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3.5
261 Reviews (261)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
95
3 Stars
67
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.8
76.8%
Recommend this course
192 out of 261 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.0
Value
4.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
20 out of 24 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6097 yards
Slope 132
Rating 69.8

Formerly known as Antioch Golf Club.

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Course Details

Year Built 1954
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
261 Reviews (261)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
Elevation Changes 6
Narrow Fairways 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Seniors 9
Beginners 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 13
Worth the Drive 7

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

TERRIBLE

The course itself was very affordable, however, the conditions of the course were pathetic. The rain (from the previous week) may not have helped the course conditions but it seemed as if they hadn't attempted to care of the course in a very long time. The owner or whomever gave me my receipt was very rude and didn't make our experience better. They should look to value their customers more and focus on taking care of their course. Don't waste your money even with the affordable prices they have. In essence, you get what you pay for. 1/5

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Swampy Mess After Rain

I've played this course for years, but it seems to get worse and worse. The drainage is non-existent, so please stay away from this course after rain. Barely a dry spot to be found, and cart paths are ridiculous. They just don't seem to care about the course conditions. Has potential, and has a decent layout, but is just in horrible shape. I know it's early April, and conditions will improve, but based on the last couple years, it won't be by much. Very disappointing.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The drainage on the course is terrible. Giant rutts in the cart path, standing water every where.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great price

I really like this course. Pace of play is always great and it's a perfect course intermediate player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Beginners course

First impression was from the pro shop staff. Rude, not helpful. A interesting designed course with a few good holes. Its a course for beginners and players of lower ability. Conditions are fair at best, maintenance is basic. Disappointed in employee training. Rudeness must be the norm. Was yelled at by the grass cutter of the day. Tossing a rake into the poorly maintaned bunker so my wife could rake it after she played. He commented on if that's how we treat your clubs. Should have left the bunker like the players before us UNRAKED. Irritating how we were charged weekend rates and midway on the back nine the same grass cutter mentioned earlier was verticutting the greens. Mid day on a sunday, primetime, and only three or four greens!!! As I said earlier. Bad management...

Wouldn't recommend this course to anyone.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course - Too Hot

We enjoyed our round at Antioch Golf Club very much. The course is well maintained with challenging greens. Sometimes hard to figure out where the next tee is, though everyone on the course was very helpful. Would have been an excellent day if it wasn't over 100 degrees and humid, oh, and the yellow jackets. Fortunately I'm not allergic. They have an excellent grill with sports drinks available.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

Low Quality

Course is in bad shape. Most tee boxes are patches of weeds and dirt. Hot deal makes it almost worth it. Full price would be ridiculous.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Weak course conditions

With a wedding building, good staff, and quick play, the course seems like a great time. The course is manageable for your scores but since the conditions are not very good (fairways, greens, and bunkers) it makes this course more tough than it should be.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

decent course on the right day

The course looked really nice from outside, but greens were over watered and the fairways and tees were hard as a rock. Might have just went on a bad day. Club house was nice and food was amazing. Pace of play was good, fairways were a bit close though, had to wait on 4 holes for someone to play their ball out of my fairway. For the price though, it is a good looking course.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

nice course.not that much long.not easy.

Very friendly course.some course is confused.but it's ok.with family and friend.I recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value

Average course surrounded by homes. Back nine tougher than front. Good condition. had a few memorable holes that required challenging target golf. I'd play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course to play

I've played this course a couple of times now and have really enjoyed it each time. This last round, I found the fairways and the greens to be a little beat up. Overall, the course is fun, challenging and reasonably priced.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Friendly Staff

Great 19th hole and good specials, will recommend to anyone.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Antioch Golf Wetness

If you enjoy playing through the sprinklers in the front half go for it. That must be why they have discounted prices!

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We'll kept course

I thought this course was very nice to play personnel was very friendly would recommend this course to friends

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

course management

somewhat narrow fairways on some holes water holes and bunkers makes for keeping the ball in the fairways.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Course has improved

I have played this course off and on for years. This year although early I found the course to be in fantastic condition. I am totally supprised that Antioch golf course is in my top 5. Keep up the good work!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 0-4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Cold and Windy but fun

What can you expect on December 27 in Northern Illinois? Golf is a bonus at this time of year. Course was in great shape. Hope to get a few more rounds in before Spring.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

middle class

was good and want to play again. fairway was so rough.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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