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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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Great Condition

I played Marovitz several times when we lived here from 2017-2019, and every time I visit. The course conditions on Friday were the best I’ve ever seen. Great value, Friendly staff, typical muni slower than ideal pace of play. But it’s a beautiful location, so take in the view and enjoy a relaxed pace round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 09/07/2023

Course operator here. Thanks for coming to play and sharing your thoughts, but we're sorry to hear that we didn't rate a better experience. Please do reach out to us directly at info.sydneymarovitz@cpdgolf.com. We'd appreciate the opportunity to improve.

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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

City Golf

We played this course and used a cart although the couple with us walked it. I might walk it next time with a pull cart. Coming from Arizona, it was strange to be golfing inner city with Lake Michigan to our east and the city to the west, but it was a fu corse. Just the ball) doesn't roll much in the thick grass,unlike the dead grass in AZ. All-in-all good time and would definitely play again. Reminder, gotta book early and if you want to play 18, we were told we had to book 2 tee times back to bak or with 15 minutes of ending the first round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Syd Golf

I thoroughly enjoyed playing on this course. There was no rush to play and I met some cool seniors.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Rainy Day

The green has rivers, so putting was extremely hard.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

It was fun to walk the course with some guys, as we got to know each other. Great layout and great value!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful course

Was the first player out in the morning. Beautiful day and course was in impeccable condition. Very pleased overall. Highly recommend this course. Must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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