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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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Average Rating
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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
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.3
87.9%
Recommend this course
29 out of 33 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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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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Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Could be a nice course with an investment

I will start with the negatives and try to end with the positive aspects of the course. The pace of play and overall course conditions (tee boxes, fairway grass, sand in the bunkers, and the greens) are poor at best. The tee boxes are not level. Ant mounds cover the fairways, and the grass has no depth. The sand is more like dirt with rocks. The greens are long and shaggy, and no one repairs the ball marks. On a positive note, the layout, location, and views of Lake Michigan are good. It is a course that has potential, but I will find other courses to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A bit confusing when first there. Parking? Drop off? Pro shop! But everyone very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course!

We are from Grand Rapids, Michigan and we enjoyed everything about the course and service! Thank you!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked

Fun course, just bad teetimes.

We booked a 7pm tee time assuming the course would be lit, and we'd be able to use carts but there was no warning on the website that 1 we wouldn't be able to use carts and 2 we would barely be able to get through 5 holes before it got too dark to see.

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

Excellent

Beautiful course along the lake, spectacular views and good pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 169
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome Course on the Lake

What a picturesque course. It will be a challenge to not get lost in the buildings and architecture. But when you lock into the course you will elevate your game play. Lost of well groomed greens your ball should rarely get lost.

Tee boxes are wide with lots of tee set up choices. I can’t wait to come back.

Also I hear they are open during the winter. Amazing!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course with potential

This nine-hole course is in a great location. However, the tee boxes and overall course condition could be improved. I have never seen so many ant hills/mounds on fairways. I don't know if it is due to the location or something else. Regardless, I would still recommend the course due to the views and location for downtown visitors or residents.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not What I Expected

Very Surprised on the condition of the greens. Alot of ball markers and bumps all over the place. Usually the greens are very well kept

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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