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2.7
232 Reviews (232)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
43
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
50
Conditions
2.0
Value
3.1
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.8
48.9%
Recommend this course
142 out of 232 reviews
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3.0
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.3
59.1%
Recommend this course
13 out of 22 reviews
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2.9
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
8
Conditions
2.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
53.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns praise, and uncrowded conditions allow golfers to play at a relaxed, unhurried pace. Friendly staff greet players quickly, making for a welcoming and affordable round.

About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 71
Length 6637 yards
Slope 125
Rating 72.1

Also known as Willow Glen Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1950
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Paul Loague (2004)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $17
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2025 #11)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2021 #10)
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Reviews

2.7
232 Reviews (232)
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Staff was Rude

This course is fine in terms of conditions. Not beautiful but not unkept either. What ruined it for me was the service. The older gentleman in the clubhouse was grumpy and disrespectful to not only myself, but the other patrons who were paying ahead of me. On top of this, the beverage cart driver passed my group 3+ times without stopping. How about some employees who are excited about golf on a Saturday? An angry cashier doesn’t set the tone for players to have a fun day.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Terrible experience

My 11 year old son and I played there yesterday. It's mid-April and there was zero work done to manicure the golf course! There was no distinction between the fairway and the rough. None. There were downed tree branches everywhere. This place hasn't cut the grass since at least last year. At the turn, we decided it was unplayable. We asked for the a refund on the back nine and they refused. They didnt even offer a rain check for a later date. When I said the course was not playable, the response was "It's April what do you expect." Well, every other Illinois course is in shape to play! If you're not, then you should warn the golfers before hand that the course is in very poor shape. The response was completely un professional and insulting. I will never come back to play here again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shaggy!

Nice course. More expensive than past. No Ranger,🤷‍♂️ Shaggy tees and long rough. Hard to find balls. Could be a really good track with a little bit of care!. Cut the Grass!!!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Re visit after a couple of years

Course layout is nice, some changes were made. Much fairer, now that the 10th hole is a par 5, rather than a par 4.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The course overall is in good shape. The tee boxes need to be tended to a bit more. Always enjoy playing here.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Pleasant Day on the course

Very enjoyable course. It was fair, but challenging. Greens were okay, but not sensational. Very, very enjoyable. A very good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Played On
Reviews 9
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

I was very satisfied with my first time playing this course.

Look forward to playing it again.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day, had a great time. Played at the right time. No one ahead of us and no one behind us.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Needs lots of help

Fairways were in good shape. Rough full of dandelions and was cut way to high to find balls that rolled off fairway into early rough stages. Greens were in sad shape lots of browning.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth it for the money

It's a muni course. Back 9 is in better condition than the first 9. It is a good value for the money.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not bad for November 7th

Fairways were in really good shape.

Heavy rains prior week left as few bunkers in less than ideal conditions.

Greens had been aerated and were a mixed bag of very bumpy to little bumps.

Really like the layout of this course,

All in all considering the time of year , pretty darn good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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