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4.3
367 Reviews (367)
5 Stars
186
4 Stars
128
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
93.2%
Recommend this course
328 out of 367 reviews
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4.3
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.3
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
96.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 25 reviews
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Course Highlights
This northern Illinois hidden gem consistently delivers immaculate conditions, a beautifully challenging layout, and smooth pace of play. Exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable staff make every round feel like a warm, memorable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6359 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1925
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Harry Hall King (1925) Dick Nugent (1973) Ken Killian (1973)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms
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Reviews

4.3
367 Reviews (367)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 9
Undulating Greens 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 7
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Fun and challenging course in pretty good condition. Was busy on Thursday morning but pace of play was pretty good. Greens were fast and tough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course

Challenging course for intermediate golfer. Picturesque, hilly, and fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
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 Fair
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

mountian goat

very hilly all kinds of lies good for learning how to hit al kinds of shots from different lies

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 261
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Hidden Beauty

This course is a real challenge! I like hard courses even if I don't score particularly well.... Lots of scenery, but if 470 yard par 4's aren't your cup of tea, play from the front tees!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 261
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Old Style Course

Front 9 is kinda boring but back 9 has much more interest. Small elevated greens in great shape. Holes and tee boxes quite close together. Nice staff and very fair price when purchasing thru Teeoff

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

pace of play

pace of paly was terrible--to have to wait on every hole to tee off--qui , did not finish the round because of it

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Loved playing this course and would definitely play again. My only issue is how close the greens and other tee boxes are.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Neglected

Had good memories of this course that I hadn’t played in 30+ years. Unfortunately, course was a major disappointment. The fairways were terrible, looked like they hadn’t been cut in days. So almost no roll-out off the tee. And the layout/tees is terrible for seniors - either 6200 or 5300 yards. The 6200 yard course had par 4’s of 415, 432 and 472 yards, and they were not downhill. No rangers, slow group ahead made it an almost 5 hour round.

On positive side, greens were well maintained, but slow, and the views were nice.

Too many other good courses around to justify a return.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 77
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Good deal

One very nice Trac. Was pleasantly surprised at the condition of the course. Always enjoyed this layout. Not an easy course by any means. I plan on returning this season if possible. Golf Now makes it very affordable..

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 155
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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