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3.0
192 Reviews (192)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
43
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.5
Layout
3.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.8
60.4%
Recommend this course
114 out of 192 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.2
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
51.4%
Recommend this course
18 out of 35 reviews
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Avg Rating
2.8
38 Reviews (38)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
11
Conditions
2.4
Value
3.3
Layout
3.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
52.6%
Recommend this course
20 out of 38 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6409 yards
Slope N/A
Rating N/A
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Burnham Woods Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Stanley Pelchar

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.0
192 Reviews (192)
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Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Decent course

Directional hole signs could be improved. Cart paths would be a definite bonus!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Worse course I played this year!

As soon as we arrived and checked in the club house. The lady was not pleasant at all. After putting her attitude aside we wanted to enjoy the course but it was in horrible condition. We couldn’t tell the fairway from the rough.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Very dysfunctional. Had a 6 am t-time and there were six people playing ahead of us with no guidance from the staff. If anyone can start whenever they want, why schedule time slots??

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
First Time Playing

avoid this course this year

This course is in absolutely terrible shape. The rough was incredibly long and unplayable at times. The fairways looked more like rough. Some of the greens were way too small as well. It's a shame because the layout is actually very good, and the course has a lot of potential.Look elsewhere to play, as I will certainly not be back here.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet Nightmare

Course is in terrible condition. My wife and I have played many times in the past and knew not to expect too much, but right now they should not be letting golfers out. Holes 2,3,4 are unplayable and we had to skip (course rule, no one can play these holes). Paid for 18 holes but only got to play 15. Pro shop did not even inform us that we were supposed to skip those holes, had to read a little sign. Please save your money! Do not play!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Overpriced, overgrown, and underwater

not much good to say here. course was covered in standing water, grass was extremely long, zero cart paths, and extremely expensive carts. Round was way overpriced. will not return. considering asking for a refund.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Course should've not opened...

Well, it was a disappointing experience here today. We arrived at 5:45AM for our 6AM tee time and were the first ones out on the course. Chicago did get hit late last night with a storm that should've probably shut a course like this down.

Unfortunately, no grounds-crew walked or drove the course to inspect it's condition and it was HORRIBLE.

Uncut fairways, no markers on the tee boxes, and massive lakes in the fairways that even with a great drive or iron shot you couldn't locate the ball OR get it because it was sitting under 4" of water that was 20ft in diameter

After about 4 holes we called it and informed the staff we would like a refund because this was not something we would say is playable conditions. They should've let the course dry out for the morning and only had afternoon tee times maybe.

I will eventually give this course another shot when the weather leading up to the round is a bit better but today's experience was a bummer.

By the way, I have played plenty of other Billy Casper Managed courses here in Chicago and never had a similar experience. Hopefully this was just a fluke.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Weather permitting

With the weather as bad as it’s been, it’s easy to see why it’s been hard to keep up the course. People with the bad reviews aren’t taking that into consideration.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Pathetic Course

This is the worst course I’ve ever played. Just stay home if given the option to play here or not at all. Much better courses around for the same money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 90
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course. Only issues I had were the rough being a little too long and a lot of leaves making it very difficult to locate your ball.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
b02ee4d9-2ff7-5b6a-a224-17f516877244
Commented on 08/20/2019

Thanks for your 4 star review and feedback. At times, rain and weather can make it challenging for us to mow the rough. While it's not our intention to make it play overly difficult, we sometimes need to make the decision not to cut it in order to not risk damaging our equipment or the grass itself. We appreciate your patience as we work through that. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Potential

This course is showing lots of potential. Greens are small but great. Fairway needs some improvement, need to clear leaves. Hard to locate your ball when its not in the fairway.

Keep up the good work Reggie.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
b02ee4d9-2ff7-5b6a-a224-17f516877244
Commented on 08/20/2019

Thank you for your kind words and review. We are working hard to ensure that our course conditions provide for an enjoyable, yet challenging round. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
b02ee4d9-2ff7-5b6a-a224-17f516877244
Commented on 08/20/2019

Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and are working everyday to improve the customer experience. If you have a specific area that you were dissatisfied with, please meail us at info.burnhamwoods@forestpreservegolf.com. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Reggie in pro shop is awesome

My wife and I played a quick 9 here. Our first time there. Nice enough course. Green are small and fast. Talked with Reggie after our round and he seems to be righting the ship. Good man! Hope to play again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
b02ee4d9-2ff7-5b6a-a224-17f516877244
Commented on 08/20/2019

Thanks for your review, Raymond! Reggie is a great employee and we are so glad that you think so too! Hope to see you back again soon.

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