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4.2
534 Reviews (534)
5 Stars
166
4 Stars
274
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
87.9%
Recommend this course
473 out of 534 reviews
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4.4
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
34 out of 38 reviews
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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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4.2
534 Reviews (534)
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Played On
Reviews 9
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good start to my season

Not a bad course, plays a little slow because you are forced to play with 4 people. Course was in good shape and the weather could not have been better.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/15/2018:
We're glad to hear that you had a good start to your season at Arlington Lakes and appreciate your feedback from your experience.
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/22/2018:
Thank you for rating Arlington Lakes! We're glad you enjoyed your first round at our course and hope to see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Penal

Short but not easy. Some real narrow holes with drives and approaches that are quite simply too penal for mid to higher handicaps. Its April so not unusual for green and tee boxes to be rough as they were. That said, we played Old Orchard day before and conditions were far superior. Some greens were full of pockmarks. Id pass

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 04/26/2018:
Hi RicFlair1, we appreciate your feedback and analysis from your last visit to Arlington Lakes and hope that you'll come back throughout the season to see how the course transitions this summer!
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slooooowwwww

Pace of play is horrendous and the staff could care less. Called it quick after 4 hours and 13 holes.

Note the course is also in a surprisingly bad condition. Tee boxes and greens were a mess, also a lot of bald spots.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/26/2018:
We appreciate you coming out to play another round at Arlington Lakes after a late start to the season.
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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
Response from on 04/23/2018:
Hello, We appreciate your 4-star rating. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just enough water and traps

Good walking course. For the young and the old. Beginners and long time player. Just a little on the short on the yardage

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/29/2018:
Thank you for coming out early this season and sharing your experience, Chris! We loved having you back and hope to see you throughout the year!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/23/2018:
Thank you for rating your experience at Arlington Lakes from last season, mgunther17! We hope we'll see you back out this season for another fun round at fantastic rates!
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfnow and Arlington Lakes golf course let me down

It was lightly raining and the golf course said they were not letting anyone out. They said they would not give me a rein check or refund my money because i used Golfnow. I could not get ahold of Golfnow to cancel so I am out my money because neither one of them care about customers apparently.

Response from on 11/13/2017:
Hello Jon, we appreciate your feedback from your experience. While we cannot refund you for your round, we hope you will not be deterred from coming back again in the future. We recommend you try reaching out to GolfNow again, they have a team that should be able to refund you for the rain out: 800-752-9020
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/30/2017:
Thank you for rating your golf experience at Arlington Lakes 5-stars, Ed! We hope you'll be back again before the end of the season!
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Thank you for coming back for another great round at Arlington Lakes! We're glad you enjoyed the course and got in a speedy round!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

layout made it fun

need to be straight ,first time for me i enjoy it putting greens were a challenge i will be back for now on

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Response from on 10/16/2017:
We're glad you enjoyed your first visit to #ArlingtonLakes! Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/05/2017:
Thank you for playing Arlington Lakes, minwoo1667704! We're glad enjoyed your round!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Enjoyed the golfing

The course was in excellent shape, the weather was perfect and the ranger was very pleasant to work with. I found the pace of play was just right. Great deals for us golfers using the Golf Now site.

The club house and the worker were easy to work with.

Take advantage of the great locale golf course. I also enjoy the par 3 Nichol knoll.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 10/05/2017:
Thank you for sharing your five-star experience from your round at #ArlingtonLakes! We are glad you enjoyed your round and hope you'll be back for another great local round!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course

I will play this course again..one can easily score three straight birdies...twice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/26/2017:
That's great! We're glad you enjoyed your round and got in some great shots! Thank you for sharing your five-star experience at Arlington Lakes Golf Club, Carlos!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/22/2017:
Thank you for rating Arlington Lakes 5-stars, Edzbikowski! We're glad you enjoyed your round and hope we will see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Thank you for your 5-stars, Edzbikowski! We're glad you enjoyed another great round at Arlington Lakes!
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 09/21/2017:
Thank you for playing Arlington Lakes and sharing your experience. We're glad you enjoyed your round and hope you'll book another round with us soon!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 09/08/2017:
We appreciate your 4-star rating. Thank you for visiting Arlington Lakes Golf Club and we hope you enjoyed your first round enough to come back for another round!
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/08/2017:
Thank you for rating Arlington Lakes, Niemasz!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course

Everyone looks at the total yards and makes the comment, short course. My response is come out and play and then let me know your thoughts.

It's a tough course and is challenging with their new design.

I like it a lot.

Joe T.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/06/2017:
Thank you for your 4-star rating and review, Joe! We're glad you enjoyed the new layout!
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