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4.1
325 Reviews (325)
5 Stars
109
4 Stars
154
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
89.5%
Recommend this course
295 out of 325 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.2
40 Reviews (40)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
35 out of 40 reviews
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Course Highlights
Caldwell's layout challenges golfers with water hazards, doglegs, and elevation changes spread evenly across all nine holes. Welcoming staff and outstanding value make this well-maintained Cook County course a smart booking.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 35
Length 3108 yards
Slope 115
Rating 34.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1900
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator No
Indoor Practice No

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.1
325 Reviews (325)
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor sprinkler management

In general this is a nice and forgiving course however should not have to dodge in and out of the sprinklers when the ball lands by them. There should be an automatic shut off

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course conditions

Grounds were really dried , super fast surface

Very unforgiving . Needs more water and maintenance

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good place to get in 9

A little overpriced. But a nice place to get in some swings. Good to see they were actually working on some of the tee boxes. If you play the Forest Preserve courses, the discount card is a must.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Big Bad Billy C

Great value, great time. I played in my weekly NASA Invitational with my crew - we had a blast(off). The ghost of Billy assisted Two Putt Tom with an impeccable 30 yd chip right into the hole. Impressive stuff.

What was even more impressive was the breeding ground of Stay Puft Marshmallow man-sized hornets on the 8th fairway. Loved to see it. #savethehornets

We'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good for a practice round

Not too bad. Weather was great, pace was very good but a few tee boxes moved and it was pretty messy. I’d go back though it’s close and good if you go early.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Home Course for All Abilities

this course is well maintained and open to any skill level of golfer - the staff is friendly and while the rate of play may lag at times, there is always a friendly golfer to chat with and kill the time; not overly challenging, but a great place to practice the skills of the game and work on shots in a real atmosphere

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee boxes

On several holes the tee boxes were being worked on and they offered no alternative. Overall the course was in fair condition, maybe not worth the price but conveniently located.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Don’t expect to play quickly

Great course to go out and enjoy some time ( 3 hours ) with your friends. Priced fairly and course was in ok condition.

Pace is slow so plan accordingly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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