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3.9
194 Reviews (194)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
91
3 Stars
30
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.3
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
89.9%
Recommend this course
172 out of 194 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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3.7
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.0%
Recommend this course
20 out of 23 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 70
Length 5508 yards
Slope 109
Rating 65.7
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Jackson Park Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1899
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Tom Bendelow (1899) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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3.9
194 Reviews (194)
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Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
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Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
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Pace Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Jackson Park

Great pace and the course was in good shape despite not having much rain. Good times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
First Time Playing

GOT MY WEDGES STOLEN

We tee’d of at 3pm, finished last. The ppl from the clubhouse were closing and the 2 staff that received the cart were also there. We went to pee and boom, everyone left, and the wedges gone. Horrible experience dont leave ur clubs alone here

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great City Course

I play Jackson Park regularly. I try and pick times that are not that busy, so I can't speak to pace of play on busy days. But when I play, I get 18 in, in under 3 hours.

Course conditions are always good. Greens are soft and of course people can't be bothered to repair ball marks, so I try and fix 3 or 4 per hole.

The par 3s are pretty challenging.

Wish they would put actually sand in the bunkers, but for a city course, its better than a lot of other courses in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

League play slow play

Before leaving Chicago, we wanted to play this course again because we really enjoyed it the first time we played it. Beautiful course with a lot of history. The first 5 holes were wide open and we were on a good pace. Unfortunately, that came to a stop, and the course was backed up with 3 teams in front due to a league playing that morning. We witnessed open fairways, but no play because they were busy talking instead of playing, and no one was on the course to make them keep a steady pace. Also, several there were several teams of 2 players that should have been teamed up. Husband quit after 9 because we would often wait up to 10 minutes to continue play. I continued, and eventually it got a little better. Next time, we will check to make certain no league is playing. Otherwise, it was a great day on a beautiful historic course that we would have given another 5 stars!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Walked

The Nicest People EVER!

The one thing you'll notice off the bat is how sincerely friendly the staff is. I've never had a bad experience at JP. The course is beautiful, well run (very few bottlenecks) and inexpensive. The course runs right alongside the lake with beautiful views. One downside: Only porta-potties on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Well maintained short, tight city course

I have played Jackson Park many times. I try to play when the weather isnt great, early mornings or other slow times to avoid the crowds, so I cant speak for pace of play on normal days.

I will say this, the course is in really good condition except for #8's tee box. Also, the upkeep on the course is consistent.

Greens are soft and slow, as typical with other courses, people dont repair their dang ball marks which drives me nuts. I fix mine plus 1 to 2 others per hole. You're welcome. But the soft greens dont help with the number of ball marks.

The course is short, but challenging in places, especially the par 3s. 6, 12, 13, and 17 are tough holes.

2 of the par 5s are reachable in 2 fairly easily.

Overall its a fun course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Put this place on your list

Pristine condition, short and long challenges. Love this place 🙏 Will be coming back, highly recommend it

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Slightly Average Course

It was a decent course given that it’s a Chicago Park District property. The young lady in the clubhouse was FANTASTIC, but the ranger was rude and unprofessional. The course layout is very confusing; no maps are available, the holes are scattered and not in order so you can get turned around and lost pretty easily, the roads were cracked and bumpy (potholes like the rest of Chicago), the greens were pretty good, the bunkers are dirt, and everyone was in a rush. I’m a beginner golfer, so I’m still getting the hang of things and I wasn’t able to get any better playing here because everyone is rushing and the ranger stalking. Very diverse crowd, which was a major bonus! The price was cool for what you get, considering that you’re playing on the lakefront; but I’ve played better courses for the same amount. Very limited amenities and accommodations. Oh, did I mention that the young lady in the clubhouse was awesome! I’d return, but my expectations are lower now.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good golf course

I was on vacations and I played this course, all the staff gave me an absolute great service, and since I was on vacations they provide me with clubs rentals.

They course layout is great, the only 18hole inside Chicago city, the golf course allows the player to enjoy the views of the coast and the park. I strongly recommend this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

So Much History of Course

Visiting from Arizona, you know we have to mention how green this fairway is and Lots of trees, but then again, its Chicago. This course was challenging, while forgiving at the same time. We used a cart, but definitely walkable with no problem as course is mostly flat. We really enjoyed playing this historical course and plan to return a few more times before leaving Chicago in September.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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