Chalet Hills GC
A sunny day view of a green at Chalet Hills Golf Club.
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4.4
711 Reviews (711)
5 Stars
365
4 Stars
247
3 Stars
53
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
92.7%
Recommend this course
642 out of 711 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.4
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
50 out of 55 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 73
Length 6877 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.4
711 Reviews (711)
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They need to spend some money.

The layout has always been nice but this place needs to spend some money. The bathroom is dated with a discolored mirror. There is virtually no sand in the bunkers and where there is sand there are rocks the size of baseballs. Won't be back til I hear they have invested in improving.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/15/2017:
We appreciate your feedback and we will look into these issues in order to improve the golfer's experience. We hope you give us another shot in the future.
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a great golf track!!

Chalet Hills has a number of challenging and memorable holes. The course conditions were good and greens were putting fast. It's a must play Chicagoland golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Thank you for describing Chalet Hills Golf Club as a "must play" in Chicago! Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/02/2017:
Thank you for the 4 stars! Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fix those sandtraps

Chalet is one of the toughest courses I played, heck of a challenge fast greens tough layout reminds me of makray in barrington all in all course would be fantastic except the sand traps all hand stones in them and looked horrible!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2017:
We appreciate your feedback, we will look into the sand trap issue. We hope you give us another shot soon--practice makes perfect!
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course but problems

2nd straight time had problem at course

First time was 51/2 to 6 hrs pace of play atrocious

2nd time played fast first nine only to have 5 some put off 10th tee in front of us

Made no effort to let us thru skipped a hole to go ahead only to be stymied by several groups taking 30 minutes to play a hole no on course rangers or any accomadation to speed up play was brutal

Nice course but virtually unplayable won't go back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/02/2017:
We apologize you had a negative experience at the golf course this time around. We are also sorry for the slow pace of play as we understand it is key to your game. In the future, please do not hesitate to bring this type of issue to management's attention, so we may address it immediately. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was good.

Course was good.. The problem was no liquor license so no cart girl. Nothing at the turn. If we would have known a head we would have brought more water.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Thank you for your review. Please know that Chalet Hills Golf Club does in fact have a liquor license, and we apologize if you were misinformed. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Layout - Menacing Pin Placements

Chalet Hills offers a picturesque and challenging layout for the average to experienced golfer. I hadn't played the course for several years and was looking forward to another round here.

From tee to green, the course is lush and well maintained.

The greens were slick and the pin placements were much more challenging than met my eye. Many pins were placed on downslopes and several right on the corner of the green in a low spot or high spot. The pin placement on #18 was in the back right corner at the crest of the hill, and about five feet from the right edge. Any putt that didn't go in or stop above the hole would roll back down the hill and leave you with a 15 - 20 foot uphill putt that could roll back downhill toward you Not sure why the placements were so extreme.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you came back to the course and enjoyed the conditions. We are also glad you enjoyed the challenge the course has to offer.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Glad I Had a GolfNow Discount

Maybe it is because it is still so COLD here (May and 60?), but I was very glad to not pay $70+ dollars to play here. I found out later the course recently changed hands which might explain some of the cosmetic issues but, overall (even though it was soggy) the course was in pretty good shape! It could use a fresh paint job here and there but the bigger disappointment was NO LIQUOR LICENSE! It is not like we are alcoholics but sure wanted something at the turn to salve the wounds of our less-than-stellar play. Would definitely return mid-summer - if I can still get a $40 round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Thank you for your review. Please know that the course does in fact have a liquor license, and we apologize if somehow you were misinformed. We hope you can join us again soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The Way Golf Was Meant To Be Played

With a threat of rain, played the course in less than 2 hours (was the only player on the course – felt like my own course). Better than a private club lay-out (every hole is unique) with similar private club conditions for a very reasonable price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/28/2017:
Thank you for the great 5-star review! We are glad you were able to enjoy the course all to yourself ( a very unique & rare experience). We are also glad you found value in the course. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Wait

I have shot Chalet at least once or twice each year and most of the time it is in great shape. Not this time. I was surprised at the hardness of the fairways and very surprise with the sub par green conditions. I don't know if it was because all of the rain made them reverse their watering but I would wait until I hear it is back in good shape before I go again

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/28/2017:
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your round this time around. We hope you give us another shot soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Worth the extra $$ over some of the other solid courses in the area. Very scenic. Course was in great condition. Course was challenging but not too difficult. The only problem was some of the pin placements could have been in less challenging positions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Thank you for the wonderful 5-star review! We are glad you found value in the course compared to others in the area. Come play again soon--practice makes perfect!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Thank you for the 4 stars! Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great spring outing

Course in good shape except for quite a few muddy areas. Greens good. Some challeging holes. Not too busy. Great round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Thank you for the 4 stars! We are glad that you had a great round!
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good deal early

Grass in great shape. Fairways and greens. Still working on opening, sand kind of scarce in bunkers. Got on early, finished in 3 1/2 on beautiful day. Day after heavy rain and had only 3 holes cart ath only.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/25/2017:
Thank you for the 4 star review! We're glad you enjoyed your round and got to play on a day with great weather. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Favorite Course in Illinois

Awesome layout, beautiful grounds, great condition tough but fair...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/08/2017:
Thank you for the awesome 5-Star review! We are glad you enjoyed your round at Chalet Hills. Come play again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Thank you for the 5 stars! We hope to see you out there when we open for season!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best kept secret in NW Burbs

A beautiful golf course, absolutely love it!! Very challenging but still fair.It's a great value for the money compared to other courses in the area. Pace of play is good, and they also have a very friendly and helpful staff. Play here often.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 03/06/2017:
Thank you for the 5-Star review! We are glad you found value in the course, and that you enjoyed the challenge the course has to offer.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shot maker.

Chalet is a beautiful, challenging, shotmakers Course and well worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

super accommodating friendly staff

absolutely beautiful golf experience on wonderfully maintained track. awesome wooed views, great greens kept in perfect conditions. would suggest all experienced golfers to go out northwest and play here at least once or twice a year. the staff will also bend over backwards in order to make your round as pleasant experience as possible.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Public golf at its finest

I have played Chalet Hills more times than I can count. This course is tough, theres no doubt about it... but even though its tough, its a fun course to play. Tight fairways, scenic views, quick greens. This is as good as it gets for public golf in the NW burbs.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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