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The Evans at Canal Shores
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Also known as Evanston/Wilmette Comunity Golf Course. Previously known as Peter N. Jans Community Golf Course.
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Conditions4.0
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Value3.7
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Layout3.8
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Friendliness4.3
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Pace4.0
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Amenities3.3
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by Simon8808264 on 08/02/2024
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Photo submitted by Simon8808264 on 08/02/2024
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Photo submitted by u314160154843 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u314160154843 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161838536 on 07/08/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161838536 on 07/08/2021
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Hot coals pile next to fairway Photo submitted by u7022162 on 06/08/2021
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Photo submitted by Andrew5069224 on 08/04/2020
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Geese on the 1st Tee Box Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
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Bahai Temple view from 7th Fairway Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
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Bahai Temple from bridge at Linden Avenue Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
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Bahai Temple view from 6th Fairway Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
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9th Hole Hot Dog stand was closed today Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
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9th tee box over-water Photo submitted by chitowngolfclub on 04/06/2015
Golfer Reviews
Significantly Improved, Needs Irrigation
My wife and I really enjoyed our round at Canal Shores. The course is significantly improved over it's prior condition. However, with the hot and dry August, the need for irrigation is painfully obvious. Newly expanded greens have deteriorated, getting under a wedge was almost impossible, and teeing the ball was a test of strength. The course was in great condition the last time we played after some significant rains.
Canal Shores Evanston
The condition of Canal Shore was equivalent of golfing on concrete. 16 of the greens were so poor and unsuitable to play. The course was poorly managed, at one point there was a five some holding up pace of play. Another hole there were 5 kids riding their bicycles on the green as we were trying to tee off. On 18th hole , as we were trying to tee off, we encountered a couple walking in the middle of the fairway the entire length. We stood and watch as they had no clue of what they were doing. Throughout the entire course we encountered people walking the course with their dogs like it was a parkway. I would never recommend this course in a million years and it really has no business operating in these conditions.
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.
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.
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.
Good Outing
Canal Shores is a fun course to play. It winds through several north shore neighborhoods and is a great place to work on your game. Having a beer afterword at the American Legion is not a bad thing either.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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Food & Beverage Discount20% Off F&B -
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Exclusive Tee Time (Availability or Discounts)20% Off Green Fee
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.