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4.1
483 Reviews (483)
5 Stars
153
4 Stars
224
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
26
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
88.8%
Recommend this course
405 out of 483 reviews
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4.4
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
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2
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0
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.8
95.2%
Recommend this course
20 out of 21 reviews
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4.2
60 Reviews (60)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
91.7%
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55 out of 60 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
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs 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.

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4.1
483 Reviews (483)
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Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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First Time Playing

Typical Northshore Course

The course is in great shape. Big hitters won't get much club variety out here. The greens were aerated recently but they rolled alright. My putts held their line just fine for the most part. It's no different from many of the courses in the surrounding area, pretty flat with some dog legs thrown in and tree lined (but not many/pretty open). I chalk it up to a typical outing course. I would definitely play it again though. I enjoyed it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great golf

The course and people were friendly. Too bad my game was not as good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

How much fun

We love playing at Lake Bluff G.c. It is changing, staff is great. We can play in less than 4 hours.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

really enjoyed the round

First timer. I took daughter and her friends to Six Flags, the last weekend before school, researched and found this course in the vicinity for myself. Wow, what a treat. Not difficult 2nd shot generally speaking, but the green is a bit challenging, especially playing the first time. Just about all of them are slopping one way or another. At least twice landed perfectly only to see the ball rolling off green completely. Beautiful course overall, 2nd par 3 on back 9 is breathtaking. I will definitely come back given opportunity.

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

Great Experience

friendly staff well matched with a fun course.

First time golfing here. Found it to be very nice. Greens were in great condition.

Not a lot of trouble off the tee so good place for those learning the game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Course with Great Staff!

My buds and I played this course recently and had a great experience. The moment I walked into the clubhouse I was greeted by the woman at the counter and she pretty much already had my Golf Now reservation ready to go. Plus she gave me free bags of golf tees with a smile! The course was in great condition and the greens played very professional. We went around 11am and had a great pace with no rush. Overall this is a great course for intermediate players up for some challenging holes!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Last Minute Bargain

I found the GolfNow Hot Deal at 10 am on a Sunday and was playing at 1:30 pm the same day for $24!

Course was in very good condition. Greens were true and had some speed, fairways were as good as can be.

Plan to keep this on the radar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Those green

The courses layout if fairly wide open. As a result, getting on the green is not that difficult, however, finishing each hole with only a two putt on the fast moving greens can be a challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good, but a little pricey

Haven't played this course in a couple years, but it was in great shape and getting out as the second group and behind a twosome we didn't have any wait on shots which is always good. Seems like a lot of courses on the North Shore are pricey, but this one is worth the few extra bucks compared to some of the others. Not too open, but not too tight either. It's a fair course as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

lake blubb gc.

This course was in fantastic shape. The greens were fair but very hard to read. Very narrow fairways and if you miss them your most likely going to punch out and cost yourself a stroke.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Wonderful mature course. Hugegreens in great shape, fast with subtle breaks. Unbelieveabe bent fairays. Love the quiet eletrict carts. Old school coourse, no houses few paved cart paths.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the price

The course layout is very nice, open fairways but fast greens. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants a bit of a challenge. The course played at a nice pace, I'm very happy with my experience. Looking forward to playing there agin.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Outstanding Track

If you like a more open course that will still challenge you, then look no further. This track will be on my monthly cycle for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

course in great shape

The course was in great shape, manicured fairways, greens were good, nice layout, not overly difficult, fair test

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

One Of The Best

The course was excellent and well maintained. The greens were moderately fast and the fairways were ample for the type of hole you were playing. The rough was penal (just the way I like it).

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

flawless greens!

Course was in great shape and pace of play was good. What more can you ask for?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Nice track

Nice little "old" course tucked away in Lake Bluff just off rte 176. Course conditions were good. Only negative was there were a few greens that had bare spots where the pin was set. Groundskeeper could've thought this through and placed pins in the better conditioned parts.

No drivers on driving range.

Place is scoreable. I will return.
Price points... $33 weekday $40 weekend.
I got Hot Deal.

BTW , there's a good chicken rotisserie restaurant on rte 176 around the corner.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun

Good times. Greens were slow and bunkers were thin. But overall good for $22

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Thick rough..Stay in the Fairways

Front Nine layout somewhat odd in the routing. Back Nine much better...holes on back nine much more enjoyable and challenging. Course fairways and greens in really great shape. Rough was very unfair at 8 - 10 inches.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This course played very nice. To many stakes and roping in front of some of the greens. Fairways were in excellent condition. Greens were still sandy from top dressing but consistant. I'd play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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