Tuckaway Golf Course

They really let this course get run down. It used to be a great place to play. Fairways were rock hard! Greens were spotty and also hard.

I used to play here and love this place last year but what a deference a year makes!!

Will not return again for w while!

Tuckaway has a very friendly, comfortable feel to it. Your first impression could fool you. It's not the nicest, highest class course you'll ever golf, it's actually pretty rough around the edges: multi-colored grass on the greens, no real danger of losing balls in the water (which I like... but still did!), it's one of the few courses where I've lost balls right out in the open (obviously NOT on the fairway! smh!), but the terrain is nice and rolling, and the course sort of becomes a part of you by the time you get to the back 9. It's just a nice fit. I'd equate it to having a great time at a tavern as opposed to feeling stuffy in an upscale bar. Tuckaway is definitely the friendly tavern! Even if you have a bad day with your game (I'm Bogie+, just under 100 average), you'll still feel like you spent a good day outdoors by the time you're done. The staff are expedient and professional, they guy cooking the brats and dogs out back is a great conversationalist, and the ladies working the bar and beer carts are very friendly... and quite attractive, I must add! Tuckaway is just a simple, manageable, very relaxing day of golf!

OK, so we know weed control is an on-going battle for anyone with a lawn - multiply that by thousands for a golf course and we see the struggle they have. But.... most courses that are serious about their business manage to keep things under control. That said, Tuckaway has a huge issue with dandelions - they are everywhere - except the greens (which in fact, in spite of being a bit soft and spongy - lot's of rain the past week -, were not bad). And all these dandelions have now matured and are throwing thousands more seed into the course. It appears there has been some attempt at spraying - many of the dandelions are showing signs of curling up and perhaps going into remission. But my goodness, during our round we had to institute a special relief rule to allow moving the ball away from dandelion clusters. They were the worst in the rough, but the fairways were not spared of their presence. Otherwise, the course is in decent shape - greens okay but soft, tee boxes OK, cart paths in pretty good shape. Layout has a few interesting holes. It's actually a tough little course (check out the severely right-to-left sloped approach fairway and hugely elevated green on #10, or the blind over-the-hill-down-to-the-pond 2nd shot on the par 5 #17 as examples.!). The day was a bit wet and cool, not the greatest golf weather and our scores were consistent with the weather and the course conditions - not very good. Nonetheless, the Hot Deal on GolfNow made it certainly a good value, even with all the above said. If you can get the low, low price, it's better than a day in the office!

Fringe grass was long, slow group a head, nice and dry.

Has elevated tees and an elevated green. Fairways relatively clear of leaves

Well kept green are in good shape not a lot of water very well groomed fairways in joyed my game.

I was pleasantly surprised how hilly it was for the Midwest. Very enjoyable.

Excellent course with several very difficult holes (4 and 17).

Course is fine for the money. The course is challenging it is not too crowded so you are able to finish around in a reasonable time.

Pace of play was too slow for me. But did get on earlier than scheduled. Price was great, about half of what we normally pay. Keep watching for great rates. Many courses to choose from.

We booked a tee time through GolfNow for 7:06 AM. When we arrived at approximately 6:55 AM there were at least six foursomes ahead of us. We went in to pay and were told by the cashier that they were teeing off by tee time. When asked if there was a starter at the first tee we were told "No". Somehow the course had book a group of 25 golfers for a tee time of 7:00 AM. Needless to say it was a free-for-all the first tee. We have played the course before with now problems. This time was a very bad experience.

We haven't played Tuckaway in about 8 years. The course was in very good shape. It's a fair course and not tricky. The speed of play was steady. I would definitely recommend this course.

this course sells hundreds of groupons and there is no starter or rangers. Unplayable on a weekend unless you dont mind 5 hours rounds. Course is fine. Just concentrated on filling it with as many players as possible

a great course - off 394 - and set on a great piece of land that is convenient enough for South Siders and yet not surrounded by houses, roads, construction, etc.

With all of the rain that we've had this year, this course is still in excellent shape. The greens rolled pure and the crowns and slight undulations made for some challenging 2 putts...or, 3s, if you weren't careful. The greens may have been a little slow, but that was to be expected with the moisture we've had lately. I can't wait to get back out when the fairways provide a little extra roll and the sand traps dry out into "sand".

The staff was extremely welcoming and accommodating and the greens fees were perfectly priced for the quality of the course.

I would highly recommend this course.

This course is the perfect example as to why Golf Advisor and GolfNow need an advanced rating system. This course is a short municipal park-like course-- and its fine for what it is. Compared to Championship or Resort courses, it's deserves zero stars. Four a small muni or park-type, four stars. It's only maybe 6000 or so yards from the "tips." All par-5s play under 500 and are all reachable even just for an average hitter. There's little in the way of design, the bunkers are virtually flat rock piles, the grass is too long on tee boxes and fairways, greens are slowest I've played in years and there's virtually no rough. Still, for the $10 I paid, it was great. It just needs to be compared to other small municipal courses to understand the 3 stars I gave it.

Grass on fairways and tee boxes were a bit long but it was Monday after some rain over the weekend which should be expected. The free hot dog at the turn was a nice bonus! Green fees were more than fair $23 a piece to ride, we will be back!

Course was in decent shape, pace was really bad! Start the back nine took 2 hrs to finish 3 hole and a tee up on 14th?! Glubhouse manager was nice enough to give us a rain check! Unfortunately people come there that shouldn't, they need to learn at an executive course, particularly 3, then come an play here! Unfortunately the course I'm sure can't afford to turn people away that shouldn't play there,! Don't think we will go back even with the rain check? ! For sure not on a weekend!

Very comfortable course out in the quiet countryside. Only 15 minutes from Indiana - Illinois state line.

The staff at Tuckaway and the folks at GolfNow were extremely helpful in getting our tee time reservation date corrected after I made an online mistake in selecting the date. My sons, a friend and I had a challenging day on this interesting course dealing with strong winds and tricky greens. Generally like this course for its lies and classic midwest scenery and the sweet smell of mature pines. Course conditions were quite good for coming out of a severe winter thaw.

Cost, condition and rate of play make this course one of the best values in the South Chicagoland region. Course is not to difficult, very little water hazards, and a good mixture of long and short holes. Easy to score on the greens as they are relatively straight or little break.