Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
Classic 18 at Sportsman's CC: 6th green
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4.2
327 Reviews (327)
5 Stars
135
4 Stars
146
3 Stars
23
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
83.4%
Recommend this course
286 out of 327 reviews
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4.1
58 Reviews (58)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.6%
Recommend this course
45 out of 58 reviews
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4.1
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
78.9%
Recommend this course
56 out of 71 reviews
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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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Heritage Oaks Golf Club (IL) - Classic 18
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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
327 Reviews (327)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Public Course So Far

This is one of the best public courses that give you the country club vibe for a great value. Everyone is happy who works there and I will keep coming back for the great golf, great facilites and great staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/09/2025:
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Played here 5/31 and had the worst experience with the ranger that day. I am a woman who is a scratch player so I have no problem keeping pace of play. While waiting on the 7th tee box for the group in front of us to clear the fairway the ranger came up to our group and told me to keep pace of play…. Mind you we finished the front 9 at 1:50 well below pace of play. Where the heck was I supposed to go? Did they expect me to hit into the group in front of us? Long story short I watched this same ranger and he never talked to any other groups. The group directly in front of us was at least one hole behind at all times and he never spoke to them. I simply feel that because I am a woman I got singled out. He then proceeded to get loud with me when I called him out on it and drove away because he knew he was wrong but never apologized. If you are a woman don’t play here unless you want to get belittled

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 06/06/2025:
Sorry to hear about your experience. We’re looking into what went wrong and will be addressing it with our team. Thank you for helping us grow through your feedback.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

MDW impressive pace

I was expecting a slow pace for MDW but it wasn’t until the back 9 that we had to wait at all. Finished 18 in 4:20. The course was in excellent condition, the pace of play was smooth even though it was a holiday weekend. The hot dogs on the course might be the best in the Chicago area. Friendly staff. I’ve never used their driving range or practice facility but it looks really nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

GREAT COURSE

I would highly recommend playing a round here! Great course conditions and overall facilities! I’ll be back again this summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/18/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Straight forward muni course

Heritage Oaks is a straight forward course, i mean that figuratively and literally. No curve balls during the round. Almost every hole plays dead straight (slight bends here or there). Typical back and forth muni course. Slice or hook it off the tee? Go to the next or previous fairway and play your shot. I say all this not as a bad thing however. Heritage Oaks offers a unique set of circumstances to golfers. Due to the lack of OB and simple hole layout, golfers off all levels can play this course without losing more than 1 or 2 balls (if you lose any). And unlike other courses that have this kind of layout, Heritage is actually manicured and clearly loved by the owners. This is the first course that I have played at that was so simple, but didn’t feel like I was playing an unloved muni course. Some fairways and tee boxes were slightly beat up. And the greens did run on the slower side. But this was the first time playing it, and it’s still early in the season. Highly recommend this course to high and mid handicap golfers. Great course to bring someone new to golf if they are itching to play a “real course”. Low handicap players might get bored, but if you are just looking to try to shoot low, you’ll have a good time. Will for sure come back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were in incredible shape for early April - running slick and true

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

A Gem

Heritage Oaks is one of my favorite spots to play. The staff is always super friendly and welcoming. For how early in the season it is, the course is in great shape — really well maintained.

This is a great track for the value, and the pace of play is consistently outstanding. Never feel rushed, never stuck behind slow groups. Just a smooth, fun round every time.

If you’re looking for a solid layout, good conditions, and a laid-back vibe — this place checks all the boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Previously Played

What happened to this place?!

Used to be my favorite course. Charging $87 for the conditions the course is in is crazy. Dead grass everywhere, tee boxes are just completely destroyed and some fairways are non-existent. Really disappointing to pay that much when the course is no where near that level. Won’t be coming back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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