be a beautiful, large lake on holes 4,5,16,17.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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