Foxford Hills GC: #18
A sunny view of green #18 at Foxford Hills Golf Club.
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4.4
592 Reviews (592)
5 Stars
275
4 Stars
248
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.1
92.6%
Recommend this course
543 out of 592 reviews
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4.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.3
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.5%
Recommend this course
43 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise as one of the Chicago area's best public designs, offering engaging challenges and visual intrigue throughout. Friendly staff and GPS-equipped carts enhance an experience that delivers strong value for the quality of golf.

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Holes 18
Type Municipal
Par 72
Length 7047 yards
Slope 142
Rating 74.2
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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Tim Nugent (2003)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, Master Card, Discover and American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.4
592 Reviews (592)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 18
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 29
Water Hazards 25
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 25
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 31
Worth the Drive 25

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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track

Awesome day. 4:15 tee time finished without a problem. Great condition considering how dry it’s been. Nary a brown out on a fairway or green. One of my favorite public tracks in Chicago burbs!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/16/2021

chijoe3, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Dave

Course one of the best in the Chicago area. Course in excellent shape and greens roll

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/14/2021

u884273218, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 06/08/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000007330153! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, fxiao! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 157
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

One of the best

One of the best public courses in Chicagoland. Pretty, interesting, excellent conditions. Plenty of challenge for the low handicapper from the tips. Friendly enough for others they pick the proper tees. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/03/2021

Thank you for your review, successjw. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Foxford Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/02/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, artis2388! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always love playing Foxford

Have been playing here for several years. Its definitely a favorite in Mchenry County. Fantastic layout and always in good condition.. Greens fees have been rising though and can make you want to play there less. I would find it more justifiable if they had GPS in carts and a grass driving range, but as far as I know it's mats only. Besides that the clubhouse staff, starters, rangers, and beverage cart personnel are very pleasant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/03/2021

Hi mymo31, thank you for leaving us a 5-star review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed our course layout and staff. It's also nice to hear you continue to visit despite your disagreement with our green fees. Thanks again and we hope you will visit again soon.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, dougf95! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in very good shape. Too many people not fixing their ball marks on the greens. It was like putting through a mine field.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Hello, tgreen6744. Thank you for visiting us at Foxford Hills Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good experience on the course

Nice course, pleasant experience. Staff in pro shop on top of it!

Girls behind the bar need to be trained on a standard "rocks" pour for alcohol. $9 for a one ounce pour is outrageous for Dewars! Standard is two ounces.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/19/2021

Hi Carl4765955, we appreciate the feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your time at the course. Thank you for also letting us know more about your experience in the bar so we know what to improve on. We hope you will visit us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/18/2021

Hi, Hiroshi8734380. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course one of the best in the Chicago area

Great layout and in great shape !! One of the best courses in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/17/2021

Hi, u884273218. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/17/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, BHarry23! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 44
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/19/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u884273218! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foxford Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4 min Stacked tee times - good for $$, stressful for your day

From the start - the staff is on you about pace. The whole day we were waiting and being waited on. I never felt like I was “playing” golf. I felt like I was tasked to stay as on top of the group ahead of me as possible. If you’re looking for a fun, casual day of golf - this isn’t the course for you. If you’re a 10-20 handicapper with other experienced golfers in your group - you might find this enjoyable. The tee times being stacked as they are makes playing Foxford Hills uniquely unenjoyable.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/19/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Terrible Greens

I Know its April but if you're going to charge $70 in a weds in April you better have some quality greens. They were pock marked and choppy as fukk today. Very disappointing. We drive an hour to play here and in past have been tip top.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/12/2021

Hi, RicFlair1. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Foxford Hills Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

A countryside getaway

Not a country club style course. It is more geared towards the rustic nature golf player. There was no gps on the cart but the course itself provided challenges and enough birdie opportunities for the long hitter to make the time worthwhile. I would definitely recommend and cannot wait to play again next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/17/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314160433035. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Foxford Hills Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course but pace was unacceptable

The course itself is a must play. Definitely top five I've played in Chicago. Well kept, challenging, and lots of fun shots. Gorgeous scenery.

The pace, however, was awful. We we had multiple groups waiting on the tee box after two holes. Waiting several minutes to hit every shot is a great way to kill the fun of a great course, so I'm hoping this isn't the norm here. I'd still recommend this to anyone, and will definitely give it another try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/14/2020

Hi u922174160. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

A park district course that is completely out of their minds pricing wise

I understand that rates can be high if you are looking to golf 18 holes on a Saturday or Sunday. But $80 for a public park district owned course is absurd. On top of the “prime time” rates if you want to golf on a weekday the pricing is set at $64. How is it possible that traditionally high end courses on the area such as Turnberry golf club are priced at almost half the price on a weekday? I have been golfing at Foxford almost my entire life up until this past year as this average course is charging even residents at high rate. Go to any other public course of a similar maintenance Level and layout within a 10 mile radius and it will be a fraction of the price. A direct quote from the park district website “resort style golf at a fraction of the price”. I as well as many people I know in the area we’re loyal to this course for years because of the reasonable price for an average course but in the past year has gotten completely out of hand. An overbooked and over priced course.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 05/29/2021

Which is it? If it's over-booked than it is clearly priced competitively.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course!

Very well maintained course and the staff is super friendly. I highly recommend it

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/25/2020

Thank you for your review, u545793026. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Foxford Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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