Redtail Golf Club

The Good: Nice Roger Packard layout is an interesting design with significant marsh areas and sand that squeeze into the fairways. Several good Par 4's that require precise, strategic drives and approaches to well-guarded greens. Fairways are manicured nicely, practice facility is above par, and nice staff. Fair value for the northwest suburbs of Chicago.

The Bad: Clubhouse is a trailer and there is no restraunt/bar area. Good Par 4's but lackluster Par 5's and Par 3's, particularly on the closing nine. Greens are very slow and rather bumpy.

The Verdict: RedTail is a fair priced layout that needs serious upgrades in on-and-off course amenities to be considered a complete golfing experience.

Best Hole: The long Par 4 16th consists of a wide fairway but a green protected by a creek and large bunkers. Good, tough hole!