Jackson Park Golf Club

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This course gets a rough rep but the crew here does a great job maintaining the tees, greens and fairways. It’s pretty wide open too.

If you play at the right time you have a nice round. I love playing here because it’s a good 18 for the money.

Cons though: despite being basically on 63 ave beach… their bunkers are completely dirt. So they are terrible. Depending on your standards this shouldn’t ruin a day out there.

Amenity are weak and carts are rare after 10:30am. This course could print money if they put a halfway house, drink carts and had more carts in general. Great walk though.

This was the first time I played golf with my son on Father’s Day. It was a great choice to play golf on this special day.

I was not expecting much out of a park district course, however, it was really maintained nicely. Troon always does a nice job on their courses, and it showed on this one. For the price paid for a Sunday morning round, you cant beat it. The sand isn't sand, but other than that, the course conditions were great.