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4.2
370 Reviews (370)
5 Stars
158
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
16
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.6
89.7%
Recommend this course
330 out of 370 reviews
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.0%
Recommend this course
36 out of 40 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
370 Reviews (370)

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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Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

The course is in excellent condition. Many times I’ve played there and the rough was to long. This course has a lot of beginners and having a unmanicured rough really slows the pace of play. Was done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Played at 11:00.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good local course in the city

Course is full size which is great for the city! Solid 9 hole course. No practice green area which is a little frustrating, and the greens were a bit bumpy. Other than that it was pleasantly well kept. Fairway was pretty firm for April, and tee bacons could be in better condition. A couple boxes it was hard to find a flat clean place to stand with how torn up they were.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter

Arrived 10 min before my tee time and was told my group had already gone off. “They were really busy” and they wanted push people off that showed up early. My group was in the fairway on 1 and I wasn’t allowed to hit off the tee as another group was “waiting”. Had to skip the first hole of a 9 hole course. Was told I could play the hole after I got through 9!? Because I want to play away from the clubhouse and then come back down 1? Never had this happen before. I should have at least been able to hit off the tee and catch up. Rest of the day was good and course is in decent shape.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tw at marovitz

Rake the bunkers. Tee boxes are a mess. Fairways and greens good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Crisp April round

Beautiful vistas and sunrise over Lake Michigan. Nice newly sanded bunkers. Poor policing of beer cans and tees on the tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

It’s amazing how good of shape the course is in considering the amount of players they have each day. Pace of play if somewhat slow but that is expected. Awesome place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

Thanks so much for your 5-star review! We hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy on the Lake

First time out for the season, course was clean, not much snow left except a touch in a few bunkers. Intake was a breeze, staff cordial.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

Thanks for your review! We value your feedback and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course cancelled still no refund!

Course cancelled the tee time and still no refund on both my tee times there for Sunday

982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

We apologize for this inconvenience. Please reach out to us directly so that we can get this issue resolved for you.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 12/23/2020

Thanks so much for your 5-star review! We hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 12/14/2020

Thanks for your review! We hope to see you back again soon.

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