White Pines GC - West
A view of a green from the West at White Pines Golf Course
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4.0
1068 Reviews (1068)
5 Stars
340
4 Stars
466
3 Stars
162
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
82.8%
Recommend this course
910 out of 1068 reviews
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3.9
52 Reviews (52)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
76.9%
Recommend this course
40 out of 52 reviews
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4.1
89 Reviews (89)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
37
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.3%
Recommend this course
75 out of 89 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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4.0
1068 Reviews (1068)
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 184
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
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course for the money

It is a great course for the money, It is well kept overall, the 17th Green had some serious divots but I blame the people not fixing their divots not the course. Everyone who worked there was nice. The course is challenging enough and beautiful. One of the better public courses and I will be going back again definitely

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Underwhelming

Staff was friendly and helpful checking in. Course could be maintained better and overall was tired looking. The pace of play was so slow,. There were rangers out, but not keeping the pace of play anywhere near what the course said it should be. For the price there are better courses.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

East course has some tight fairways with a lot of trees

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was quick. Starter was all over the ensuring people on the practice green and range with an upcoming tee time got to the box. One course. This year finished under pace of play time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tried a New Course

Was excited to play White Pines for the first time. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The two disappointing things were the slow pace of play and the condition of the course. There were rangers on the course who did not keep us close to the posted time for a round. The course itself was not maintained that well. Am comparing the course conditions to others played for similar greens fee. This is unfortunate because the layout of the course is good and it has some challenging holes.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent course

Staff could be friendlier, Cart path’s need to be fixed all over both east and west. Course is in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 80
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 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once 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 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5
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 East 9/25/24

Course was in great shape. Hasn't been aerated as of 9/25/24. Leaves are beginning to fall so finding your ball, even 5 feet off the fairway, may be difficult and lead to longer rounds.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GPS?

Nice course, decent price on GolfNow. We have played here 3 times this season, and the GPS is never working. Also, had a fivesome in front of us, including a single that was walking. Really slowed things down. Had to wait on almost every hole. Concession stand was not open. Finally, the cart paths could really use some repairs. Still enjoyed the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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