Arboretum Golf Club

Very nice course layout. Lots of water to contend with however.

Yes I know it is early spring and there could still be snow on the ground but this course is a mess. Cart paths only because it is a swamp in the fairways. Worst greens i have seen or played in the Chicago area. But even that was okay and I could have looked past it if not for the pace of play.

It took us 5 1/2 hours to play. There was a tiresome in front of us drinking heavily and taking forever. We mentioned it to the starter at 9 that they were 2 holes behind and terrible, losing multiple balls each hole and marking and lining up every putt. He did say something once and gave us a bla bla bla excuse that they would speed up, heavens they got slower and we generally had 3 groups waiting on each tee on the back 9 waiting.

I am not from the area but do know there are a lot more options that this place next time I am in the area.

This course requires you to be fairly accurate on a lot of holes. There isn't much variation in the design. Water on the right on 14 holes. Don't slice. I'm not a big fan of target golf because it doesn't allow for as much creativity I think. "5 wood, 7 iron, wedge. blegh." They do a good job of spacing people out though so we played in about 4 hours. Course was in average shape. Nobody who plays here repairs divots though.

very enjoy playing because it is well take care golf course.

Fall golf is excellent at The Arboretum. The greens were rolling beautifully.

Always wanted to play this course but usually pricey. Bought on line. Worth every penny! I highly recommend this course.

The course is nice. It was first time we play on this course. And we got it through Hot time deal. Therefore, we were treated little negative. We felt we were treated like cheap. I wasn't sure if I wanted to come back there.

Beautiful course and very well maintained. Well worth the price. Although can't comment on the pace of play, we were the only two on the course as it has stormed in the early morning scaring off anyone else from playing for several hours.

The course is beautiful, but the greens were its downfall, burned out and not good. I enjoyed the challenge off the greens but once I stepped onto the greens it was awful. Maybe it's just the end of the season but it didn't seem like they were watered enough. Fun and challenging though minus the putting greens.

Nice Fairways. Lots of doglegs.

Very challenging course..

Arboretum is challenging and not recommended for the beginner. Built amongst two different residential communities, the fairways are tight, most greens are small and uniquely shaped which offers more challenge. Add in water on 6 of the front nine holes, you'll think twice about pulling out your Driver and more about strategic course management.

Personally, the back 9 is my favorite as it a lot wider and more beautiful with huge hills, shared greens on the 12th and 14th holes.

Clubhouse is REALLY nice for a public course and the food is top shelf (although i didn't get to have my Char-dog at the turn because of the Club CHampionship tournament.

great design with narrow fairways but very hilly for North chicago

I've play here a few time but have noticed an unfriendly vibe when using a GN hot time. Maybe understandable but if they don't like it don't participate.

I'm not sure if I would go there again too many great courses on the No.Shore.

Golf course was in great shape, greens were in great condition. You can't really go with driver off the tee that much because of the hole layouts. Very annoying when a couple of the holes are placed alongside a busy street. And the biggest thing that annoyed me was the fact that they didn't let me take a cart. First course that I have encountered where you have to be 21 to ride (I'm 20), as everywhere else I've played is 18. I checked their website and their rule is nowhere to be seen. Very disappointing.

Pros: Good value, pretty good pace of play, very nice staff.

Cons: Leave your driver in the car. Total target golf on every single hole. Water everywhere. Also, the Canadian Geese run the course; clearly the staff has virtually given up on controlling them and their...gifts. Expect to be hissed at a half-dozen times and perhaps to be putting through these gifts on a couple greens.

Course in great condition despite the heat.

At Golfnow hot deal price of $18, a great value.

Busting a drive off every tee is not recommend on this track. Several holes require fairway wood or long iron to put your ball into good scoring position.

Fun course to play when your game is on.

Played in 3 hours, then replayed in 2-1/2.

Course forces you to be comfortable with all of your clubs in your bag. Water comes into play with the driver very often unless you are a massive hitter. The starter however seemed to be more interested in driving around after his friend than actually keeping the pace of play appropriate at the beginning of the round. Nice course. I'd go back if invited but probably wouldn't go out of my way to play it again.

The course is tricky. Many shots are blind so you have to use your imagination. Better off being safe then adventurous. Very nice layout and tricky greens.