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4.1
287 Reviews (287)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
40
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
86.8%
Recommend this course
252 out of 287 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.2
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.8%
Recommend this course
31 out of 37 reviews
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Course Highlights
Friendly staff and outstanding value make this 27-hole layout a consistently rewarding place to play. Three distinct nine-hole combinations offer variety and challenge that keeps golfers coming back.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6238 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.9
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Cardinal Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.1
287 Reviews (287)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Playing Multiple Courses 8
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Classic Course That Is a Pleasure to Play

Cardinal Creek remains a classic course to play in the extreme South Suburbs of Chicagoland and is a pleasure to play. The new ownership is dedicated, not only to provide a quality golf course, but to be consumer-friendly to their customers. One can see from the outset that much effort has been placed into getting the links into good playing shape, but it is also very evident that this new ownership wants the golfing experience to be excellent from the moment they meet each client coming to the course. The impression that was left by the ownership was truly remarkable; I could not help but be impressed by customer service. I have always enjoyed playing Cardinal Creek, but never more than now that the course is under new management. I am thankful that the course opened again; if these initial days of under this regime are of any indication, this course will be a successful enterprise for years to come, which can only be of benefit to every golfer that comes to play this Beecher course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

glad to see it reopened

course was in excellent shape, greens were very fast but fair. overjoyed to see the course back open

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course

Best condition it's been in since I can remember. New ownership is doing a fantastic job and truly care about guest experience. Greens are smooth and true. Fairways clean and tight. The three different nines give a cool variety of unique holes. the staff is very friendly as well. I would recommend any friend to come out here and check it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Cardinal Creek

Course was not in great condition greens were soft from rain fairways were not in great condition. I was in town from Georgia and came back to play course I played before. Under new ownership I will check back later and see if course comes back. Also a single jumped in front of my group and picked up my tee shot. No rangers or starters

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Experience

I had probably the best experience I have had golfing in a long time, if not ever. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The course was shut down all year up until 1 week ago and it looks like the crew there and the new owners really put a lot of time and effort into bringing back its full potential. Very excited to see what happens in the years to come! Would recommend this course to anyone that wants play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value

They are doing a great job getting this course back in shape. Great service and dedication by staff to provide an enjoyable experience. There is potential. $24 fee can't be beat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pretty good

Course just reopened on 9/3/15, course was in decent shape for just re opening, parking lot was re paved, club house was repainted, golf carts were brand new

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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