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490 Reviews (490)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
18
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
89.8%
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436 out of 490 reviews
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5.0
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.2
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Conditions
4.1
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6943 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Stonewolf Golf Club is one of only four courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in Illinois and Missouri and it is also one of his only public access designs. Nicklaus created a shotmaker's layout with a variety of different holes. He also incorporated his signature style of bunkering, which you'll remember for their shape, design, and placement. This is not a golf course where you'll be able to just grip it and rip it. Thoughtful strategy and careful club selection off the tees are essential for doing well. Stonewolf Golf Club opens with a tough trio of holes, ending with a short par 4 that requires a forced carry to a severe green that features a tricky elevation change right in the middle of the surface. There is also a lateral hazard on the left, and five bunkers bordering the right side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1997) Bruce Borland

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.3
490 Reviews (490)
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Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Always Great

Course is in prestine condition with tightly cut fairways and well manicured greens. This course is definitly my fsvorite local course and I would highly reccomend it to anyone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Will be back

Tees, fairways, and greens all in great shape and for a great price. Will be returning to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Love it!!!!

Great challenging course, will force you to make desicisons on layup or go for it. Make sure you know your carry distance on this course and which way the greens slope because your ball if misplaced will roll right off the green then your in trouble because the green are surronded by bunkers. Take advantage of their fly over. Worth the price if this is to much for you try Clinton Hill. Havnt played Far Oaks yet but i think is a much better course then the overrated Gateway National but Ping to Callaway compared to Spencer T.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Food deal

They had a tournament that caused the place of play to come to a slow crawl but had a go back to #1 so we were still done in 4hrs. Fun layout!

Conditions Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ask about greens before you book

The greens were in pretty good shape, but it was obvious they were fighting not to lose them. The greens were very slow and there were alot of temporary fans being used on the greens. Other than this the course was in good shape. The bunkers need to be redone, more dirt than sand. Pace of play was excellent, three hours on a thursday afternoon.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Number of golfers

I feel like there were too many players on course yesterday, it took well over 4 hours to play. Other than that things were pretty nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Beatiful Course, Buit The First Few Holes Have Blind Shots!

It was a very clean and scenic course. We played during "Cart Path Only" conditions, which means we did ALOT of walking to our golf balls out in the fairways. Greens and fairways were in awesome shape after all of the heavy rains. Green speed was consistent on all 18 holes! The first few holes had some blind shots to the fairway or green. Once you got past the 5th hole, everything was visible after that. The layout was unique. A few of the holes were so secluded that we only saw the hole we were on (trees). A few holes were next to houses. A good mix. Many fairways are narrow, or appear narrow. If you can keep the ball straight, you will score well. Pace of play was slow, probably due to cart path only. Took us almost 5 hours for 18. Enjoyed the rolling hills - Not a course you will walk!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Toughest first four holes in the area!

Toughest first four holes in the area! Chris and his staff do a wonderful job making you feel like you're a member. Brian and his staff keep the course in outstanding shape. Pay attention to the yardage markers off the key box on the first four holes or you can put up some big numbers. Definitely a shot makers course. This is not a course to break out the big stick and spray it or you will quickly find yourself in either a hazard, bunker, or four holes or you can put up some big numbers. Definitely a shot makers course. This is not a course to break out the big stick and if you spray it you will quickly find yourself in either a hazard, bunker, or OB! Love the WOLF!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful

I enjoyed this course a lot! It was a little wet from the storms the previous evening but that honestly was my only complaint. And I don't even hold it against them. Nice signage, cart paths were in fairly good condition, tee boxes and greens looks well taken care of.
A bit challenging on some holes but it only makes you better! I'll definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good challenging course

The tee boxes were in good shape. The cart path is all concrete. The fairways were almost all in good shape. There were spots here and there that needed attention, but overall in good shape. Good variety of hole layouts. Made for a fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

One of the nicest courses in the area. Very tough, sand protecting the greens. Can't wait to go back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Somewhat over priced.

Got green fee for $35 on a hot deal. Fairways were in poor shape. Greens were nice though. The majority of the Bunkers were washed out, but I did see the grounds crew working on it. Would have been worth $20 tops.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful course!

This course was in great condition and the staff was friendly. I look forward to playing here again soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very challenging

Great time lot's of different holes to play very good shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 95
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing

Great layout

Zoyza fairways were ok as it is not warm enough to grow turf
Greens were in great shape-rolled and cut today. True and relatively fast
Check in was very fast! Staff did good!
Played in four hours but jumped around to do so-no problem! Very enjoyable round !

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

eXCEELENT VIEW

THE VIEW OF COURSE S FANTASTIC. THe couse condition is OK.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stonewolf

Nice course, well kept. Enjoyed playing there. It can be priced too high at times.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Exceptionally Designed, Great Challenge

Preface this review with the fact it was 35* and overcast with a slight breeze the day after New Year's. There was a group teeing off right before us and another starting 20 min later so the staff (very friendly btw) let us start on 10, so we didn't run into anyone all day! Obviously since it is winter it was cart path only, but that was the only thing that slowed pace. Also, since it was winter I won't focus on course condition, though it was very much playable. Now, the best part for last...what an absolute gem of a design...drastic elevation changes, forced carries, undulating greens, strategically placed/deep bunkers, water challenges all in a magnificently beautiful setting! I can't wait to play it again in season!!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great variety

I wasn't sure which tees to play, so I picked the middle (blue). I will move back a set when I play there again, but it was nice not feeling beat up when I was finished. The course was in good shape despite recent heavy rain. The greens were slower than I expected, but with the multiple levels that was probably a good thing. Lots of elevation change throughout made the club selection on the tee very important. I really enjoyed the variety of holes. The short par 4's make for a fun round. I play very fast when I'm alone. Two groups let me play through with no trouble, and was able to play in 2 1/2 hours before it got dark. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great layout; not so great conditioning

The layout and routing are really interesting and often challenging. Greens where very good to excellent; fairways were good, but I have played better zoysia. Some of the traps were horrible; hard packed; bottomed out next to french drains. Signs that indicated to me that staffing of maintenance might be less than needed.
Would probably play again because of how interesting the layout is, but certainly would expect better conditions in traps (since there are so many).

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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