Fox Run Golf Links

As always, I judge a course-itself by 4 things... greens, bunkers, cart-paths, and fairways. The greens are simply the best greens for a public course in the Chicago-area... almost no divots or brown spots anywhere makes putting enjoyable and the grass around the greens is well-maintained for fun wedge shots. Most of the bunkers are soft fluffy sand and always raked after usage (players are courteous). The fairways are in great shape with no dead grass or muddy areas and well-groomed along the sides/first-cut. Lastly, the carts have GPS and the cart-paths are paved and enjoyable to ride along on with some small pot-holes that should be filled in here and there, but not much (not too concerned tho).

The most enjoyable part of the course were the Rangers and starters. They were very knowledgable about the course layout and when to use particular clubs on certain holes. They were also courteous and when we asked if my 3-some could skip ahead of the 5-some ahead of us, the Ranger said he would take care of everything and not to worry. Sure enough, at the turn we were informed to move ahead of the 5-some, which was very nice. The Ranger even sent the cart-girl back to us after we missed her while putting. That was nice.

Overall, best public course under $50 in the Chicago-area... hands down. Interesting holes with just the right amount of water and sand. For the end of August, you can tell management cares about the upkeep of this course.

I want to play here again before it starts to get cold out.

-Mikey

Course in great shape, pace was fine amd price super!

The fair ways and greens were in excellent condition. Just enough water and sand traps to keep your interest.

Book a 10 am tee time. Got off fine but after the 1st 2 holes the course seemed like it came to a halt. On average we waited on every tee box. Made the pace of play extremely slow. In fact the finishing hole we waited 5 mins to tee off and another 5 for 2nd shot. the guy we played with left before the 18th due to this. When we finished the rangers where talking about how off pace some 4some where. Normally the course is played at pace.

Nice little course. Nothing flashy, not long but calls for accuracy off the tee and a couple tight holes on the back. Course plays fair and was in really nice condition. Fees were $40 w/cart and that's a fair deal. Staff was friendly and accommodating.

Great deal on the round+cart+GPS. Course was in great shape, greens were smooth, and quite fast.

Short course, max of 6400 yards, and 4 sets of tees to make it playable for all. But there are some hazards that are not fully visible from the tees.....GPS unit only gives yardages to green. I wish I had a yardage book for a couple of the holes. On the 10th, we were glad to have a marshal who explained the split fairway and associated yardages. Could have used that help on a couple other holes, as no one in our group had previous experience there.

Had to stay on cart path due to wet course. I have a bad back and if I would have known before I got there would have canceled. Had to walk to much.

The course was challenging, just enough traps and water . The greens were tough, and the course was in remarkable condition. The staff was second to none in help and communication considering it was a holiday.

The course was in great condition. Stuck behind women's golf league. We waited on every shot. Round took 5 hours during the week! Couldn't get any ryhtm in game. Shoot, then wait.Would try again when league is not ahead of us.

Not bad for the money (at the discounted rate). Course was in decent shape, but it's a short track with mediocre (cut long and dry) fairways. Tight but fair layout. Greens were fast and full of ball marks. Very slow play, even for a Sunday, and the ranger didn't appear to do anything to speed things up. Staff overall was very average; ranger and starter were not friendly and the beverage cart came by twice in 5 hours, flying right past us the second time. The clubhouse was nice, it looks like it had been remodeled recently. There are better (and worse) options in the area.

Course conditions were great and the weather was perfect. First time playing this course and we will bebsck

course was in great shape with challenging greens and some tight fairways.

Course was in nice shape...unfortunately my wife and got behind a very slow 3 some. The rangers came out to us and we're very apologetic and polite...we didn't care that much because it was such a nice night. They even told us to jump them and go a few holes ahead. I really like this course..:except for that first par 5...brutal hole!

It was our first time out for the year so it was just nice to be out there. The course just opened the day prior so not everything was out and available. No ball washers was probably the biggest disappointment. course was not bad all things considered.

Blue tees are around 6200 yards but course design
Is nice. Fallen leaves are well removed this fall season.

Played this course in the past and always leave feeling I could have scored better. The greens and pin placements are tough which lead to several three putts. The conditions and pace were excellent.

This course has the best front desk, starters and rangers. Play on the back nine was slow so the ranger moved us up a hole or two and we played the missed holes when done.

Super friendly and helpful people.

well the staff is friendly but the pace of play was very slow. Sunday afternoon weather is beautiful. I have not played this course in over 20 years and now I remember why. SLOW PLAY. They mixed up walkers and riders in one foursome and it backed up play. The ranger paid little attention and did nothing.

Great staff and very challenging course. Many tough driving challenges and the greens were lightening!

Arrived early to have lunch and make an afternoon of it. Web page said they had the Fox Den for food. Only one lady behind the counter to try to serve everyone including golfers at the turn. Place was less than clean.
Was told might get on early in club house, turns out got off l5 min. late. Waited the whole round. Starter and ranger were poor. Ranger complained about cart being off path where carts had clearly been crossing, but did nothing about moving play along. Place is close to home, course was unimpressive (greens were in good shape), but probably won't play again. Too many other better courses in area.