Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
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4.2
336 Reviews (336)
5 Stars
140
4 Stars
150
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.4
82.8%
Recommend this course
295 out of 336 reviews
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4.6
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
7 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.3%
Recommend this course
46 out of 58 reviews
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Course Highlights
This public course delivers a country club atmosphere with top-rated amenities, a well-regarded layout, and consistently friendly staff. Recent golfers highlight excellent conditions, smooth pace of play, and strong overall value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Traditional
Par 70
Length 6278 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.4

Formerly known as Sportsman's Country Club - Classic 18 Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1931
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Jacobson Golf Course Design (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $19
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Northbrook Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

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4.2
336 Reviews (336)
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
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1.0
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Where’d the $13.3 million go

“Not sure where that 13.3 million dollars went but it sure wasn’t the course. I grew up going to sportsman and to see that money wasted on a parking lot and clubhouse is despicable.

The greens are awful, dirt areas everywhere. The teeboxes are ball above or below your feet and torn up. I will never go back.”

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Hello, thank you for taking the time to review our course. We appreciate your dedication to playing our course over the years but are very sorry to hear your recent experience with us may have been poor due to the course conditions.

We greatly value your feedback as we work towards any necessary improvements and hope you will give us another shot in the future.

Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Hello, gkasich. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice course in busy suburb

This course has potential. Unfortunately it was recently renovated and reopened. So I had some unlucky results. Reasonable course for bogey golfers.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Thank you for your review, u314161897448. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course to walk

Course is in good shape, challenging greens,, plays longer than it is. Great course to walk and a great course for the price. The clubhouse and amenities are all top notch, and the staff is wonderful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Hello, u000005075946. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Pretty but…

Really pretty course and prettier clubhouse and facilities. Matts for range is uninspiring but plenty of room and good places to chip and putt. Adirondack chairs facing the 18th green is a nice way to hang on the 19th. However, tee boxes were generally in horrible shape, fairways had lots of standing water and greens weren’t taken care of by players or supervisors.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/01/2022

Hello, u000006478839. Thank you for visiting us at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 126
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Hi, uQMXL6418QM. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18.

Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
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
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Commented on 06/24/2022

Hello, uQMXL6418QM. Thank you for visiting us at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 126
Handicap 10-14
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
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Commented on 06/24/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, uQMXL6418QM. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round, but we strive for a 5-star rating, so we'd love the chance to improve upon this visit. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round, but we strive for a 5-star rating, so we'd love the chance to improve upon this visit. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

SINGLE PLAYER

IT WAS MY IMPRESSION THAT I WAS GOING TO PLAY AS A SINGLE. AS IT TURN OUT MY DESIRE TO PLAY AS A SINGLE WOUND UP AS A FOURSOME. TWO OF THE PLAYERS WERE HORRIBLE, EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE NICE GUYS. ONE OF THE FOUR LEFT TO PLAY BY HIMSELF ON THE 12TH HOLE. I DID THE SAME ON THE 14TH HOLE. HAD I NOT DONE THAT, I MIGHT STILL BE OUT THERE.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/16/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome reviews like this that provide feedback for improvement. Always feel free to reach out to our team if there is any way we can help. Thank you for playing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18.

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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Upgrade

Played there yesterday for first time since their course upgrade. Must say I was disappointed. Greens were very slow. Different type of grass was put into fairways, didn’t seem all that good. Have played there many times in past 35 years. I think the money went into the clubhouse, which is very nice, but course is whats most important.

I’ll try it again in a few weeks, hope I’m wrong about what was done.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. We're sorry to hear your experience was anything less than 5 stars. Apologies you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain. We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round, but we strive for a 5-star rating, so we'd love the chance to improve upon this visit. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not impressed

Not impressed with all the renovations. Greens were beat up, fairways were brown in parts, rough was rough looking in parts. $79 to play, not worth it. Also rangers bothered our group every few hole about catching up to the group ahead of us, even though we played at a pace of 4:20 and the group behind us was a full hole behind us…

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Thank you for reviewing the course. We're sorry to hear your experience was anything less than 5 stars. Apologies you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain. We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop. We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 203
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
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Hello and thank you for your review! We're delighted you enjoyed your round, but we strive for a 5-star rating, so we'd love the chance to improve upon this visit. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

Played On
Reviews 261
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
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Commented on 06/16/2022

Your feedback is important to us and we appreciate the time you took to help us out by writing a review. We thank you for sharing your experience with us and want to let you know that we look forward to seeing you again at the course soon for an opportunity to improve upon this visit and earn a 5-star review! Thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/31/2022

Thanks so much for your wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon for an improved 5-star experience! Thanks for choosing Heritage Oaks Golf Club - Classic 18!

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