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4.5
240 Reviews (240)
5 Stars
127
4 Stars
90
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
97.2%
Recommend this course
226 out of 240 reviews
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4.7
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 12 reviews
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4.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.7
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
97.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Heather Ridge delivers a well-maintained layout that challenges mid-to-high handicappers with varied holes and consistently solid conditions. Exceptionally friendly staff and strong value for money make this course a reliable repeat destination.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3007 yards
Slope 110
Rating 34.7

HeatherRidge Golf Course is a nine-hole course with all the challenges of a full-length course. It's an ideal round for when you don't have time to play 18 holes. Water has a prominent presence throughout thanks to a creek that winds through the entire course with tributaries that snake in and out of the holes and there are also ponds that come into play. You'll find water on a total of seven holes. There are a few other tricky spots to watch out for as well, including subtle breaks in the greens. Hitting straight is the key to scoring well and both accuracy and creative shot-making skills are needed. HeatherRidge G.C. has appeal for players of all skill levels and the affordable rates make it doubly appealing.

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Course Details

Year Built 1975
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.5
240 Reviews (240)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 7
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 9
Locals 8
Walkers 8
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 9

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Value in Gurnee

This course is very fun to play. The first hole sets up beautifully for some confidence, which is then severely tested immediately on the second hole. Hole 5 is challenging and fun. The staff were extremely friendly, helpful, and courteous. Finished my nine holes (playing two balls) in just 90 minutes. Will definitely play here again and refer theis course to friends and family.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

great to play considering heavy rain from prior night!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 83
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

First time at Heather Ridge

The course is great. The staff was amazing and friendly. What a well kept manicure course will be a go to for future nine holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

As you get older these courses appear more and more difficult to score. But I still love this course. Used to score some pars and perhaps once in a blue moon catch a bird but now they are all pars bogeys and double. That’s par for course. Still love this course!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
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 Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

Very scenic. Even my wife loved it though she doesn’t golf and can’t swing a club but she knows everything about golf (and all other major sports).

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Response from on 07/16/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day and course

This is a great course for mid to high handicap players.wanting a fun but challenging course. The course is well kept with a friendly staff. The course plays long enough to use driver often and offers the variety of an 18 hole course. Only negative can be rate of play sometimes but can experience this in most courses. Enjoy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Heather Ridge did not disappoint.

Tee boxes, fairways, and greens all in good shape. Most bunkers were playable. Few bunkers needed attention. The practice chipping area also in good shape. Had fun playing 9 in 2 hours. Went for a burger and beer afterwards at the patio bar which was excellent. Carts do not have GPS but have excellent seating and ran well. All staff were friendly and attentive. Good value for the money spent. I'll definitely be playing there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is well maintained.

Very well maintained fairways and overall course. Easy play even for amateur. No up and down hills.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/11/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Almost 5 Stars, But...

I REALLY wanted to give 5-stars overall. The course is laid out nice, and in good shape... for the most part. The pro shop staff were very friendly and accommodating, and even the Starter/Ranger was friendly and helpful (and I typically don't have many nice things to say about them!). The reason for subtracting a star was the condition of a few greens. Bare spots and clover! I hope this gets fixed soon, because other than that, the course and staff were on point!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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