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4.4
834 Reviews (834)
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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
32 Reviews (32)
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Conditions
4.3
Value
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Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
28 out of 32 reviews
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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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Ravisloe Country Club
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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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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

enjoyable course

like the feel of this old course. fairways and greens in good shape for early season round. dont need to be super long off tee, but accuracy a must - keep it in the fairways to avoid pitching out from behind the large trees. like the clubhouse,

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great round on a sunny afternoon in April

I always enjoy playing a round at Ravisloe Country Club. The course is very well maintained, the fairways are generous and the greens are challenging! The best part about it was the deep discounted price I got from Golf Now. Thanks again for the fun and savings!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Love the place

Have always loved this golf course. You can feel the history with every swing. I try to get down here at least 3-4 times a year. If I lived closer, I would play it weekly. Played in 3 1/2 hours. Greens were in real good shape for this early in the season. $27.00 (Golfnow) is basically free for this experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cant wait to play here again!

The only reason why I can't rate this course 5 stars is because it still spring time in midwest having said that I'm going to play here again summer and cant wait how the greens look like!! The course is already in a almost perfect shape for the month of April.... Lets do it ....again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Old school course with plenty of challenges

Historic course with plenty of challenges including narrow fairways, tough greens, large trees and deep greenside bunkers. Great experience even on a cold windy fall day. Course is well maintained. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Excellent Greens

Speed of greens were exceptional . If you like fast greens.

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

loved it

playing this course makes you feel like you're playing on tour ! you'll use every club in your bag,and every green is a challenge. Shot selection is critical. I loved IT

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 138
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Only Donald Ross course in the area.

Great course, in great shape. Minus the leaf problem and wind it was a good day at Ravisloe.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Glad this one is now open to the public

The course was in great condition. Tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and greens were all maintained. The deep bunkers and fast greens make this course a challenge. Staff was very friendly. This was a great value as a golfnow hot deal but I wouldn't want to pay full price. Beer is way overpriced. $30 for a six pack?!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Don Don Don!

Hard to pass up a Ravisloe hot deal for $27. Because of the cool weather the course was fairly empty and this track always a joy to play. Greens were in great shape and fast (no aeration). Tee boxes and fairways were in nice shape as well. Bunkers in pretty good shape too. The vexing D. Ross greens are always an adventure. The course was a little wet due to recent rains....that was surprising.... the first course is several weeks that played longer than normal. This place is usually too pricey for me to consider.....so thanks golfnow for the hot deal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Challenging and fun

Brought a foursome to the course. The layout and hole variety made for a fun round of golf in spite of the wet conditions we endured while on the course.. I would have to add this to our must play list to return next year..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Call this track Donald Ross lite.

Maybe my expectations for Ravisloe were too high. This is a terrific course that I would recommend at about $40 but not $70.

Don't get me wrong it is a great course that's a lot of fun to play. Donald Ross knows how to set up a hole so you cannot overpower it. You cannot just expect to drive over ll the fairway traps you have to place your shots around them. GThere are so many great courses in Chicagoland that I just don't think it's a top 5 course you can play in IL.

The greens are pretty flat and in great shape. Call this track Donald Ross lite.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great design and ownership gets it

Awesome experience, I'll be back
Staff was really friendly course in great shape and design is top notch and challenging

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best in the South Burbs

Play it often. My favorite by far. Greens in great shape (the entire course is). Seems some of the speed is coming back on them. You feel like your somewhere special when you play here. That I why it is disappointing to see the way some golfers are treating it. Cig butts left on greens. Player not repairing ball marks and divots

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

A Donald Ross gem.

What a great layout, played for the first time. Would most definitely come back again. Course was tough but fair, truly an architect's design. Bunkers were plentiful and strategy plays a big part of success. Can't wait to hit it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course and Great Value

I really enjoyed the course and feel it is hard to beat. Everything is well maintained. There is a significant amount of sand and there is lots of slope to the greens so it is nice to play with someone who has been there. That being said, Donald Ross courses put it all in front of you so there are not a lot of surprises. The course does not play very long so good chance to score if you put the ball in the fairway with any distance. It is a pleasure to walk.

I did feel the pro shop staff could have been a little more friendly. We were checking in and decided to walk instead of ride. He was pretty unfriendly with his questions and clarifications. Not a great welcome and I don't think they understand how important that front-line interaction is for courses.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Private club course/conditions

Great early Donald Ross design with many features well preserved. Good pace of play for public course. Very consistent greens for public course. Great condition other than a few tee boxes, but expected late season.

Good course for under 20 handicaps and fun because of limited lost ball areas. Real challenge is green structures and approach angles.

If you like early courses with an old school feel to them, this is the place for you. Green fees are very fair for the course you get to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Must Play

A true gem in Chicago golf. Played as a single behind 4 somes and still finished around 4 hours. Course is in great shape. First time playing it. You could see and feel the history of this course from the Clubhouse to the halfway house after the 10th hole to the classic Ross design. A must play for any golfer who enjoys the classic parkland course. Just became my favorite course in Chicago area.

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

Old School Country Club

This is a classic old school country club. Has that feel and vibe. Narrow mature tree lined fareways. Small greens fast and pitched. Hard to hold. Deep well maintained bunkers. All in very good shape as is turf. It was a very enjoyable day at the club.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape. Greens were excellent

Course was in great shape. Greens were excellent!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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