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3.0
705 Reviews (705)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
268
3 Stars
157
2 Stars
90
1 Stars
78
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
57.2%
Recommend this course
478 out of 705 reviews
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3.3
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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2.9
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
13
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.0
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.0
56.7%
Recommend this course
34 out of 60 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
705 Reviews (705)

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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Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great conditions on challenging course

Greens are usually in great shape. A lot of water makes this a tough track and the fairways often slope to the water. You can't spray from the Tee

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

old school feel, decesion making shots

Lots of hazards from tee shots (water)
Fairways slope into hazards
Fun course to play, moderately challenging

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Course played well even wet conditions and for being so late in season.

Always a great time at Tamarack course has a bunch of challenging holes at a good $value in price. Layout is very well spread out which makes for fast and smooth pace of play. Staff is extremely friendly, Amanda in the proshop was very kind and outgoing! Thank U!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

very difficult

very difficult, very good condition for end of november, great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Tamarack challenges your play but rewards good course management

Tamarack has everything. Long par 5's, long and short par 3's; and par 4's that have risk reward qualities. Water on the course makes good course management essential requiring effective use of fades and or draws whichever is your poison. The staff here are great providing a welcoming sense that sets you up for a wonderful day. On course refreshments from super friendly staff are readily available. Half way house also provides a pleasant experience. Way to go Tamarack.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Even though it was too cold, the course multiplied that negative factor.

The course is straight forward; what you see is what it is. No hidden trouble or unfair slopes, etc.. Your good shots are rewarded and simultaneously challenged by the next shot's requirement to be accurately place and positioned. The greens are inviting to good approach shots and challenging if that approach ends up too far from the pin. This course is a pleasurable golf experience on a good golf day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

good course with good price

course very well kept, course is very challanging and the price is very very good 67% cheaper than normal fee

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Track

I played this on 10/29....it was cold but the course was in EXCELLENT shape. Very true greens with so much roll I 3 putted an otherwise great round into an 89. From the back tees it was fun and long (7k yards) if you have a good drive that is straight. I give it 5 stars for the CURRENT condition and taking into account this is Fall golf. I have played 20 rounds in the last 2 months and thought the shape of this course (although laid out completely different) to be in better turf shape than Cantigny....which is my favorite course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Great value

Excellent value for location, you don't see many course in/around Naperville for the price. Course is fun, starts off with a couple of easier holes but increases the difficulty as you move along.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

This course is challenging

This is a great course to play. I have played it many times. The only problem this time was that due to Mother Natures heavy rains on Tuesday there were no carts allowed on the fairways. This issue made for a long day and a lot of walking but as I have told family and friends a bad day at golf is still a GREAT DAY.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Summary: Very disappointing, I will not return

Pro Shop: Rude, non-informative, and busy (with phone conversations).

Design: Long, challenging, water and fairway bunkers in abundance, high quality undulating greens, pin placements unreasonable for a public course.

Facility: Old, run down and poorly maintained.

Other: No starter, no hole-to-hole signage, cart paths in disrepair, carts were filthy, tee box condition deplorable, fairways in poor condition, hole water coolers were dry/rusted!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Chicago Guy

I remember playing this course years ago, always in great shape, a difficult course with lots of water. Some cool holes. It appears the course has not been taken care of and is no longer enjoyable to play. I played it twice this year, might be the last time even though i got a killer deal on golfnow.

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

Fun to play, but I rate it average because of the condition.

The layout of the course is good, and it is fun to play, but the condition needs improvement. Some fairways have bare spots and need to be seeded or sodded. However, I must say the greens are very good, and the ball rolls true.

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

Demanding off the tees.

I like playing Tamarack as it's a good deal for the money, usually in great condition. My only negative experience is that they don't control the pace of play. Sometimes, a round can take way too long. I'd suggest they need experienced and polite rangers (what course doesn't, right?).
The staff is always very courteous and make you feel welcomed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course. Bring lots of balls.

This is a good course to play , But you need to be aware of hazzards that are not always visible from the tee box. Don't expect a good score the first time out. After that you should have a great time , Especially if you bring a bragging friend that's never played there.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Challenging Course,

Great Local Course, Challenging Fairways, Well Mantained Greens. Relaxed Play not rushed.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Pro Shop staff courteous, fairways in good conditions, greens in very good conditions.

Course is challenging with water coming into play on several holes. Shots have to be precise on a number of holes if one is going after birdies. Overall, a nice course, but no holes that are really memorable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Very slow play

The greens and fairways were in decent condition. The greens are fairly fast and undulated - not easy. Lots of water. Tees were not in good condition. Staff not terribly friendly. No marshalls so pace of play was painfully slow.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great Course.......Great Price

It's not often when you can find a course that is an outstanding value and a pleasure to play. Tamarac is my go to course from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Relatively Challenging

This course has some narrow fairways and many hazards to be cognizant of when playing. There are well established trees, many sand bunkers and a reasonable amount of water. The greens are in good condition and appear to be less prone to slopes so it can make for a solid putting game. The course is situated in an established subdivision which leads to the narrow fairways. I found it easy to get on and through with less traffic in the early morning or late afternoons. No driving range but nice putting practice areas.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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