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3.5
724 Reviews (724)
5 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
53.4%
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514 out of 724 reviews
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2.9
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Conditions
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.1
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3.4
46 Reviews (46)
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
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Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
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50.0%
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23 out of 46 reviews
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Course Highlights
Ruffled Feathers features a highly regarded layout with tight fairways, water hazards, and a challenging design that consistently earns strong praise. Friendly staff and complimentary range balls add genuine value to the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6898 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7

Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont is conveniently situated just a half hour outside downtown Chicago. Pete Dye and his son P.B. collaborated to design the course, making it the only Dye design in the Chicago area. A well thought-out strategy will be greatly rewarded on this challenging layout and bad shots made without any thought will be severely punished. This is definitely not a golf course where you can just grip it and rip it. The fairways are fairly straight and forgiving, but most of the approach shots play to tricky elevated greens. There are also strategically placed bunkers framing the greens and water hazards come into play on several holes as well. Ruffled Feathers Golf Club's par 3s have a reputation for being particularly challenging. But depending on how windy it is, the final hole might present the most formidable challenge.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect P. B. Dye (1991) Pete Dye (1991) Chris Gray (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, slacks or bermuda length shorts

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.5
724 Reviews (724)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 33
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 30
Locals 17
Entertaining Clients 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 12

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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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RF

Good course that's in good shape. I will play frequently.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

WOW!

Probably the best course I have ever played. Only other courses that come close to this for me are Aurora Country club, TPC Deere Run, and the General. Ruffled Feathers beats them all in my opinion. Its very challenging and about 12/18 holes could be considered signature holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Getting back to what it used to be

Took my dad for early father's day and was paired up with a couple good guys. The course was in really nice shape, much better than last year. The greens were rolling slower than expected for the reputation I remember RF had, but greens were in nice shape overall. Some bunkers were nice and some were brutal but lots of rain lately so prob hard to keep up. I was hoping to shoot around 90 but shot a 94 after a 10 on 18, ouch. Thanks Tin Cup for inspiring me not to take a drop! Need more TVs in the bar. I'd play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace

5 hr round!!! Not one ranger ever came around.... It's a shame because it's such a nice course!

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 10-14
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

No rangers, SLOW PLAY

Groups before us that day did not repair ball marks on greens. This was really bad conditions all greens poor.
Too many tee times crammed together. A ranger should have had groups pick up speed or skip holes.
Not like it used to be in the old days. Needs much work done . Glad I used Golf Now for price. Bad hot dog :(

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 20-24
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Tough course, in great shape

The course has strategically placed bunkers, several water hazards, a few forced carries off the tee, and large, undulating greens. A definite challenge, but fun to play

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

good condition

Course was in good condition comparative to last year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Would Play Again

I was really excited to play this Pete Dye design, though it seems that they might not have the budget to keep up the conditions at the level to really see this course shine. Still, it's a course worth playing and I intend to do it again. The only problem was there wasn't a starter (it was a Friday afternoon)-- I was a single and supposed to be paired with another single but he took off 20mins early and caused some delays for the rest of us. Otherwise the staff was very friendly and competent.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track!

Lucked out for a round at $36.00. Great Value and course is in good conditions beside evident heavy rains as of recent. Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ruffled Feathers

Course was in great shape. A lot of rain in past few days limited us to cart path only, but overall great experience.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course condition

The course is in the best shape it has been in years. Great experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track

Never played because it was too expensive. Great place to play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

SPRING GOLF AT A GREAT PACE

Course was in good shape and the pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenges seen and unseen

Good challenges on every hole; some very good shots end up in a hazard you cannot see. Higher rating if carts had GPS to see what you're up against to plan your approach.
Green consistency good; would be better if all players repaired their ball marks.
Rangers need to help keep pace as we waited for groups ahead on all but 4-5 holes.
As a single player, have enjoyed my GolfNow pairings with really nice people.
I'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 48
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A Beautiful and Difficult Course

First time playing here and overall i liked this course. The fairways, greens, and tee boxes were maintained very nicely. Tight Fairways make for a difficult scoring round.

This course will make u use every club in the bag to navigate efficiently. Lots of water in play and holes 16/17/18 might b the three toughest holes coming in in Chicago area.

I wish the course could offer at least a yardage book for sale in pro shop because there is no GPS or even 150 stakes in fairways.

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

April 1 @ Ruffled

Considering it was April 1 and nothing has had a chance to grow yet, the course was in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The outstanding undulations and hazards

Although I have only been golfing for 2 years I have had the pleasure of playing in excess of 40 courses. Although it is now nearing winter I managed to pick up my final round at probably the best course I've played for a mere $28. The fall had taken its normal toll upon the greens and fairways yet this course was outstanding to play. The fairways were very varied, there was water in almost every hole and I can safely say there was more bunkers than I've ever seen on 18 holes. During the spring and summer months I am sure this course will excel and would be worth the full green fees of $96. Overall I would give the course a solid 9 out of 10. Only let down was the lack of food on offer on the turn.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course with perfect weather to play

It was a gorgeous weather to play wonderful course... The course was somewhat challenging in water hazards but it took the time of playing hardly find out the ball because of lots of fallen leaves. Anyhow, it was nice...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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
Previously Played

Nice Track.

A lot of rain has fallen this past week, but the fairways were playable about 85% of the time.
Played solo working my way thru only two groups. Played in 2:45! A miss hit on 18 cost me my sub 80 round.
One of my favorite places to drive (50 min) to. And they always have some discounts going on.
Slope of 132 from middle tees. So you need course management to score.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging & Beautiful

Ruffled Feathers is one tough golf course with several holes that have blind shots as well as undulating fairways &:fast greens. Be prepared to think your way through a round of golf or you could be in a lot of trouble. However the course is fair to the forward tee boxes & tough on some of the other tee boxes forcing players into hitting over long stretches of marsh areas. Conditions of the course we're excellent but some of the bunkers had small pebbles in them instead of sand.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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