River Heights GC
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4.2
169 Reviews (169)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
85
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
98.3%
Recommend this course
149 out of 169 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6428 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Murray Petersen

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

4.2
169 Reviews (169)
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Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

not worth it

Course is in need of upkeep. Greens were good but the rest of the course is bad. Weeds in traps and not near enough sand. fairway grass was very poor.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Love this course. I have been playing here for a few years. Summer mornings are beautiful with the sun rising and the river winding throughout the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
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 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

A Good First Impression

First time playing this course and it was a very enjoyable day. Course was in good condition and the greens were in good shape. Pace of play was excellent with no backups.

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

Getting better and better

The course is better better and better shape. Staff is friendly and helpful. Best course around for the value. If I lived in Dekalb I would be a member, keep up the good work!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Keep up the great work!

They have been putting in alot of work on revamping the irrigation system, and it has helped with drainage tremendously! There was a few times I played in years prior after a good rain, the back 9 showed it with standing water in a few of the fairways. Seems to be a problem of the past! The greens this year have been absolutely immaculate! Great course! Friendly staff! Plenty of challenges, but can be a fairly friendly course at the same time! Keep up the great work all around!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting better despite dry conditions

This course was a disaster a few years ago. They have put in new cart paths and anew watering system. Greens are in great shape and despite the dry conditions course is in pretty decent condition. I highly recommend you play this course and reward them for all their efforts to improve the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

River heights

Course is looking good

Lots of improvements going on so certain holes are rough

Really looking forward to how much nicer it will be with the work happening

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun Local Course

Great for a nearby course with 18 holes. A little long to walk in my opinion, but nice variety. Also grass is nice and thick which means keep a close eye on your ball so you don't lose it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Out here for work and to be able to play an 18 for $22 including is fantastic! Greens may be very tricky for some higher handicap golfers, but they roll out pure and you can get a decent amount of spin on short irons and wedge shots. I’m a 5.5 handicap and enjoyed the difficulty it provides for all levels depending on tee box used! Recommend and will be returning before I leave here!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best value for the money

Nice layout greens are always in good shape. Best value for the money in Chicagoland and only 20 minutes from the Orchard exit on 88

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth A Visit

Cool day, so not many there. Walked 18 holes in under 3 hours. Course was in good condition, except greens had recently been plugged. Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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