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4.3
163 Reviews (163)
5 Stars
58
4 Stars
70
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
86.6%
Recommend this course
138 out of 163 reviews
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4.7
3 Reviews (3)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 3 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 11 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-maintained course consistently impresses with a strategic layout that rewards thoughtful shot selection over raw power. Relaxed pace of play and friendly staff make it an ideal setting for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 34
Length 2836 yards
Slope 120
Rating 34.2
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Bluegrass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ken Killian Dick Nugent (1996) Dick Nugent (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts and shoes at all times.

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
163 Reviews (163)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great tight course

Love playing here the course is challenging and well maintained

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

One of my favorite spots

This is always one of my favorite places to play. It’s not too difficult and usually not overcrowded so you’re not feeling rushed like some courses. Great place to try and teach a beginner or hone your own skills

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great 9 hole layout

I enjoyed the layout and the course. Challenging on several holes to play strategically with an iron off the tee instead of using the driver.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

SUPER SLOW

The course ranger is absolutely incompentent and rude. Rest of staff is great. Been going here for almost three years because we live down the street and every year it gets worse a little worse. They put a putting green in which is cool, it’s about time, but someone please tell the staff to ROLL the freaking course. It is BEYOND bumpy. Suggest walking because you and your clubs will bounce around all 9 holes. Also stay away from the coors light tap, they definitely don’t clean it. If you do go, go early morning or late afternoon. My old man and I usually play best ball depending on the pace and go between 10 and 2 and because of that ranger, it always takes 3-4 hours. Hard to enjoy sometimes. Cheers.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Poor course conditions

Weedy rough with clover and crabgrass. Greens in poor condition. Fairways just ok.

Would not play again.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Well woth playing

When they are not busy, this can be one of the most fun courses in North Chicago. Two holes are outstanding. An elevated par 3 tee. And,, a sharp dogleg guarded by trees. Nice placement of running water (a creek) too. Showing wear and tare but still an excellent course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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