White Pines GC - West
A view of a green from the West at White Pines Golf Course
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3.9
1076 Reviews (1076)
5 Stars
342
4 Stars
468
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
47
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
81.0%
Recommend this course
916 out of 1076 reviews
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3.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.0
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 8 reviews
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3.9
64 Reviews (64)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
78.1%
Recommend this course
50 out of 64 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6624 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.5

Situated just 30 minutes from downtown Chicago, White Pines Golf Club has been a popular spot for both locals and visitors. The club offers two courses, the East and the West. The West Course is longer than the East by 400 yards and considered slightly more challenging. The layout is relatively tight and there is an abundance of trees, which means you'll need to be accurate to do well. The greens are large and challenging with difficult-to-read breaks. There is also minimal, but strategic bunkering along the greensides. The fairways provide plenty of variety with some that are narrow and heavily tree-lined and others that are wide with no trees in sight. The golf course has several challenging holes but it's forgiving enough for beginners to approach with confidence.

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Course Details

Year Built 1930
Golf Season April 11 - October 20
Architect Jack Daray Dick Nugent (1982)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Play Better Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
1076 Reviews (1076)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Watching the Game 15
Patio Dining 13
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 33
Narrow Fairways 28
Bunkers 25
This course/club is great for:
Locals 29
Advanced Golfers 20
Walkers 15
This Course's Location is:
Near the Airport 38
Convenient to the City 35
In the 'Burbs 30

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

Really enjoyed it, greens were in great condition. Pace of play was very slow. Other than that I really enjoy it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Hi u314160643021. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing East at White Pines Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Can't beat it for the price

Nice layout, excellent condition, just under 4 hour round, and a very good price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/21/2020

Hello, u000007564085. Thank you for reviewing the course. We're glad you found the pace of play during your round excellent. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We are glad to see you also rated the course conditions and our staff to be great during your game. Thank you for playing East at White Pines Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/17/2020

Hello! We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course, especially for the money... range is closed though

Nice course with a good layout and in pretty good shape. It was certainly disappointing to get there an hour before our tee time and find out the range is closed for the season. It seems strange to close it in the peak of the golf season in particular, but everything else was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/17/2020

Hi mattberra. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/13/2020

Thank you for visiting us at East at White Pines Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Starter was very unprofessional. Our tee time was at 12:00pm and we had to wait till their league was done.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Hi bera55ron! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/17/2020

Thank you for visiting us at East at White Pines Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, AidanMegally! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

White Pines always a good value

Having lived near Elmhurst for the past 35 years, I've played White Pines many times. They went through a through "iffy" years a while back, but now the course is in great shape. The new cart paths prevented any further damage to my kidneys.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Hello, jangel224. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Hi adrian1419486. We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (630) 766-0304 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/10/2020

Thank you for visiting us at East at White Pines Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played

you are going to wait

it’s either the players are really slow or they continue to keep overbooking and you’ll be waiting at least 10 minutes a hole, had a 3:40 tee time finished at 820 don’t golf here unless your first out the tee box

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/10/2020

Hello, u250369528. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Jspiggos, we want to hear more about your experience with us! Please call us at (630) 766-0304. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
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
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Commented on 08/11/2020

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u355475231. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for visiting us at East at White Pines Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Commented on 08/06/2020

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us, u458600582. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Besides the greens being a little beat up (mostly divots so not the courses fault) its in good shape. Can't beat the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/03/2020

Thank you for your review, gauchos325. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at East at White Pines Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Carts were pain in the butt

Tees, fairways, and rough were ok. Greens were terrible. Slow rough and nearly unplayable. Worst of all are the carts. Kept cutting off without warning and then would not restart. No real ryme or reason when

they would stop. Was never warned about this by staff and one cart died and never restarted. Can't take carts into parking lot and bag drop to cart barn over 100 yards. Won't be playing here again any time soon.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/03/2020

Hi, bpatrick999. Thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. We have projects ongoing to recover the fairways and greens. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing East at White Pines Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/03/2020

Hi U000001276047. We would love to hear more about your positive experience at our course. Please contact us at (630) 766-0304 to share with us your favorite part of your experience with us. Thanks for golfing at East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

course review and PANDEMIC PROTOCOL

i was not able to play today because im not comfortable

with the three cart only im 78 years old and i don"t take

the chance of getting the virus because i might be sitting next to a person that got the virus .as for the course it is super nice well maintained .just a little dissapointed about the three cart only rule .i lost some money

today but better safe than sorry .hope you reconsider that three cert rule thanks !

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Hi pops2535. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back at East at White Pines Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
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
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Commented on 08/03/2020

u314159942599, we want to hear more about your experience with us! Please call us at (630) 766-0304. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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