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4.2
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
205
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
41
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
12
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
81.4%
Recommend this course
330 out of 388 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.1
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.4
78.6%
Recommend this course
33 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Harborside's layout earns high praise for its challenging design and striking views of the Chicago skyline with no surrounding houses. Friendly staff and excellent practice facilities, including standout chipping and putting areas, round out a rewarding experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 72
Length 7166 yards
Slope 135
Rating 74.7
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Dick Nugent (1996) CE Golf Design (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

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Reviews

4.2
388 Reviews (388)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 6

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Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

The Cart Path is Nasty Work!!!

The cart path is in disrepair ALL around the course. For $140 I expect way more; the cart path is unacceptable. Potholes are everywhere; it felt like we booked an off road excursion along with golf. 🙄🙄🙄

The course is in good condition but the layout of Starboard is lackluster in comparison to Port. I will probably never play here again unless it’s a Hot Deal.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 265
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time!

Always try to get off right after a morning outing. It was the fastest round I’ve played here. Thanks for the great conditions!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout

Course was in great condition spite Fairway bunkers could use more attention & better kept up. THE CART PATHS WERE CRAPPY AS I HAVE EVER PLAYED . NEED NEW CART PATHS. POT HOKES & MISS CHUNKS OF ASPHALT ALL OVER. 😪😪

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

Very enjoyable course- fair but you still have to hit the ball accurately. Some "angry" pin placements where being above the hole was tough. But overall, its well maintained and the views of the city and surrounding area are terrific. Good staff, good options for food and drink on the course throughout the round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cart paths need some work

The course is in great shape. It’s close to the city and a challenging but playable course. Carta have GPS and overall just an enjoyable round. But the cart paths feel like driving on Chicago expressways with all the potholes. Please fix the cart paths!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Disappointing and overpriced

It’s a good layout but it’s really too bad Kemper doesn’t take better care of the course. The conditions are average at best. The cart paths are in dire need of replacement. The bunkers are a joke with an inconsistent blend of fine sand/gravel/rocks. Overpriced for what it is, but gets a lot of play due to the proximity to the city. There are so many better options for less money.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful

Beautiful course. Amazing staff. Yes, it’s a bit more expensive, but it is worth it to treat yourself once in a while. That’s all you need to know.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great track

Beautiful course, lots of fun from the white tees at just under 6k. Tremendous practice facility. Everyone was really nice. I love coming here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
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 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Ok course, just way overpriced

This would be a solid course for $75... instead, they charge double that to ride 18 holes. It's ok, but nowhere near the caliber of course you can play for similar prices, even in Chicago. The cart paths and facilities are woefully neglected and are getting worse every year. I'm not sure what they spend the outrageous fees on since the course is only in fair condition and there seem to be no improvements ever. The layout is good and they do have a nice range, but the location is about the only thing it has going for it and everything is trending in the wrong direction.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course layout but a few things.

The wind yesterday was almost making this course unplayable. 40 mph. I had no idea how to gauge the distance. The cart paths need to be redone. My phone his a pot hole and fell out of the cart and I ran it over. The layout of this course is terrific. For the money 100 during the day is fair but not 137.00 . Also, should drop to 80 after 1 then next drop after 4 to 60.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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