Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
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4.2
345 Reviews (345)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
153
3 Stars
24
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
83.7%
Recommend this course
303 out of 345 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.4%
Recommend this course
38 out of 43 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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Reviews

4.2
345 Reviews (345)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Combative Ranger

The course scheduling led to delays, with 10-minute intervals and a slow foursome ahead starting late, dragging through the front nine. They became a threesome, picking up pace, but we stayed right behind, never more than a shot off. Around hole 12, a ranger curtly demanded we speed up, overlooking the group ahead still on the par-3 tee as we waited for our approach. A kinder, more considerate delivery, along with some awareness of the course’s flow, would’ve made a big difference.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Slow Outing Ahead Delayed Our Start. One Cart Died On The Ninth Tee.

We arrived forty minutes before our scheduled tee time. The course had booked a "Four Player Scramble" outing in the morning, with groups starting on both nines. We were told that many groups in the outing were substantially behind pace which delayed our start, since some of the groups coming off hole 18 had to continue to the first tee in order to complete the remaining holes in their round. The Pro Shop told us that the "Rangers" had been monitoring the outing groups, but were unsuccessful in speeding up their play. As a result, our first nine holes took over two hours and forty minutes. Apparently, the course did not leave enough space after the estimated completion time of the outing before allowing scheduled tee times. All of the golf carts are gas powered. One our carts would not start at the ninth tee and we had to call the Pro Shop to bring a replacement out to us and tow in the original cart. That delayed us and the groups behind us by another fifteen minutes. The grass on the fourteenth tee is a mess, and there has been a problem with drainage on the sixteenth hole for at least three years.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time since the reopening

I was disappointed with the course and conditions. Hard to believe it was recently totally reseeded/new turf. Looks shoddy.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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 Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I'm satisfied with the course compared to the price

I was able to play with 4 people with 3 unknown people.

The course was dynamic and the fairway was in good condition, and the rough was a little long.

It was a little difficult to find. But if you can keep the fairway well, it's a fun course. And the painting doesn't feel like it's been pressed, it's interesting because it's a little undulated. Pinwich is a little downhill, so be careful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/13/2025:
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good condition and friendly staff.

Greens and fairways and tee boxes are excellent. Reasonable cost. And food is excellent as a bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
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 Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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