Billy Caldwell Golf Course

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!

This is a cute 9-hole course that is fairly level, has only 1 water hazard and no sand, reasonable rough and is nice and lush. This course is pretty easily walked, even for those who may be used to riding in a cart. Not a lot of hills and holes aren't terribly long. We waited nearly 30 minutes past our tee time for carts and a few people waiting with us said it was a chronic issue here, but they gave us a coupon for our next visit for waiting. While the course wasn't anything life-changing and is low-frill, the ranger and cashier were pleasant, course was clean and pretty, pricing is really reasonable, access and parking is easy. Totally will be back.

The course is in very good shape and the pace of play for a late afternoon was good. Kevin in the pro shop is excellent and gets you through the front end process quickly and without issue.

Course in good condition on a beautiful day. Nice time spent with good friend and her high school aged son...the first time they had golfed together. Fun time!! We will go again...soon.

It's a great course for the average Joe who wants to play and doesn't want to break the bank to play golf.

In fairness to course, it apparently had many trees damaged by the recent storm however; the ground was rock hard, to a point that made it quite a chore to even get a tee in the ground. Many iron shots sprayed in wrong direction due to there being no give to the grass. For a season where we've had record rainfalls, this was very disappointing.

Overall a very solid course. Not necessarily anything special but is a fun course with nice fairways and tough greens. As long as you are able to put the ball straight you are golden and will steer clear of any real trouble. As part of the forest preserve golf group In the area the surrounding forests are the dominant hazard and the main threat of losing balls/adding strokes.

Good course for practicing. Usually after work. Pace is slow and players are generally beginners (a lot of denim shorts if you know what I mean). Tee boxes and fairways so-so. Greens slow and a lot of un-repaired ball marks. OK overall, beats going to the range.

Reservation process smooth & course in good condition.

I've played this course several times and it's a great course for the money, frendly staff, good course conditions. A all around great course to play.

Billy Caldwell has always been a pleasure to play at. I have limited time to play golf so Billy Caldwell is my go to course for its fast, fun play. You can not beat the price for 9 holes with a cart.

Cook Country Forest Preserve course. Par 35 one par 3, no par 5s. Wide fairways, generally tree-lined. No sand, two holes have water Pretty well-maintained; course gets a lot of play. Great course for beginners, couples. Typically, you pay, line-up at first tee, and arrange your own game. Course allows singles, twosomes to go out.