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Villa Olivia Country Club

3.7
750 Reviews (750)
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3.7
750 Reviews (750)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
278
3 Stars
134
2 Stars
95
1 Stars
67
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
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74.4%
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524 out of 750 reviews
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3.6
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 24 reviews
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3.6
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
75.6%
Recommend this course
34 out of 45 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and an affordable rate make this a welcoming option for golfers seeking solid value. The well-designed layout consistently earns praise from returning players who appreciate its challenge.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 73
Length 6510 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.3
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Tees
Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 73 6510 yards 71.3 124
White 73 6205 yards 70.1 122
Red (W) 72 5546 yards 72.5 122
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Scorecard for Villa Olivia
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Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M: 71.3/144 452 345 420 128 379 496 515 179 502 3416 170 244 370 503 368 401 147 402 489 3094 6510
White M: 70.1/122 394 337 400 120 361 482 505 169 489 3257 142 235 359 494 357 393 122 366 480 2948 6205
Red W: 72.5/122 361 317 374 93 337 453 492 153 320 2900 131 226 345 458 312 340 100 309 425 2646 5546
Handicap 3 15 1 17 9 11 7 5 13 16 18 2 10 14 6 12 8 4
Par 4 4 4 3 4 5 5 3 5 37 3 4 4 5 4 4 3 4 5 36 73
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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tom Bendelow (1926) Dick Nugent (1926) Dick Nugent (1975)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $14
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

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Reviews

3.7
750 Reviews (750)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Beginners 8
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 17

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Jeffrey6104256
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Your country course

I like it because it’s very laid back, but don’t expect a pristine golf course!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/04/2025:
Thanks for letting us know your thoughts. We understand there’s room for improvement, and our team is already looking into the concerns raised. We’d be grateful for another chance to provide a better experience.
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italianirish3212
Played On
Reviews 137
3.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Decent

Pro shop worker very nice Don’t understand not having windshields for all the carts ITS CHIC THE WINDY CIITY SOME ball washers empty holes 15 16 17 very nice

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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u314160707777
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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dzipparro
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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u314163197020
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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prinfam
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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bpatrick999
Played On
Reviews 80
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

This could be a really nice course

This is a fairly long course as compared to others in the area. They could put another set of tees forward for ladies/seniors/juniors. Layout would cater to the less skilled golfer (not too much trouble to get into) and probably improve bookings.

Tees were terrible rough, hard and little grass. Fairways were hard as a rock unusual for this time of year. Greens were ok but needed cutting and rolling. Rough was high and lost a few balls to this issue. Carts don't have GPS and are older, but serviceable. I play here a few times a year. Would play more often if improvements were made. Can get better course for same price most times.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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skohrt16
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u000004900572
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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u000005231698
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u314161460424
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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u000002553591
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Poor
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u000002553591
Played On
Reviews 13
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 Poor
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u000005231698
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great deal

This golf course has its challenges and is well kept

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/05/2025:
Thanks for the five-star rating. We’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit and appreciate your support. Our team looks forward to delivering the same level of excellence next time.
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billzmwma1
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Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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gb310
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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5POiAa7RoOI4qZZuE66j
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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u314161460424
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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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JeffreySmith
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Place is a Goat Ranch

“Maintenance” is non-existent. This is a $20 course at best.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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MichaelJ1776253
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Villa Olivia is NOT the course it used to be

For the price they charge, play somewhere else. I spent $53 on a Friday afternoon and that is the same amount as more higher end courses in the area. This course is in rough shape. The “Pro Shop” is an embarrassment. You can’t buy balls, gloves, or anything a traditional pro shop has in stock. They only sell individual logo balls, “experienced clubs” (which should be thrown out or donated), and some good/beer. The “display counter” is a joke. It is empty except for a couple of bags of M&Ms. From a graffiti covered pop machine that is not even operational, to poorly maintained grass this course has lost its luster. The cart paths need to be completely redone. Greens need to be reseeded. There are not even rakes at every bunker. Unfortunately, unsupervised high school kids continue to ruin this course. There were two kids that actually ran through a fence with a golf cart while I was there. This course needs to be completely remodeled. Until, kids under 16 are required to play with supervision (and not allowed to drive a cart) Villa Olivia is just going to continue to be ruined by kids. DO NOT PLAY HERE!!!!!!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Response from on 04/22/2025:
Thank you for the feedback. We aim to offer a quality experience and regret falling short. Your input helps us identify specific areas that need attention, and we hope to welcome you back in the future.
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