Arboretum GC
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4.0
701 Reviews (701)
5 Stars
263
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
21
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.5
Amenities
4.1
83.8%
Recommend this course
585 out of 701 reviews
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4.0
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
24
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.3%
Recommend this course
53 out of 60 reviews
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Course Highlights
Arboretum delivers a well-maintained, water-rich layout with plush fairways, sculpted bunkers, and consistently excellent course conditions. Friendly staff and a unique sushi restaurant with Japanese beer on tap make this a distinctive and rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6447 yards
Slope 139
Rating 71.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1990
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1990) David Whelchel

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.0
701 Reviews (701)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 9
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 25
Forced Carries 18
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 24
Locals 20
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 34
Worth the Drive 15

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Reviews 185
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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Commented on 06/05/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, bera55ron. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Difficult!

Lots of water as everyone said. Definitely a tough layout, but doable. Pace of play was pretty decent for it being a holiday. Most likely won’t be back for a bit until my skill level is aligned with the course. Water on 15/18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Hi, wolffbrit. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad you had enjoyed your time at Arboretum Golf Club, and pride ourselves on delivering the best experience possible.

We hope to see you again soon!

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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent Round - No beverage cart

Overall experience was excellent. Pace of play was good but we had a 4 some of walkers in front of us which did slow things down a bit. I was surprised they allowed walkers on a busy holiday weekend. Also, no beverage cart was disappointing. It was a hot sunny day so some beverages would have been welcomed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Thanks so much for your wonderful review, acree16. We are thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us. Please visit again soon. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent challenge

Excellent course. Difficult. Water, sand and trees. Excellent condition. Not crowded.Friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging Layout, Excellent Value

Fantastic course that forces you to play golf. Multi tier fairways, unique greens, hilly landscape, and lots of water. Twilight at $35,00 is a fantastic deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/30/2023

u315229977, thanks for the amazing review and for choosing Arboretum Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2023

u7980441, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Enjoyable Round

Never played this course before. Just reviewed online a few days before playing. It does have a lot of water maybe four holes out of 18 are water free. ( bring balls).A GPS or app would be very helpful. Play smart golf and you'll enjoy your round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/15/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/15/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, Akishono1. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

It’s only missing a driving range

I’m glad I researched the course before playing the first time. Stopped at Buffalo Grove Golf Course to practice beforehand. First time and I will be back. Great layout, not long. The whole course was in great shape. Great stater and rangers. No Bev cart or water.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2023

chefjim1, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mid week

I got a Hot Deal on GolfNow with an additional $10 coupon. Early afternoon tee time. Went off as a single and literally flew through 18 in 2:35 Only had to play through one nice single. Course was in decent condition. Nice fairways and smooth greens. Traps were all nicely raked. Weather 60 degrees. just got lucky as the course was almost empty at 2 pm. Club staff were delightful....

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/08/2023

Mike8450342, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Hi, Akishono1. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/12/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/05/2023

We're glad you enjoyed your 5-star experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/17/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 203
Skill Advanced
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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Commented on 04/06/2023

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 203
Skill Advanced
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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Commented on 04/06/2023

Hello kimnamhoon. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Arboretum Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Winter

The course is a lot better in the summer

Playing golf in March North of Chicago is always a plus. No snow a little wet they let carts out but cart path only. I would play again but the weather is getting colder Glad they are open

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/12/2023

Hello, Clstrachn. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Arboretum Golf Club. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

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