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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6745 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Ken Kavanaugh (1993) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.2
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Reviews 106
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

On the mend

Ever since Troon took over and Ben Nachway was put in charge, this course has been improving. Just make sure the ball marks on the green and the divots on the fairways are fixed. Ben is doing a wonderful job. Also, kudos to the starters.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/03/2024

Hi u000002679259, thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed improvements under Ben's leadership at Troon. Your point about the ball marks and divots is duly noted and we'll continue to work on maintaining the course to the highest standards. We'll be sure to pass along your kudos to the starters as well!

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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Orchard Valley

I haven't played at this course since 2018 but I forgot how challenging the course was. Water was in play in the 2 out of three holes. I did come away with a par on the first hole and the 6th hole. Over all the play was good and I would revisit later in the year after having a few more rounds under my belt.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/03/2024

Thank you Anthony! We look forward to seeing you this summer!

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Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 106
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Good course, maintenance needed

Fairways in good conditions, except for numerous divots that need to be filled. Almost all bunkers are in immediate need of repair. Greens are in average condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/07/2024

Hi u000002679259, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the course conditions and will work on addressing the issues you mentioned, especially with the divots and bunkers. Please understand that this time of year in Chicagoland, golf course conditions will not be in peak form, which is why we offer a drastically reduced offseason greens fee rate. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future when the weather gets better and conditions improve!

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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Not ready for play

Not ready for play, no tee box markers . Greens need to be cut and rolled

Conditions Poor
Layout Good
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Commented on 04/03/2024

thank you for the feedback. While this is the earliest we have ever opened the greens, we are working hard with Mother Nature to get the course into shape ASAP. This is the reason why we offer an offseason rate, as to allow an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the outdoors during the first week of March! We hope to serve you during the summer, when the golf course is in full bloom!

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Commented on 03/07/2024

Hi u000002679259, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your comments regarding the course conditions and will work on addressing the issues you mentioned, especially with the divots and bunkers. Please understand that this time of year in Chicagoland, golf course conditions will not be in peak form, which is why we offer a drastically reduced offseason greens fee rate. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a better experience in the future when the weather gets better and conditions improve!

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Carts on paths only?!

I didn't appreciate that I was charged for a cart even though they were limited to paths, and we ended up walking a TON. Made for a slow day for amateurs that need time to spot their ball. Course layout is great, but it was all still coming back to life after winter.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 2
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Golf Now is misleading

This review is more about GolfNow not really the course itself. They use temporary greens until April. We played our round in February not knowing because we booked through GolfNow. The course website clearly states this information so they are not at fault. Really disappointed in GolfNow as that should be a pretty simple disclaimer to add when booking.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not notified

Drove 45 min to find out it was cart path only and all greens were temporary..they didn't even cut the grass to make it like a green. Place not worth the drive.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 02/23/2024

Hi, OVGC GM here. We’re sorry to hear you did not have an enjoyable experience at our course. We do try to give everyone a heads up that we are utilizing temporary greens and cart path-only by communicating this info on our website, booking engine, social media, e-mail, phone and tee time reservation center communications. We expect conditions to be closer to what you would usually experience soon. We appreciate your feedback, please reach out directly if you’d like to chat further!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fast Track with risk reward shots.

Fast greens. Excellent fairway's. Rexommend this Ken Kavanaugh Golf Course Design.

Fast Track with risk reward shots.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Orchard Valley 11/16

It was a very pleasant day considering that it was mid-November. My friend and I were paired up with two men whom we had not met previously. They were excellent playing partners and the round went very well.

My major concern about course conditions was the quality of sand in the bunkers; the ground under the initial layer of sand was very firm and playing out of it was difficult. Also there were no rakes in most of the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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