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4.2
373 Reviews (373)
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
129
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.3
90.4%
Recommend this course
332 out of 373 reviews
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4.1
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.1
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.1
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
89.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 28 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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Fox Lake Country Club
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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

4.2
373 Reviews (373)

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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Reviews 99
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
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Previously Played

Played here 5-6 times a year for the last 5 years or more. Only comments: Since they reopened the fairways and rough have been extremely hard/dry which makes it a little tough hitting off concrete. (Along with having at least 10-12 balls coming within 15ft of me during this round. Personally don't care about that as its never been that bad before but makes sense with the hard surface) Saying that ill still always play there, just hope it'll improve in the future.

*Cart girl's always great, especially Jen from this past Sunday

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Golf

great course, nice friendly people. Quite and soothing atmosphere

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 98
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
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
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Reviews 1
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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 266
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 266
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 14
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
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