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3.8
310 Reviews (310)
5 Stars
93
4 Stars
148
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
76.9%
Recommend this course
254 out of 310 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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3.6
70 Reviews (70)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
71.4%
Recommend this course
50 out of 70 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6589 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.3

Situated on Chicago's scenic North Shore, Lake Bluff Golf Club has become a "must-play" destination in the area. First opened in 1968, the course has a classic layout with front and back nines that are very different. The front nine provides a gentle start. The terrain is mostly flat and the holes are straightforward. As you move onto Lake Bluff's back nine there is more up and down and consequently the challenges are greater. Don't get too comfortable on the first half of the golf course because you'll need your wits about you for the second. Trees line the narrow fairways and the tricky greens all slope in one direction or another. Accuracy is essential. Water doesn't come into play but the doglegs and strategically placed bunkers provide plenty of challenges.

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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2015 #21)

Reviews

3.8
310 Reviews (310)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Thick Rough 11
Undulating Greens 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Walkers 13
Beginners 9
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 19
Worth the Drive 16
Convenient to the City 7

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3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
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Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

Could be better

Perfect weather.
Greens were very challenging and in excellent shape....would be even better if other golfers fixed their ball marks.
Fairways were in great shape.
There were ball washers on every hole, which was nice.
The tee boxes needed to be mowed.....and this was a Saturday afternoon!!
Carts were a problem (again)....our cart was the worst EVER! The gas fumes were really bad, the engine kept backfiring and jerking the cart about, unless you were going full speed. When I complained to the guy in the pro shop, he just shrugged and said they were getting new carts in June..

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Golf

Nice course, little confusing for finding hole numbers and no paved paths. It was backed up and waited 10 minutes each holes, no Marshall to check . Otherwise good condition and well kept

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 8
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 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens are having trouble

Not sure what's happening with the greens, but they are in terrible shape.

Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 22
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fast greens

Nice long course considering this time of the year. Greens are tricky and fast.
Cart path needs repair;pretty bumpy .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Nice community course

Not too busy and good maintenance, nice round of easy golf before snow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

We had a horrible experience at this course.

We had a horrible experience at this course. Staff were so rude when we checked in and unorganized. in the middle of the course, one of our cart didn’t move at all so we called the office and the staff said that they don’t have anybody to bring another cart so he asked us to walk and get another cart. So we walked with golf bags and they didn’t offered any discount. We won’t go back this place again.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Cloudy golf day

I have played here 3x and it's always in pretty good shape. The course is well maintained and the patriots are well respected. One of my top five courses in Lake County.....

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Another Excellent Day of Gold at Lake Bluff GC

Love this course and the hot deal made it quite the deal!!
They continue to have issues having enough carts, but we got one without waiting. The big rains from last week made for some wet spots on the perimeter of the course. Greens were smooth, fast, and challenging. Course in in great shape!
Staff was super friendly and helpful.
WE NEED DRINKING WATER JUGS ON THE COURSE!!!

Will return again and again. .Love the course.

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