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3.0
735 Reviews (735)
5 Stars
115
4 Stars
277
3 Stars
161
2 Stars
101
1 Stars
81
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
55.5%
Recommend this course
492 out of 735 reviews
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3.0
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
51.4%
Recommend this course
18 out of 35 reviews
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3.0
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.3
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.1%
Recommend this course
36 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tamarack's layout consistently earns praise for its challenging holes and fun par 3s that reward repeat visits. Staff friendliness stands out as a reliable highlight, with welcoming service noted across recent rounds.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 70
Length 6901 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.7

Tamarack Golf Club is a course that will test your shot-making skills yet it is still player-friendly enough to appeal to all skill levels. Pete Dye designed the course with tight, sculpted fairways and undulating greens that come in a range of sizes. The layout offers plenty of challenges with water or sand coming into play on every hole. The golf course will test your accuracy but it is not as difficult as many other Dye designs. The third is one of the toughest holes. A severely undulating green protected by deep bunkers makes placement vitally important on this par 3. The 15th is one of the back nine's more challenging holes. It presents an interesting risk-reward opportunity with a myriad of teeing options. Water lines the entire right side and the two-tiered green is flanked with bunkers to the front and right.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/31
Architect David Gill

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.0
735 Reviews (735)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 44
Bunkers 37
Narrow Fairways 21
This course/club is great for:
Locals 34
Advanced Golfers 21
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 42
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow play, no rangers seen all day

2 star rating is due to very slow play on a Wednesday!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, slow play

Tamarack is a good public course for the price. The fairways and greens were in good shape and it presented a challenge from the gold (second from the back) tees. This course has a lot of water and is pretty tight off the tees. Also, some blind approach shots and multi-tiered greens contribute to the level of difficulty. Overall, definitely worth the trip from Chicago.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tamarack Naperville

greens need to be more consistent and were a little slow. Great value for the money

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

decent course, fairways run to water,in average condition

i have played lots of course, these year, i average 3 rounds a week. needs to be sprayed for the flying bugs. i play in league at 4 pm and never have as many bugs

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course in the SouthWestern Suburbs

Really nice course, well maintained. Lots of water hazards which makes it challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Value

Staff was freindly and the rate was very reasonable. Challenging course in terms of length and design. Several greens are heavily guarded by bunkers/hazards. Tee boxes were fair condition.

Overall a good experience for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Value added course with good staff & conditions.

Tricked up from last time I played it with water, water everywhere-but none or little to drink.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Water on or about every hole

Water on every hole but easily avoided, did not put in the water once, and I am not an exceptional golfer

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Maintained very well, fairways and bunkers

Fun course, very well maintained fairways and bunkers. Challenging teebox locations from the back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great value

The course is difficult for the average golfer. But they have a lot of deals so you really aren't disappointed. There usually isn't a ranger so play can slow down at tines. But usually those going to this course are decent players. The course is just up the street from me so I like to go at least once a month. I usually pay around $35 yo $40 which is the cheapest in this area.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quality course but call to make sure no outings are scheduled.

Played the course many times. Water in play on most holes. Numerous traps protecting each green. Greens well maintained. Watered fairways. Rough is not thick. Electric carts. No rangers so pace can be slow. They have a lot of outings during the summer so call before booking. I was right behind an outing took 5.5 hours to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The price is a good value.

Lots of water and some narrow fairways make this course challenging. Though located in a subdivision, the homes are far enough away to make it seem still rustic.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Lots of water! Bad if you slice the ball,

Had to wait for a large outing before teeing off, but it worked out as they let us go to Hole 10.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for money

Good well maintained course. Course is playable and relatively easy.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course was challenging. Lots of water and sand.

Greens and Fairways were in great shape. Tee boxes could have used some more care. Staff was friendly and would definitely recommend to others. Will be back before the golf season is over.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad experience ....

Payed for 18, but after it taking 3 hours to shoot 9 we decided to leave.. Poor management on the course..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

OK

The Course would probably be better if it hadn't rain so much within the last week. The course was pretty wet.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Review

Course was in pretty good condition. Pace of play was good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was not maintainnrd very well.

I had a 11:00 tee time. I did not tee off until 11:45. The round took 51/2 hours. It was short staffed that caused delays.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Tough course, impersonal

This is a challenging course with plenty of water and good length.
The greens need mowing and are bumpy. The fairways are pock marked but OK. The staff doesn't volunteer any information to you about deals, what kind of day it is, etc.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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