White Pines GC - West
A view of a green from the West at White Pines Golf Course
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4.0
1069 Reviews (1069)
5 Stars
340
4 Stars
466
3 Stars
163
2 Stars
56
1 Stars
44
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
82.9%
Recommend this course
911 out of 1069 reviews
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
77.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 53 reviews
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4.0
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
85.1%
Recommend this course
74 out of 87 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
1069 Reviews (1069)
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 9
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a month
3.0
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Previously Played

Staff was very rude. Ruined my day before it started

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Slow Play

Unfortunately, there was a company golf outing during my round and it had a disastrous impact on pace of play. Had a number of groups on this company outing with 5 or 6 guys teeing off. Not good. The course is in ok shape and the staff is very good. GPS in the carts works well.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Quality Round

Best deal in Chicagoland. Course is in excellent shape. Greens rolling perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
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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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Standing water everywhere

The course had standing water everywhere even though it hadn’t rained for 3 days. There was water in the bunkers making the bunkers unplayable. Never have I seen a course not pump standing water out of the bunkers.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Probably not Worth it

The pro shop is always a nightmare. Computers seem to never work, they’ll generally refuse to check anyone in before 6a even though they sell a 5:55 tee time.

Often times get charged a premium rate only to have them work maintenance on every single hole completely oblivious to anyone golfing. Super frustrating when trying to be first out and play quick and have to wait on every tee box.

Bunkers are generally unplayable, but the rest of the course is actually alright.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

We played the East course and it is in great shape, greens are very friendly and smooth. Super great price at twilight!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Average at best

Nice course for the average golfer but lacks that extra manicuring that makes a course special. Sand traps were full of water and hard pan. No tap beer in the restaurant only cans hello it’s 2024!!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Worst golf course in illinois

Nothing looks to be maintained. If you dont hit the ball dorectly in the fairway, you will never find it again. They dont cut the grass maintain anythinh and the greens are disgusting.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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