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3.4
347 Reviews (347)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
69.6%
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236 out of 347 reviews
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3.4
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Conditions
2.9
Value
4.3
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
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3.4
40 Reviews (40)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
2.8
Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.0%
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28 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and affordable green fees make this a welcoming choice for budget-conscious golfers. The tight, engaging layout rewards accurate ball-striking and keeps rounds moving at a solid pace.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6021 yards
Slope 117
Rating 68.7
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Chapel Hill Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1920
Fairways Rye
Greens Bent

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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3.4
347 Reviews (347)

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Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 7
Elevation Changes 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 7

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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hire some help

ok I played the course 25 years ago it was a convince for the guys playing so I chose chapel hill ther was one guy working the counter on an 80 degree day I'm sorry that's unexcepital took for ever to check in get food then the phone rang a couple times give the poor guy some help !!!!!! It rained the day before so there was water on top of cart when we left for the first we got wet from the water on top of the cart,sorry that's not right

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bad Layout From Red Tees

Course was in good shape (especially the greens) and staff was very friendly. My biggest issue was the layout. The par 3s and 4s were way too long from the forward (red tees). At least three par 3s were set up at approximately 170-195 yards which 90% of women have no chance to hit in regulation without hitting a driver. There were also at least three par 4s that were 375-400 yards from the forward tees. In many cases, the difference between the "forward" tees and the next set was less than 15 yards. That is not much of an advantage for women and/or less skilled golfers. I enjoyed the course enough that I would recommend it to male golfers, but I know a lot of women who would find it too difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Walked

Excellent Value and Greens are Very good Condition

This course has very good condition greens. The front par fours are very long and somewhat narrow.

Been playing this course for years and it is now in best shape...ever!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Demanding More

Although the course was decent and somewhat challenging, the pace of play was very poor. The course allowed six golfers to play together and this group would not let others to play through. Also, other groups would not let others play through even though they were very slow and may have been hitting more than one ball. I would not recommend this course for someone who likes to play golf at a decent pace. And many golfers were sharing golf clubs which slowed play down.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

Course is in great shape. It' was challenging but not crazy for a recreational player like myself.

I'll definetly be a returning .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Decent Shape for fall

Watched the weather and slipped in a round after a rainy Saturday morning. Weather cleared just long enough but was a tad cold on the back nine. Chapel Hill was in decent shape for this late in the season except for a few greens (namely 11, 13, 14 and 15) which were pretty torn up with previous winter damage but the rest of the greens were pretty smooth and fair. Lots of leaves but it's that time of the year. Plus the course was empty when we arrived at 11am....and scooted around in 315. Love this place because you save $50 by not playing Stonewall Orchard and don't have issues with pace of play because of the empty tee sheet on the weekends a lot of the time prior to noon. 3.5 stars and had a real nice day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Won't golf here, or at any golf visions run course again

Started on the back 9 as it was slightly jammed at 1 when I arrived, and half way through my round I was greeted by the cashier who told me I needed to show my receipt or leave (I've golfed at golf visions courses numerous times and have never received a receipt upon purchase). When I told him he didn't give me a receipt, he threatened to call the police. I feel like I've been robbed. I will not return to any golf visions course in the future. If you must golf here, make sure to get a receipt so they can't pull the same stuff on you.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Good Value and Fun Old Schooler to play

Teed off on a beautiful Saturday shortly after 11am. Our two some finished in 3 hours and 10 minutes. The 1st 4 holes and the last two holes are long ones for their pars and the rest of the course is tight short and sporty. Greens were in fantastic shape....best I've seen them in years. If folks want to stay away because of hard patchy fairways that let your ball run and run, sketchy sand traps and a clubhouse 19th hole that's a square shack go right ahead! To be able to play mid-day weekend on an almost empty course is a true blessing....and this is a fun golf course that keeps your interest. Sure there other courses in the area that are much better conditioned.....but you'll be waiting on every shot so I'll go play Chapel Hill for less than half the price and have more fun. Plus at the turn they were grilling the dogs/brats/burgers over real charcoal. 4 stars and I mean it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A nice course in need of better care....

This could be a beautiful course, but seems to be very worn down. The "Clubhouse" is completely closed and looks very run-down. The carts were okay, most greens were okay, but the fairways and rough was very dry and sometimes beat up. The bunkers needed a lot of care also. It is not due to dry weather, simply poor care. A shame - could be a really nice place!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 168
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Top 100 Contributor
Chicago Advisor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

Chapel Hill Country Club

The Good: Quirky "old school" layout just east of the Fox River has some redeeming qualities: Small, well-kept greens, some good, long Par 3's, and a 700-yard Par 5 to talk about at the 19th hole (which happens to double as the clubhouse). Several short, dogleg Par 4's that play more difficult than the yardage. Decent value at under $40 during weekend peak season.

The Bad: Course conditions are poor and the greens, while good, are too small for the average player. The former clubhouse is now abandoned and not utilized, replaced by the 19th hole trailer. No driving range or on-course restrooms. No GPS and not many yardage markers. Limited service with no starter or ranger. The Par 5 17th is more of a design flaw than even a gimmick.

The Verdict: You get what you pay for at Chapel Hill CC. There are many other courses in the area for a just a few more bucks - you'd be better served playing them.

Best Hole: Not too many holes aren't quirky, but the short Par 5 9th is a very good hole. Drive must avoid a creek and approach to a small green covered by sand.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Needs Work

This course is fine to get a quick round in from my location. A number of the greens had dead patches and the fairways haven't seen water since it rained last from what I could tell. Staff is friendly but course is poor,.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

signature holes

from teeing off the first hole to last. large bunkers in front of some greens to elevated greens. just a pleasant place to play a round of golf!

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

review of chapel hill

Course is fine greens are small course is not marked very well

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course in great shape...been here many years ago

Used tot play this course 3 days a week about 7 years ago when lived in area, I have not played in 4 years where I used to play then maybe 10 times over summer...course is runned by GolfVision now...speaking to staff members there..and the course is in great shape...the greens are plush cushiony and the fairways excellent...a few of the tee boxes need some work, but all in all from what I saw and heard they have come a long way....I would wish it was closer to me I would play 3/4 per week again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Greens very good; Great Value

Great value. Course in very nice condition. Greens were very good. People on the course friendliest anywhere, same for the staff. Not crowded at 1pm start. Very enjoyable; wanted to go more than 18; usually want to stop sooner than 18. 19th hole special was grilled fresh and the French fries were very good. We loved it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Fun

There are a couple of blind shots leaving the potential for lost balls. Ball control is a must on the dog legs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Old Course

Chapel Hill is another example of a nice, old course. While it lacks many of the little amenities, the tees, greens and fairways are in good shape. Like many older courses, the fairways are narrower than newer courses and lined with majestic oaks and hickories. Some of the green are a little small, but that is part of the challenge of this course. Located along the Fox River, there is very little in the way of water hazards, but plenty of sand traps. I am looking into our church group of golfers playing a round there during the week. We had an enjoyable round of golf and will go again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course

A little pricey for what you get but, over all nice course. Long par three and long par five on 17 makes it interesting.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Horrible

3 hours for the front 9?!?!?
No ranger. Free for all. Aweful waste of time.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Small Greens / Strong starting holes

Chapel Hill is a mature enjoyable course with very small green complexes and large trees. With no warm up range the course plays fairly difficult out of the box with three 400 yard give or take par 4's and then an almost 200 yard par 3. After that the course plays fairly easy with the exception of the 600 plus yard 17th hole which always requires three well struck shots to reach the dance floor. Course was in decent shape (fairways need work and the trees really need to be trimmed....they are trimmed by golf cart roofs driving under them!!) Extremely small greens....which over the years have gotten smaller and smaller. Main clubhouse closed and halfway house now serves as clubhouse. A good value for anything under $30. 3.5 stars and was not crowded on a Saturday at all!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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