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4.2
473 Reviews (473)
5 Stars
179
4 Stars
230
3 Stars
39
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
9
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
92.6%
Recommend this course
434 out of 473 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
5.0
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
30 out of 33 reviews
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Course Highlights
Lincoln Oaks consistently delivers well-maintained fairways and greens, offering a layout that challenges players of all skill levels at outstanding value. Friendly, attentive staff and clean facilities make every visit a reliably enjoyable round.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6186 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.5
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Lincoln Oaks Golf Course - IL
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Course Details

Year Built 1927
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/01
Architect Tom Bendelow (1927)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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Reviews

4.2
473 Reviews (473)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Course Challenges Include:
Thick Rough 7
Bunkers 6
Water Hazards 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Seniors 11
Beginners 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 8

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Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

They were open!

I was very appreciative that the iron oaks folks were open. They probably shouldn’t of been. But, I had fun. The people were great. They seemed happy to be open, thanks guys.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/10/2021

Hi, oI8usAWUBJW8tunkBi14! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Lincoln Oaks Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very accommodating

Great Staff squeezed us in on a very busy day on short notice.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

They know how to do winter golf

Staff was friendly and course was in immaculate shape for late November. You can tell this isn’t their first rodeo and they know how to do winter golf. Finished 18 holes in 3 hours after being paired with a two some. Everyone was super friendly including rangers who were out ensuring good pace of play. For the price this is as good of a value in the area. I will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

South side gem

The course was in good shape, the greens were a little slow, and the fairways were a little soggy. Also, there was an outing, and play was a little slow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Lincoln Oaks

Pace of play was OK the let guys go out in fivesomees but we were able just to skip them. Not bad for November golf. The leaves were pretty much picked up great Job

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fix the pace

Only problem I ever have here is pace of play is horribly slow!! I paid for 18 holes riding with a 1230 tee time. Had to call it at the turn as it was after 3pm and I actually started a few minutes before 1230. On pace for well over 5 hours to play 18 is ridiculous. I love the course itself but they've got to figure out pacing. Three visits here and every single one has taken forever. I've reviewed the course before, I love the course and the layout and drive almost 45 minutes to play here, but not sure I'll continue of they can't figure out how to handle pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The staff was great , great layout well worth the money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Better course management

I enjoy Lincoln Oaks. Nice course, nice layout, friendly staff. They also run some great Hot Deals! Only issue is pace of play is BRUTAL. Takes WAY TOO LONG to play 18 because there's no marshall keeping an eye on it. People at this course are horrible about keeping faster players play through and the clubhouse gives priority to leagues at the turn. It took nearly forty minutes to make the turn. Unacceptable. Love the course and price though so I'll be back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course, pace problems

I've played here a couple times now. I like the course, good challenges, fun to play. However, both times I've played pace of play has been an issue. They have a marshall who manages the starts but then nobody monitor pace anywhere else and it's a problem. My last outing I took someone who had never played this course and hyped up the course but then we watched as groups literally shouted obscenities at each other, threatened violence and nothing was done. The entire argument and near altercation was about pace of play. If they can get a grip on pace this course would easily be my favorite even though it's a good forty plus minute drive for me. But pace is absolutely a problem.

Last time I played there, they mixed public and league and they let league players go in front of public at the turn. I waited FORTY MINUTES to make the turn because three foursomes were given a green light ahead of me. There's no excuse for that.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice public course

This is a nice public course, good for a practice round. The staff was very nice and the course was in decent condition for a public course. I thought it was a good value for the price. The course is normally very crowded and it takes over 4.5 hours to play. Lots of leagues and outings.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 144
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Rained out

Couldn't finish my round due to rain. Course is always in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great track in the far south suburbs

I have played a few courses in this area , but this was the gem of far south suburbs . Rolling terrain , nicely cut fairways , rough cut to give you a fair shot out of , and the greens , small and sloped , but cut and rolled well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Most funniest!

Always enjoy this course. Never too busy at the time we go.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice Course - Slow Pace

Course has a nice layout and kept up well...pace of play was bad. Teaching kids during peak play time shouldn’t be allowed. Starter was MIA

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Where is the Ranger when you need one.

The pace was the worst. 5hr 45mins for a 18 hole. Never again

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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