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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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Average Rating
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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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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

ArlingtonLakes

Great place for the price. $26 online Hot deal. No one playing after very lite rain. Played 22 holes under 3.5 hours. Course is firm and fast. Greens pretty chewed up but ball rolling faster than normal. Playing there again so would recommend

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/30/2017:
We're glad you got in a great day at Arlington Lakes, daggett! Thank you for your review and we look forward to having you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great course for all skill levels

I have played here a few times this summer and have always found the course in pristine condition. The people that work there are always so accommodating and nice. look it is not a long course, but has some really nice holes. You can really hone your wedge game here - tee off with a mid iron if you are an extremely long hitter and work on those irons!

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 08/28/2017:
Thank you for your five-star review, Joseph! We're glad you enjoyed working on different aspects of your play during your round at Arlington Lakes!
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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, great conditions!

I hadn't played golf in well over two years, so I went with very low expectations about how I would do. This round was with my son, and was a mutual Father's Day present to both of us.

Things started a little rocky, as a foursome of HS girls teed off in front of us. It looked like it was going to be a very slow round. We got a great price, but that was because our tee time was at 5:04pm.

The ranger quickly came by and told us that the girls were finishing up on that hole (#10). Sure enough, we didn't have to wait again.

My game was nothing that I would care to comment on, other than I did have more decent shots than I thought I might. What I will comment on is that the course was very enjoyable. The layout provided challenge for this duffer, but not so much that it was frustrating. I did find the sand too often, but only lost one ball in the water. That's a win for me! I thought the greens were in decent shape, although it was apparent that many golfers in front of us didn't bother to repair their ball marks! Grrr.

We were able to play 16 holes before it got too dark to continue. I would definitely recommend the course, and I hope to get back to play it again, perhaps a little earlier in the day, and for sure before another two years goes by!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/25/2017:
We hope you will be back before then too, 05saxman! We're glad you and your son enjoyed your time and you had a great experience with our amazing staff! We also appreciate you helping us maintain the course by fixing your ball marks! This is only more important during this time of year when we are getting a lot of play!
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

New and improved

Always liked this course. Made many changes for the better. Not a long course but it is challenging.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for your review, shakes5386! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the changes and improvements we made since your last visit!
Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 08/21/2017:
Thank you for your rating, bera55ron!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great reconstruction

Fairways and greens turned out fantastic. Like the idea of switching the front and back nines for play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/11/2017:
Thank you for sharing your experience at Arlington Lakes! We're glad you enjoy the new layout of the course and hope we will see you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Solid bang for the buck

Course, staff, amenities are all quite excellent. Pace of play has always been an issue at this course, yet it's tolerable. Good place for all range skill levels at this price point. 2pm weekend hot deal with cart for $23, can't beat it. More than helpful to provide a rain check for half the round, as was the case with this date of play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/07/2017:
Thank you for your review, Drubusiness. We're glad you enjoyed a great deal and the course!
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for coming out to play Arlington Lakes. We appreciate your feedback, and hope we will see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for rating our course. We are glad you enjoyed your experience at Arlington Lakes Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed Arlington Lakes!
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Best staff in NW suburbs

This course has by far the best staff (check in people/ starters, etc.). Hey it's not a difficult course, but it is a lot of fun. You will rarely use your driver (you want to make sure your tee shot is in the fairway).

The only negative thing I can say is I think $5 for a cheap can of beer is excessive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for your five stars, Joseph! We appreciate your review and compliments of our staff!
Played On
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Thank you for rating us!
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Thank you for your great rating!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

NICE TRACK FOR AVERAGE GOLFER

Played at 9:30am on a Saturday, and motored around in four hours just as we should. Enjoyed the course and the remodeled clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thank you for playing Arlington Lakes, and for your review mactoy2! We're glad you were able to get in a timely round of golf, and liked the work we've done!
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Thank you for playing Arlington Lakes, and for your rating, spm2112!
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Horrible Course Management

The management of the course is a joke. They do not manage tee times well and they're incredibly rude.

One time I played there and talked to 3 staff members before teeing off and not one of them told me it was cart path only. 10 holes later, a staff member comes out and insults me by asking if I could read because the cart path only sign was in the pro shop on the door.

Another time I booked a tee time on golf now and it should plenty of tee times open but when I showed up they were over booked and scrambling to get people off the first tee.

Overall, be prepared for a long round and to be insulted by their staff members.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hi Tom, I am sorry to hear about your negative experience and your treatment during the “cart path only” day. We truly appreciate your business and would love an opportunity to make it up to you. My name is Tim and I am the Manager. Please contact me at your earliest convenience tgovern@ahpd.org or 847-577-3032.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice little course

Fair amount of bunkers, and some water hazards...straight hitters will do better. A lower handicap player would not find this challenging enough (only about 5500 yards), but great course for "tuning up your game"

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Always enjoy playing at this course, plenty of challenges. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 05/24/2017:
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed playing at Arlington Lakes, and hope you'll be back for another round here, or for some practice time at Nickol Knoll or Sunset Meadows!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The weather turned on us and the course offered no relief. While that was somewhat expected, I did not expect the staff to simply walk away from me as I was talking to them.

It was more than rude.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/22/2017:
We are sorry to hear about your bad experience. We’re normally known for our friendly service, and we regret that we missed the mark. My name is Tim and I am the Manager at Arlington Lakes. If you’d like to discuss this further, please contact me at 847-577-3032 or tgovern@ahpd.org.
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