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4.4
834 Reviews (834)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
92.3%
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787 out of 834 reviews
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4.2
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Conditions
4.3
Value
3.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.9
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
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4.3
33 Reviews (33)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
87.9%
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Course Highlights
This Donald Ross design delivers a beautifully maintained layout with fast greens, well-kept fairways, and abundant bunkers that keep the challenge elevated. Knowledgeable staff consistently earn high praise for offering helpful course tips and making rounds welcoming for first-timers.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6321 yards
Slope 136
Rating 76.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1901
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect Theodore J. Moreau (1901) Donald Ross (1917) David Esler (2001) James Foulis (1901) Tom Bendelow (1909) Willie Watson (1912)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.Collared shirts are required. Denim is not accepted. No tank tops or halter tops. No gym, running, or basketball shorts.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.4
834 Reviews (834)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 24
Patio Dining 21
19th Hole Specials 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 40
Undulating Greens 29
Narrow Fairways 14
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 30
Locals 26
Walkers 21
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 30
Convenient to the City 26
In the 'Burbs 26

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Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Nevada Advisor
First Time Playing

Love the old school course

Ravisloe is just fantastic. Designed by the legend Donald Ross. I believe it’s Ross’ only designed public track in Illinois. Take a very flat piece of land and make it exceptional. Awesome fairway and greenside bunkers with tough elevated greens. I’ll be honest several years ago I wasn’t a fan. Mainly because I could never score well. You shouldn’t rate a course that way but sometimes frustrating tracks can do that to you. I’ve learned how to play Ravisloe and continue to appreciate this gem each and every time I return. Love a course that you don’t have to mindlessly pull driver each time. I played last week May 2019 and was shocked on how great the conditions were. Chicagoland has been pounded by rain and the only issue was deep into the rough which was soggy and drenched but almost every course this year has had that issue. Played with a friend and finished under 3 hours. Bunkers were absolutely incredible, unfortunately I was in quite a few to experience them. Plenty of sand so bottoming out your wedge wasn’t an issue. Greens were a touch slow due to the damp conditions but rolled perfectly.

The huge old oak trees are just awesome throughout the entire property. Definitely recommend this course especially if they continue with their tip top maintenance.

Well done Ravisloe.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/19/2019

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you chose Ravisloe to improve your game over the years. We look forward to seeing you here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Seeetswinging

Love this course, one of my favorite on the south side. If you can get a hit deal for cost of a round of golf, this can be the best deal ever!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/23/2019

We're happy to learn Ravisloe is one of your favorite courses! We're glad you found value in our course.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun course!!

I just enjoy this place!! Staff is super friendly, and the course is just a blast to play!! Greens were in great shape as well!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/19/2019

Thank you for your excellent review of our golf course and staff! We hope to see you out on the course again soon.

Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Great Donald Ross course

The course was in good condition considering the previous weeks rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 05/23/2019

We're glad you enjoyed the course conditions. Be sure to book your next tee time soon!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent

Course is amazing. Staff is excellent. Price is right.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/29/2019

Thank you for the 5-star review! We're glad you found value in our course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

alot of sand

Course was in great shape. Greens were good sized and fast. Fairways gave you alot of roll. Rough alittle long. Carts are electric and run great. Close by traffic on front 9 aliittle annoying but tolerable.

Really enjoyed the course-very little water in play but bunkers all over!

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 04/29/2019

Thank you for the 5 stars. We're glad you enjoyed the greens as well as the carts. We hope to see you again very soon!

Played On
Reviews 74
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the par 3’s

Love this place could play everyday and not get tired of playing here every round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/29/2019

Thank you for the wonderful review! Why not come every day this Summer? Sounds like a great idea, we'll see you there!

Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Donald Ross course

Course was in good condition, greens were average.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 04/30/2019

Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad you enjoyed the course conditions. Be sure to give us another shot soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 04/30/2019

Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Early in the season

Course wasn't in the best shape, certainly not as good as usual. However, early in the season, and greens hadn't been cut yet. Front 9 pace was great, however, backed up later in day as a foursome wouldn't let a twosome play through. Ranger would have been helpful.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always great

Challenging course at reasonable rate. What more can you ask for? We will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/08/2019

We're glad you enjoyed the challenge the course has to offer. We look forward to your next tee time with us!

Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Indiana Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Never Disappoints

Course was in good early season shape. Greens rolled surprisingly well.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 03/25/2019

Hi u818949553. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us. We will inform the entire team, so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Cold but still golfing...

Just wanted to take a minute to thank the young starter that came out on such a cold day. He was nice enough to give us a cart with a wind cover on it. Sure made the morning more bearable!! Course was in great shape but frozen. Still had a nice time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/14/2018

Hi Thomas, Thank you for leaving Ravisloe Country Club a raving review. We're always happy to go above and beyond for customers. Come back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor showing by rangers and manager

While we all experience frost delays in the Chicago area during this time of year, sometimes the management and rangers need to coordinate to do things and treat people equally, whether it is a paying customer or your employees. Several customers who have already payed and have been waiting over 1 hour watched one of your employees drive out to the tenth tee and start playing while over 16 people stood at the first tee and were not allowed to tee off of 10th hole after your employee started on the 10th hole. The excuse we were given by the ranger was that he was an employee only playing 3 holes before he starts working at noon! Are you kidding me? And then you do not allow payed customers to follow an employee that conditions were playable for him to tee off at 11:10. Unbelievable. I play this course 7-10 times a year and I often bring and pay for my father in law. Let’s call it a dozen rounds a year, plus beverages, lunch from time to time and range balls as well. That is $1,000 of my business alone that you will never see from me. We left your course with a rain check because we were told a refund was not possible. Crazy. We left and walked onto Coyote Run at 11:35 and finished before 2pm. I will play your course one more time with my rain check, but will never spend another dollar there. Shameful

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/10/2018:
Hello, Thank you for providing your feedback. We would like to apologize for falling short of your expectations. Please allow us to make it up to you in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 10/09/2018:
Hello, Thank you for leaving Ravisloe Country Club an awesome 5-star rating. Please book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good Donald Ross course

Kudo's Ravisloe management! The staff was exceptional. Although we played on a Golf Now tee time we were treated like a member. Thanks for stepping up your game.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/28/2018:
Hi Bob, We are glad to hear that we met your overall expectations in the pace of play, staff friendliness, course layout, course conditions, value for the money and off-course amenities. Book your next tee time with us soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

No Marshalls

Finished a 4:45 hr round. There were no Marshall’s on the course almost every hole from the 2 hole on we had 2-4 4 sums on every hole. Finally i called the pro shop on hole 11 because we had 4 4sums on this par 3 hole. Some guy showed up talked to 2 groups and left, but never monitored their pace. One person in our 4 some quit playing after hole 12 due to very slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/25/2018:
Hello, Thank you for providing your feedback. We would like to apologize for the pace of play. We will address your comments with our management team. Please allows us to make it up to you in the near future.
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