Ruffled Feathers Golf Club

I’ll start by saying I agree with recent poor reviews about the status of their bunkers. Which is frustrating because the amount of bunkers throughout the course. Majority of them need a complete overhaul.

The rest of the course is in good shape especially for the time of the year and the amount of recent rain the area has received. I really enjoy the layout of the course and you get to hit a variety of shots. Greens are playing well and overall I have enjoyed both the rounds I have played there this year. Pace of play has been on point both times.

They have a hybrid tee system if you aren’t a big hitter but also too skilled to play the yellow tees throughout. The staff is great. The club house is updated and clean. Bathrooms are always pristine. No GPS in the carts but they are newer and well maintained. The practice areas are a nice touch to the facility with complementary range balls and a short game practice area.

I really hope they get the bunker situation figured out. Hard to recommend the course to others for the price point until they are cleaned up. I will be back this year in hopes they have them figured out.

Honestly I was pretty confused. We were told that the course was cart path only, however all the small tiny ponds/trenches near the greens were all dried up, so not sure why it would be cart path only when all the mud pits around the greens didn’t even have enough water to be a hazard. Or maybe my assessment of those hazards was wrong and they were intended to be sand traps- who the heck knows- they all were mud pits with tire marks and massive clumps/stones throughout. Greens were honestly the bright spot, given they were firm and had grass. However they were pretty bumpy and now at near true. I would say compared to other courses near by this should be 30$ round not 95$. But for the price they charge I would rather put a shotgun to my head then play it again. Rip Ruffeled feathers your on the never play again list.

Played RF 20 years ago, it was amazing, played it 5 years ago it was in terrible shape. Played it Wednesday and it was even worse. I had heard that they had put in a bunch of money, if they did you can’t tell. Bunkers are completely unplayable, greens are in rough shape, even for April in Chicago. Staff was mid. Free range balls we’re nice, but too many other places to play for that kind of money.

I got a great rate because it was before the season opened. The greens were slow but that was to be expected. The fairways were in really nice condition. The bunkers unplayable because of rain 2 days earlier. I will definitely come back and give this track another play.

An interesting Pete Dye design, with a few silly holes but a few beautiful ones too. But the course is in just ok shape and the bunkers are TERRIBLE. Most have 6" of water in them and the dryish ones are concrete. With Cog and Old Oak nearby, can't understand who would choose this course in the neighborhood.

Caught this on a Hot Deal on a Sunday afternoon in October. Rate of play was a bit slow but I believe it was really busy that day. Tee boxes, fairways were well maintained. Most difficult course I’ve played from a Slope perspective but still a great course to play for all handicaps

Although the course had many water hazards, it was well-maintained and had a luxurious atmosphere.

The couse was beautiful except for the sand traps which were horrendous. Apparently they dont want to fix the drainage in the traps. This ruined the entire day not worth the money.

I played Ruffled Feathers about 5 years ago and was happily surprised how good it is now become. I believe they put a lot of money into it and the whole course and experience is great. Free Range Balls, Great quality conditions (tee boxes, greens, fairways, etc.). All great experience! Do NOT trust the rating on GolfNow - it was a 4.5-5 star course.

Bunkers were unplayable. No gps/screen in the carts. With those 2 things it’s hard to justify the price.

This is a handsome golf course. Lot of forced layups and interesting green and fairway complexes. The positives stop there.

Everytime I come to RF I feel like the staff feels like theyre doing me a favor letting me out on the course- no hospitality and no focus on the experience.

Not a walkable course - even if you're the first tee off on saturday morning - too spread out between holes.

Lastly, the course was in brutal shape. Standing water in every bunker, aerated and hairy/uneven tee boxes, greens bouncing all over the place.