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4.0
167 Reviews (167)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
71
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
140 out of 167 reviews
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3.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.0
Layout
3.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.6
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.6%
Recommend this course
11 out of 13 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.

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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

4.0
167 Reviews (167)
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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 18
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 30
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Kemper Sports could do better

For a 9 hole course. $45 is a steep price for and average maintained course. They even went as far as not having water stations anywhere on the course. No water fountains, jugs, etc.

Playing in 90 degree heat, no water is a cheap way the club apparently saves money.

I would have to expected better from the Kemper Brand.

Bring your own water jug!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Quick round

Played just prior to a storm rolling in. Pace of play was good, probably because everyone out there was doing the same thing. Course was in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice, well maintained course

Nice, 9 hole course with reasonable challenge for beginning golfers.

Beware of lots of ticks around the rough

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 129
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Birthday round

Round was good. Course was in good shape. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only issue was that I made the reservation with a cart included but when we arrived at the course they had no carts. The course was open for walking only. We walked it anyway.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tricky 9

Excellent 9 hole course. Played in late fall so the greens were excessively hard. Good layout for this yardage.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pricey but good place to work on things.

9 holes for almost $40 in late September is a little ridiculous, but I knew what to expect having played there several times. Fairways and greens were in good shape, but pretty rough in the rough and around the greens. Just par 3s and 4s fyi.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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