Billy Caldwell Golf Course

Probably will not play this course again unless I'm desperate. Showed up for my tee time and it was a 20 minute wait for carts. The group coming off 9 was playing in a 9 person group with 3 carts, starter saw and didn't do anything. Finally got to play and 9 holes took 3 hours which seems almost impossible. Group ahead of us was still waiting to tee off on every hole when we got to the tee box... inexcusable and just poor management. The course itself is easy, no sand and barely any water. The only perk is that it's about 20 minutes from the city.

I was thoroughly impressed with everything here: friendly/helpful staff, not over crowded on a weekday morning but the facility showed signs of life, cost-effective, and I even got $5 off my next round by participating in their Tuesday Spin & Win!

The course was well taken care of and forgiving. Short grass surrounds the fairways, and all but 2 holes are straight shots next to each other, so you can play from the other fairway if that's your style.

All around two thumbs up and I will be back!

I usual expect some back up but today was an overBook. I had a tee time at 11:37 and I got there at 11:20. Walk ups were allowed ( which I get but give tee time people the courtesy) and seen 12 at the 1st tee. Also, no starter means a ton of 2 somes and single, what’s the matter with playing with strangers.

Billy Caldwell is one of my favorite quick 9 tracks. I really enjoyed the round and I can't wait to come back and play again.

This course definitely serves its purpose in the golf world, especially in Chicago where golf options are somewhat limited. It's quite easy, which is good for the confidence. In fact I shot my first career sub 40 here (a 38!), which was exciting. RARELY do you find a way to lose any balls (you just play an errant shot off the fairway over). Proximity to the city is a plus. The issues are that the ground on some fairways is extremely hard, and the greens are often long. Sometimes it's like you're putting on a fairway. All in all, if you are looking to play a round in 2 hours, near the city, you should check this place out!

Good place to go when you have some time at the last minute and just want to swing you clubs.

5th hole was fairly washed out as usual, if they built up the landing area 3 feet of so it could be a nice hole, especially with the elevated tee and green, but it is what it is

Decent layout of the course. Only thing missing are some bunkers.

I have played Billy Caldwell for years but even for a Forest Preserve course, this was in bad shape. The tee boxes were rock hard and the south end of the course is a disaster due to rains of a few weeks ago. On the 5th hole, there is almost no grass in the fairway. I hit a reasonable tee shot but had to move my ball back 25 yards to find something that resembled grass. Damage due to weather is understandable but I feel they should either try and repair it or let people know.

Second time playing. Decided to do a quick 9 after work. Started at 5:22 and finished around 7:15. Cant ask for better pace of play than that. Friendly staff. The course is in fantastic shape, even after the heavy rain that we had the day before.

Managed to drive the ball clear over the lake on hole 5!