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4.0
239 Reviews (239)
5 Stars
80
4 Stars
109
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
91.8%
Recommend this course
208 out of 239 reviews
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3.8
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
11 out of 11 reviews
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3.9
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
94.4%
Recommend this course
17 out of 18 reviews
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Course Highlights
The wide-open, approachable layout delivers a fun and challenging round at exceptional value for the money. Friendly staff and fast, true-rolling greens consistently impress golfers returning for repeat visits.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 7041 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (1987) Bruce Borland (1987) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.0
239 Reviews (239)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 22
Thick Rough 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Worth the Drive 14

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Conditions Fair
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Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Expect Wind

I would expect this course is windy on most days. No trees. 600+ yr Par 5 mostly into the wind is more of a gimmick than a golf hole. Should really consider shorten that up into a reasonable number.

Greens, fairways were in good condition especially this early in the spring. Price for a 4-some deal was excellent. On this overcast day (rain in the a.m.), very few golfers on the course so we played in under 4 hrs for an afternoon round which is Excellent.

For some reason, virtually every flag was torn...not a big deal but says something about management that they don't replace them. Maybe they will since the season's just starting but that would have been an off-season maintenance thing.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Value

Good open easy to play for the most part. Good value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Wet but Playable

I was prepared to walk, but arrived to learn that carts were availble for Cart Path Only riding. This was very easy to do since concrete cart path ring the entire course. the fairways were soggy from previous rains and snow melts, but it was easy to find firm spots to play from nearby. I played as a single and moved along at a good pace behind a twosome who offered to let me play through. However, I preferred to take my time and periodically hit a few extra approaches and putts. The course has a variety of hole designs, so it was interesting to play, and for December 28, I would do this one every time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 140
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always fun course

I like GCI it has nice greens with a fun layout that you can score on if you hit straight.

It was a colder day like 20F so I was the only one on the course. The water hazards were frozen but that is winter golf in Chicago. This course played quickly with just me I finished in 2hrs 30 min walking / jogging to keep warm. I play here about 5 times a year and would play more often if it were closer. Try it in the spring ( or with me in the winter) you won’t be disappointed.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good links style layout with two par 3s over water. Conditions were great for this late in the season and very cheap rates.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GCI is a fun place to play

I've played this course for many years now.... They have made it quite a bit easier by cutting down all the high festivity that used to be there.... A course still is very challenging because it is long in his narrow greens

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 189
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
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fairways and tee boxes

Nice course but layout can actually be dangerous! At least 2 or 3 case where you have to wait for people to tee off or vice a versa before you hit your fairway shot.You have to pay attention.over all good course will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 189
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Long season

Par three tee boxes were very chewed up but the longer holes were fine. Unfortunately, no one who plays here bothers to rake a trap or fix a ball mark on the green.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 89
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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