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4.0
430 Reviews (430)
5 Stars
120
4 Stars
141
3 Stars
68
2 Stars
54
1 Stars
47
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.3
83.6%
Recommend this course
326 out of 430 reviews
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4.2
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
85.7%
Recommend this course
12 out of 14 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
82.6%
Recommend this course
19 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 60
Length 3612 yards
Slope 92
Rating 59.1

Also known as Evanston/Wilmette Comunity Golf Course. Previously known as Peter N. Jans Community Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
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4.0
430 Reviews (430)
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Staff is friendly and put together. Love the course history, accessibility, view and and overall vibe.

Great course for a beginner working on irons.

Greens are fine, touch fast.

Tee boxes can be a bit scrubby.

Overall very enjoyable course and I would return. Played in a pair of higher handicappers a little under 3 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review zcordes! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please as reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/19/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/19/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Community golf at its finest

Really fun, challenging, and unique course set in the heart of beautiful Evanston and Wilmette neighborhoods. Perfect for walking. Golf the way it was meant to be: fast, fun, and affordable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/19/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Terrible Condition

No way this course can be almost 4 stars. The grounds were in horrible shape. There was nothing that separated fairways or tee boxes. Many of the greens were half dirt. I could barely even get the tee in the ground it was because it was so hard. The fact they charged over over 60.00 to ride is robbery. This place either needs to put some serious money and work into the course or should just close.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please as reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
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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Commented on 08/11/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. We would the opportunity to bump those 3 stars to 5. Please come back soon and allow us to wow you on your next visit! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dead grass everywhere

Most greens are horrendous. Dead spots and random bumps that don’t belong in the natural slopes of a green. Dirt patches make putting difficult.

Many tee boxes have minimal grass and they are HARD! It’s like hitting off concrete.

Grounds crew is rude and consistently mowing during my rounds also sprinklers are on and flooding dead greens during my rounds too.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please as reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Family Friendly

This course is affordable, youth friendly, and has a nice range of yardages that require a variety of clubs for such a short course. It’s a great place for someone who is learning, and I’m envious of the kids who will grow up with this course in their backyard.

What it’s not is somewhere that has manicured fairways. A lot of the ground nearby the greens is more or less dirt patches. The greens are in poor shape. A lot of the fairways are extremely narrow and have large trees that come into play. The layout of the course is confusing, but in fairness, it doubles as a neighborhood park.

Personally, this isn’t a course I would return to. But I appreciate the service that it provides to the community and would certainly recommend it for anyone who has a young golfer learning the game.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Thank you for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours we always aim to exceed expectations. Your review will allow us to follow up in areas you voiced concern. If possible, please as reach out to us directly so we discuss your review in more detail. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good for a practice round

It's not bad if you're looking to get a practice round in but the course isn't in great condition, the fairways are narrow, and it's difficult to find the next hole in some cases. However, for a mid-week practice round alone it served its purpose.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. We would the opportunity to bump those 3 stars to 5. Please come back soon and allow us to wow you on your next visit! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

I’ve ridden my bike by and driven by over the years but never played until now. Already can’t wait to get back. So close to the city yet felt like vacation far away.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/11/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Windy but Mild

This course is made for longer irons, hybrids and some fairway woods off the tee with wedge shots into the greens. It has some challenging holes and several opportunities to make mistakes and to make pars and even birdies. Snack Shack was open and brats off the grill at the 9th hole were excellent. Long and narrow course is perfect for walking and the houses and sites that are passed are historic. Good course for all levels of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Much Improved

I have not played this course in a while, and the conditions and overall design are much improved. Very nice, shorter course you can do in 3 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/06/2020

Thank you for leaving 4 stars! We love hearing from you and are glad you had a good experience. We would love the opportunity to bump those 4 stars to 5. We hope you will come back soon so we can wow you on your next visit.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/24/2020

Thank you so much for letting us know about your recent experience. Your satisfaction is a deep concern of ours as we always aim to exceed expectations. We would the opportunity to bump those 3 stars to 5. Please come back soon and allow us to wow you on your next visit! Until then, take care!

Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/29/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Rare urban oasis!

A great, casual and short course in an urban setting, which is pretty unique. I loved seeing all the young campers learning the game; the next generation is in good hands. Also saw a huge array of birds along the canal. And almost got lucky with an ace on 13...(see photo).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/27/2020

Wow - Thank you for the five star review! We are happy to have exceeded your expectations. We love hearing from you and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to having you back again soon

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