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4.1
284 Reviews (284)
5 Stars
108
4 Stars
117
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
10
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
86.6%
Recommend this course
249 out of 284 reviews
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3.0
2 Reviews (2)
5 Stars
1
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
3.0
Value
3.0
Layout
3.0
Pace
3.0
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.0
50.0%
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1 out of 2 reviews
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4.2
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
17
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
83.3%
Recommend this course
30 out of 36 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 6345 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.1
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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
284 Reviews (284)

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 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good golf for the price

small greens. fairways not well manicured but can't beat it for under 30 bucks. 200, 150, 100 yard markers on most if not all holes. great hotdog at turn with awesome condiment spread.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good course for new or casual players

This course is not too challenging, (as long as you hit em straight), but there are lots of trees that errant shots will find. They need to put some water coolers out, or at least inform players to take water with them. Luckily we did have a bottle of water, or we would have been parched !

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course for the Value

Even though this course is in need of some maintenance it is still always a great play. Not much you can do about the lack of water other than water,bull but there is only so much you can do when it's 80-90 degrees on a daily basis and no rain. I expect that when I go back this fall or next spring that it will be in much better condition. Still a an overall 4. Other reviews that state this place is a cow pasture are an injustice to this course. It is by no means a CC that is privately funded and can be in peak conditions year round. If you enjoy a round of golf where the course will challenge you, and the greens roll true then this is your place. Played early in the morning and watched them hand water and hand roll the greens as we played. Keep up the good work Cardinal Creek.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

Made a drive out here because I have read great reviews for this course and after playing a round I was very disappointed. The entire round it was like hitting off of dirt. The ground was hard as can be. There were weeds all over the course and it was extremely difficult to tell the difference between the fairway and rough. The greens and bunkers were the only things in good condition. I feel that this course could be very good if they took care of the fairways and rough as well as the greens and bunkers.

Good course layout with 3 different nine options, but I would not be coming back here unless the course was in better condition.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

A Fair Course at best...

Tried Cardinal for the first time. Drove almost 50 miles. There are much better courses closer to me. Got a nice deal from GolfNow, but there are still nicer courses with equally good deals that are closer to me. There are 27 holes here (three nines), so you would think there would be no waiting issues, especially on a weekday, but we managed to get behind two very slow foursomes which caused an almost 3 hour round for nine holes! Not good. Our second nine went much quicker, as we were no longer behind the slowpokes, having been placed on a different nine than they were. We would have done this ourselves anyway, just to avoid them at all cost. No rangers in sight all day! This nine took only one and a half hours, and we were courteously waved to play through by a very nice group of young women golfers (4). The nines are laid out kind of funny in spots, as well, with golfers on a different nine seemingly coming right at you on occasions, and golfers in carts crossing your fairway, as they play their hole from a different nine. You will need to mind the course map so as not to get on a different nine by mistake. Can be confusing at times. The greens were well watered and maintained, but the fairways....well, there really was NO difference from fairway to rough, as it was all just the same grass in length and texture. And there is just simply too much clover and what I call ground ivy here. My friend lost several balls because of clover camoflage, and that thick ivy-like growth just grabs clubs and causes poor shots. It is not a terrible track, but there are many that are better for the same amount of money. The bar and Pro shop were quite nice, but that only allows for one star, so I give Cardinal Creek two stars. I will probably not come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

just add water

Fairways dried out and hard as a brick. Nice place all in all otherwise.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Well keep

3 Different 9's to choose from.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice layout...

Played the Center / North courses and enjoyed the play. We need more rain... course drying out but in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cardinal Creek

Great value for the money! Greens were in great shape! Fairways, not so much! Looks like they don't fertilize the fairways or apply weed control! Rough was also very high. Made it difficult to find your ball.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cardinal Creek

Course is under new ownership and they are making great headway to bring it back. In good shape and getting better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Back to Excellence

I have travelling senior ladies group and we had not been to Cardinal Creek for a few years., and was so pleased that after a year or two of hardship the new owners have worked extremely hard and that the course is once again back in great shape! The staff is welcoming and eager to please!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

could be a nice course

I played this course a couple years ago before it shut down. This was the first time playing it since it reopened. The greens were in good condition given recent aeration. The fairways need some work. More than once I found myself hitting out of a patch of dandelions in the fairway. $30 on a Saturday afternoon isn't awful but there are better deals for nicer courses out there. The overall layout of the course is nice and better conditions would have made the round more enjoyable. There were not many people there so pace of play was very good. Staff was very nice and helpful and is the thing that would bring me back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Improving

I had not played the course in many years. As I understand it, the course went bankrupt and was purchased by new owners. They seem to be doing a nice job to improve course conditions. When the round was over the new owner invited me to come back for a hot dog and a beer. Very friendly environment. I will return and play again. I actually played all 3 nines in 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Still great and getting better

Played the course in Mid November and the conditions were ideal. Cant wait to play again next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So glad Cardinal Creek is back!

Greens were absolutely superb and challenging. Fairways and rough were ideal cut and transitioned well. This place will be one of my regular courses to play from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 102
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable rounds

I golfed here twice this week. The 1st two times ever. I found the course in good condition throughout. I especially liked that there was actual sand in the traps, since many courses now do not. The greens were aerated but did not affect putting. The greens though were somewhat fast so putt lightly if they are downhill. It was an enjoyable two rounds. They have three 9-hole courses which is another nice feature.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

CARDINAL CREEK

THE COARSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, WELL MOWED AND CARED FOR. THIS COARSE WAS CLOSED FOR A WHILE IN THE SPRING, BUT IS OPEN AND IN GOOD SHAPE NOW. HOPE EVERYONE WILL HELP THE NEW OWNERS BY PLAYING A ROUND OF GOLF.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
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
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