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4.2
537 Reviews (537)
5 Stars
167
4 Stars
276
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
88.3%
Recommend this course
476 out of 537 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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Course Highlights
Arlington Lakes delivers a genuinely challenging layout with water-lined fairways, tight par 4s, and well-maintained greens that reward precise ball-striking. Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play make this course an outstanding value worth returning to.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 68
Length 5432 yards
Slope 122
Rating 66.0

Arlington Lakes Golf Club is situated amid the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Locals treasure the course as one of the area's hidden gems. At 5,331 yards from the back tees, this par-68 layout is on the shorter side but don't underestimate its level of difficulty. Besides the mature trees that frame many of the holes and 14 lakes that come into play, there are more than 100 strategically placed bunkers lurking throughout. The layout also features small, sloped greens that demand accuracy but you can take comfort in the fact that there are no doglegs. With strategic shot-placement and a bit of luck, there are some birdie opportunities available. The shorter length of the golf course will appeal to beginners but it's versatile for more advanced players to enjoy as well.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Garrett & David Gill (1979) Michael J. Benkusky (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.2
537 Reviews (537)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Water Hazards 23
Undulating Greens 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Seniors 17
Walkers 14
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 29
Convenient to the City 12
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/04/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 05/04/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

April golf

Great way to spend a Friday afternoon. Golf here often, always fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 05/04/2022

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
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Commented on 04/29/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/28/2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/22/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

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Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Course was fine , it was cart path only but didn’t have to be. Fairways were ok

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/20/2022

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/13/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/12/2022

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 Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very friendly and convenient place to play

Always very nice the course is kept in always nice condition have enjoyed playing out there

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/08/2022

Thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 04/06/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great place to work on your game

Short course even from the back tees, but great shape, great staff,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 03/30/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Arlington Lakes Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 137
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/28/2022

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/23/2022

Thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

First day was a success

Course was in very good shape for March 21 in Illinois. Greens were in great shape and rolling very true. Course a little wet, but we played 18 holes in 3:10. Happy to be out on a golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/23/2022

Welcome back for another 5-star season at Arlington Lakes Golf Club! We work hard all year long to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our team's efforts. We look forward to seeing you again as the season goes on. Thanks so much for choosing us!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Staff Is Awful

When I checked in the man at the register couldn't hear me at all, leading me to have to shout. Threw the cart key in my direction and when I proceeded to ask him where the putting green was he just kept walking away. Bunch of yellow grass all over the place. They had some youth hockey team golfing in an overcrowded group on a saturday afternoon. This place is a joke for that price.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/10/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best

I play this course once a week on average. It is beautiful, well-kept and fairly easy to play (although there are a few challenging holes). The greens are moderately fast and the fairways and tees are all in great shape. I love to play here and, today, the pace was fast. As a single, with people letting me play through twice, I finished in three hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 11/09/2021

We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

November Golf

Played Arlington Lakes and really enjoyed it. Fairways in great shape and greens had good speed. Played as a single in 3 hours even though there was a3 some ahead of me. I plan to play here as long as the weather allows.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/05/2021

Thank you so much for the review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/28/2021

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 Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

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