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3.5
722 Reviews (722)
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1 Stars
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Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.5
53.8%
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514 out of 722 reviews
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2.9
15 Reviews (15)
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Conditions
2.5
Value
2.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
40.0%
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3.4
52 Reviews (52)
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Conditions
3.1
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Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.2
50.0%
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26 out of 52 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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3.5
722 Reviews (722)

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 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thank you for the fantastic rating! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/02/2025

We appreciate your 5-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for more memorable moments!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't believe the older reviews!

Prior to playing, we read so many negative reviews and glad we didn't believe them! Sure.Several of the bunkers were a little tough, a little hard.But overall, the course was in great condition. We've been playing all around the southland and I would say, this course was in the best shape of any of the courses we've played.So far this year (Cog Hill, Old Oak, Silver Lake, Green Garden, Coyote Run)

We expected play to be a little slower because of the holiday.We got out early.Unfortunately, it took us almost 5 1/2 hrs to play eighteen holes, 1/2 our foursome.called it after 14 holes, it would have been nice to see a ranger.

Will definitely play again, maybe not when we have other plans!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/02/2025

We appreciate your positive feedback! It's great to hear you enjoyed the course despite some challenges. We understand the pace of play can be a concern, and your comments will help us improve. We look forward to welcoming you back for another round soon!

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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers are dirt, not sand, and borderline unplayable

Always a difficult challenge, and the greens were rolling well. However, for the price tag, the course conditions were sub par. The bunkers were deplorable, most with standing water and had to be dropped out of. Goose poop on tons of holes on the front.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the challenge and greens but apologize for the conditions you experienced. Your insights are invaluable as we strive to improve the course and facilities. We hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is great but bunkers need a little better attention.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thanks for your feedback, Kent! We're glad you enjoyed the course. We appreciate your input about the bunkers and will definitely look into improving their maintenance. Hope to see you back on the greens soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thank you for your rating, Steven6598588! We appreciate your support and are always looking to enhance the experience for our guests. If you have any specific thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share them with us. We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pace of play always awful

Never played here where the round wasn't under 4 hours and 45 minutes. Father's Day round was 5 hours and 15 minutes not even including the 'delay.' Great course with terrible bunkers, but not going back to this place for a long while. You can get similar value elsewhere

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Needs Work

Not the caliber I would expect from a course that charges $100+ on weekends. Conditions overall reminded me of a local muni. The bunkers in particular were atrocious; basically mud pits. Fairways and greens were ok but showing signs of excessive play. 5 hour round with 9 minute tee intervals caused backups on nearly every hole. On the bright side the staff were friendly overall and apologetic for the delays. I have had better experiences here in the past and hoping this is a one-off.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course layout is very good

I hope Golf Club owners should fixed 11th hole stone wall ASAP.

Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your concern about the 11th hole stone wall. Rest assured, we're looking into it and will work to ensure the course remains in top shape for all our guests. Your support means a lot to us!

Played On
Reviews 38
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/02/2025

Thanks for the 4-star rating, Batdan11! We appreciate your support and are glad you enjoyed your experience. We’re always looking to improve and hope to see you again soon for an even better visit!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Sad to see conditions this bad

Course has not been maintained. No sand in multiple bunkers. Still full of leaves from fall. What used to be a great course falling into disrepair.

Staff was wonderful and friendly as always. Pace was OK - played front in 90 minutes, back was on pace for 2+ but left early due to conditions

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/14/2025

Thank you for your feedback, alloy44. We appreciate your kind words about our staff. We're sorry to hear about the course conditions and are actively working to address these issues. Your input is valuable to us as we strive to improve and maintain the quality of our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For $100 you would expect there to be someone who is monitoring and enforcing the pace of play. We played for 5 hours. Also there is no water on any holes.

Otherwise the course was well kept and beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not What It Used To Be

I've played Ruffled Feathers several times over the past few years, although not in 2024. First time there this year and the course is a shadow of what it used to be. You can see what it was, with a challenging layout, water running down the sides of several holes, tight fairways, and plenty of bunkers.

However, 2/3 of the bunkers barely had any sand, the tee boxes are already torn up, and the condition just looks rough. Good luck finding a rake for bunkers. Some $$$ needs to be invested to restore the course to what it used to be, because, as of now, it's not in much better condition than a muni course. For $50-$75 on a weekend, sure. Any more than $75 with cart...I don't see how it's worth the $$$.

Also, none of the concessions were open at 5:45 on a Thursday. So no opportunity for any food or drink on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good but not the course it use to be.

Played here several years ago and it was very well kept. Not so much today but still a very challenging track. Got a deal on fees or would not have paid full price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/17/2025

Thanks for your feedback, eJl5NHJA4tcIjyLiZqLw! We appreciate your loyalty and are glad you enjoyed the challenge of the course. We're committed to improving our course conditions and hope to make your next visit even better. Your insights help us grow!

Played On
Reviews 24
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course- Very Tough Course - Great Value

The layout makes the course very challenging- highly recommended for skill players- not am easy course - great value for the money

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/10/2025

Thanks for your fantastic review, u3707244! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the challenging layout and found great value in the course. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you back for another round soon!

Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice experience

Staff and the general condition of the course were nice.

Aerating the greens took away from the experience.

Should offer a discount when it affects the conditions.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/08/2025

Thanks for your feedback, gtrain87! We're glad you enjoyed the staff and course conditions. We understand that aeration can impact your experience, and we appreciate your suggestion about discounts. We’re always looking to improve, so your insights are valuable to us!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/08/2025

Thank you, RQ2000! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience with us. Your positive rating motivates our team to keep delivering excellent service. Looking forward to seeing you again!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/03/2025

Thanks for your rating, u314160272929! We appreciate your support and are glad to know you had a positive experience with us. If you have any suggestions or thoughts in the future, we’d love to hear them. Your input helps us continue to improve!

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Faded feathers

Pretty tired. The bunkers were hardpan dirt with ruts from the tractor. Very few staff. Electric carts with no GPS. No ranger to nudge the pace of play. They have become an event space for people that want to have a baby shower-- no parking spaces available. Does not merit the $85 I spent on the round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 04/29/2025

Dwatkins001, thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate your insights. We're actively working on improvements, including course conditions and staffing. Your input helps us enhance our services, ensuring a better experience for all our guests.

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