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4.0
231 Reviews (231)
5 Stars
79
4 Stars
103
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
88.1%
Recommend this course
200 out of 231 reviews
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3.3
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.0
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
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Conditions
3.8
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.7%
Recommend this course
13 out of 15 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
231 Reviews (231)

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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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Some hole tees and greens were slushy wet

A few holes had wet slushy tees and greens. The grass on the rough hills was too high and caused some lost balls even though they were in bounds, we couldn't find them.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not too bad

Had a great time. Course was in great condition with the exception of the traps that were like concrete in most areas. Otherwise not too shabby.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very open , no shade but corse was great!

As long as it is not too humid or hot outside this is a great coarse to play on because there is no shade on this very nice open coarse. Had a great time coarse was in very good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not Thrilled

Played GCI today. While there was quite a bit of rain last night, the bunkers were terrible. It didn’t look like they had been worked in days. While it was 90+ and humid, there was no water on the course, nor was there a drink cart. At least half of the ball washers were also missing. Didn’t seem like there was much effort by management.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Usual

Course played great, even on Sunday. Rough something to consider if you’re in it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The pace was too slow. The layout was not a good setup for us…it’s kind of dangerous if you don’t hit the fairway. There are many hills which don’t allow you to see what’s coming at you if you hit it left or right. The fairways were very “messy”…too many other courses in better shape for less money. We won’t be back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
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 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Was hot, water on the course would have been nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great local links style course

The course plays pretty much as it looks, but typically with the links style setup, the wind plays a much bigger part at GCI. For the first 14 holes it was pretty calm which made for a pleasant day. The course was busy, a drink cart was supposed to be going (but never was seen) and with the compact layout you might come across other players, but it worked out great. Pretty standard pricing for 18 holes in the area. It was a good time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round

This was the first time I had played the course and thoroughly enjoyed it. The course was in great condition even after having had a lot of rain recently. The greens were quick but not super fast. The condition of the tees and fairways was super. I will definitely come back to play the course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good

Course is fun. Greens are small but well maintained. Good variety of holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfer

What a fun course to play !!! Definitely worth the drive if you are not local

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Golf Club of Illinois

my first visit found my group stuck behind a junior tournament. We teed off 21 minutes after our scheduled tee time. Our round took nearly 5 hours to play. No mention of the junior tournament was made when we were making our reservations. Upon check-in, we were told that all carts were out and we would have to wait for ours as they trickled in. There was no beverage cart available. the golf-now price of $38 for 18 with a cart was very pleasing. The fairways were covered with clumpy mown grass....Loved the greens, though they were quite difficult. Would play here again. in the end, it was all a great day as I got my first ever hole-in -one on number 17.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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 Average
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