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2.9
585 Reviews (585)
5 Stars
78
4 Stars
183
3 Stars
131
2 Stars
86
1 Stars
107
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.2
Layout
3.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
54.1%
Recommend this course
336 out of 585 reviews
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3.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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3.2
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.6
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
65.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 35 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff consistently impress golfers, from helpful starters to attentive course employees who go above and beyond. The unique layout featuring narrow fairways, trees, and a river creates a challenging southern resort feel at an affordable price.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6258 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.1

Crane's Landing Golf Club is the centerpiece of Lincolnshire Marriott Resort. Designed by George Fazio, the course winds across 110 acres of preserved woodlands. It is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary that offers stunning views of the Des Plaines River nearby. At just over 6,300 yards, the golf course is not particularly lengthy but it still offers some formidable challenges. Water is a prominent feature of the course with ponds and a winding river coming into play on 12 holes. The greens are small and raised and the sculpted fairways are tightly lined with mature trees, demanding accuracy off the tee. Crane's Landing Golf Club's back nine is especially difficult thanks to the river, which runs along the entire left side of the 13th hole and also appears on no. 17, the course's longest hole.

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Course Details

Year Built 1975
Fairways Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/1 Closed: 11/30
Architect George Fazio (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared Shirts are required for men. Appropriate golf attire for women. No denim, cutoffs, tee shirts or tank tops are permitted.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities
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Reviews

2.9
585 Reviews (585)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 14
Narrow Fairways 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 14
In the 'Burbs 13
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

No juice

Run out of juice in the cart on the way to 12th tee

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

could be so much more

play was very slow despite the best efforts of the staff after my group complained about the slow pace. 18 at Saturday midmorning took 5.5 hrs. course conditions are bad, alot of dry spots in rough and burned out spots on the greens. could be so much more if it was properly maintained. don't see myself returning anytime soon

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Better than last time

This was the worst course I played at the end of last year. It was much better this time but the 1st cut is so long that balls just off the fairway are easily lost. It is a very narrow and angled course and few times where you want to use a driver. Play it smart not long.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 83
2.0
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Previously Played

Course in bad shape

Course is in pretty bad shape. Ground is hard, it’s like walking in cement. Lots of weeds on the fairway as as as on the tee boxes. Ground on the tee box is so hard, I needed a hammer to put in my tee. I played this course before the pandemic, hoping that it has gotten better but Not! Too bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Depressing

This used to be a nice course with GPS carts, well maintained fairways and rough, clubhouse bar, beverage cart. It now looks like it has been abandoned. The course was barely being maintained, rough had clover and crabgrass everywhere. There was grass growing in the fairway bunkers. Some parts of the course were closed off. Only minimal staff to keep course running. The clubhouse is not open and no food or beverage. I would not be surprised if this course closes within a year or so.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was subpar.

The fairways and greens showed overdue need of care. The course has great potential but needs care.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
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 Average
Played On
Reviews 107
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 107
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Shame on Marriott

We waited more than 20 minutes to get our carts. Both carts died within 4 holes and had to be replaced. The carts were dirty and beat up. Course needs serious attention. Its a shame Marriott let the place go down, It's a Fazio course and a great piece of property. No bereave cart - no food. Marriott you need some serious help!

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

The course was in very poor condition, especially the teas. There was only one person from the course that I saw no marshals and that person was inside the clubhouse. For the money they charge you would expect better course and amenities. Golf carts need updating to

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs work

The greens were OK. The tears were in very bad shape

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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