Ravisloe Country Club

Course is in pretty good shape, but the greens have suffered a bit lately with length and unrepaired ball marks. Small greens, some tight fairways make for a bit of a challenge, and overall course conditions are very good. People here are great

1st time out at this course and was forced to walk due to wet conditions. Had I known they have limited cart paths I would have not inquired about "cart path only" but the guy working the desk was THE most ignorant person I ever encountered at a golf course. Not only me but dude was ignorant to two people that called, my buddy and the guy before him. I bet Mr. Pleasant was like that to everyone. Another staffer came to chat and said his problem was with GN which has nothing to do with me. If you decide to shoot here be aware when entering the club house. As far as the course goes the track was in great condition and very well maintained, I would definitely go back as long as I don't have to go into the clubhouse.

Ravisloe was a private club now open to the public and operated by Billy Casper Golf. Considerable effort, apparently, has been put into sprucing the place up for weddings and similar events. While not pristine, it is very usable and the food is quite good. The course is easily walked and is the best of the three Ross designs in Chicago that I've played. Every single hole involves a challenge [often visual] requiring thought and execution and inflicting penalties [some severe] when execution is lacking. The rough is not difficult and doesn't need to be as the mature trees lining the fairways adequately penalize wayward shots. Start to finish I found it an engrossing experience. Conditioning was excellent and the practice facilities were good. The senior rate with cart on Tuesdays was $41, I believe, and that is an excellent value.

This golf course is a golfers golf course. What does that mean to me? It means that every hole appeals to the eye and the spirit of one who loves the game of golf and treasures the experience as a whole taking into account all of the elements and Ravisloe CC so beautifully delivers them all. Conditions all around were outstanding given the 30-40 minute rain deluge experienced before we teed off. I don't even need to detail any particular feature of this course because as far as I am concerned everything was just as it should be. It was a pure joy to play and I'll definitely be returning.

After just one round here I'm instantly moving Ravisloe into my personal Top 10 public favorite Chicago area golf courses which currently includes Prairie Landing, Bowes Creek, Harborside International, Heritage Bluffs, Big Run, Cog Hill, Blackstone. Highlands of Elgin, and Cantigny. Very much looking forward to returning to the experience!

Wonderful course, easy to get to (right off 294 at Halsted), and well worth the money (100 dollar day including cart and beer). The fairways are in spectacular shape, the greens are challenging, and the bunkers are deep! Has the feel of a championship style course.

Classic Donald Ross Course, ideal layout for walkers, excellent condition.

Everything you could ask for

iI recommend this course to those who enjoy a well maintained tree lined course. This 100 plus year old course has charm, challenge and meticulous care! If you want to play a round on a course with a true country club feel and friendly atmospere, Ravisloe is for you!

If you can visualize a residential setting in an old upscale historic neighborhood with a gorgeous former private country club manicured to perfection, this is the place for you! Had a wonderful day, perfect weather. Not crowded ( probably because of the normal $65 fees on a Thursday, but well worth it). Starter let me go off early and play alone, which is just fine. Pace was 3.5 hours! Course is like playing a PGA tournament course. It's a must try. Staff very friendly. Just do it!

THE WEATHER WAS FANTASTIC. THE COURSE WAS IN GREAT CONDITION AND

THE PACE WAS GREAT. HARDLY EVER WAITING TO MAKE A SHOT.

This Donald Ross design is so unique and I'm very pleased to have the opportunity to play it a few times every year, living in the Chicago area. I played the course on May 22nd and it was in absolutely perfect condition. The greens were fast and consistent, the sand traps were well manicured with the right amount of sand, and the fairways were in wonderful shape as well. Also, the staff is very courteous and go out of their way to make sure you have a great golfing experience. I highly recommend playing this course!

This course was well maintained and challenging. Not long but the greenside bunkers make it a real test. A drink cart would have enhanced the round. We booked a hot deal and that was a great value. Not sure that I'd pay full price though. I would definitely play again.

Short course, but challenging holes. All the greens are protected and you're going to want to hit it straight. Course is kept up nicely. A little pricey considering the neighboring courses, but a good place to play any day of the week.