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4.2
382 Reviews (382)
5 Stars
164
4 Stars
137
3 Stars
44
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
339 out of 382 reviews
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3.9
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 16 reviews
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4.2
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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Course Highlights
Stunning views of Lake Michigan and Lake Shore Drive make this nine-hole Chicago gem a truly memorable round. Friendly staff, solid course conditions, and strong value consistently draw golfers back to this popular lakeside layout.

About

Holes 9
Type Municipal
Par 36
Length 3265 yards
Slope 127
Rating 35.5

Formerly known as Waveland Golf Course.

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Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Poa/Bent Grass
Architect Edward B. Dearie (1932)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate Golf Attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.2
382 Reviews (382)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 11
Locals 8
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13

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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Marovitz is a convenient place to golf in the city. It is right in the heart of the city and several of the holes are along Lake Michigan. I really expected the pace to be very slow being a Friday at 11:00 but was pleasantly surprised at how the friendly rangers kept things moving. Given the amount of play they get, the course was in very good shape. The greens were in very good shape and true as were the tee boxes. This is a legitimate part 4 course especially if you play the blue tees. There are many trees but the fairways are pretty wide. Overall, it was a very good experience and I will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Golf

Friendly and helpful Staff, Starters and Rangers...Nice course layout..Keep up the good work..Thank you

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Twilight 7/18

Beautfiul day on the course, greens were in great shape. Only drawback was pace of play - took 2:45 to play the nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Sick course!

Well what can I say first time out there exceeded expectations the staff was friendly and helpful I was able to tee off a little earlier than I thought. Bunkers were fresh and fluffy And the fairways were well-maintained! 10/10 would recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
4.0
Previously Played

Pace of play

It’s ridiculous how much they rush you through this course with the starter hounding you like a Hawk through 9 holes just because THEY book so many golfers back to back . It’s ridiculous. Never seen anything like it. Don’t want to golf there anymore.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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