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3.5
725 Reviews (725)
5 Stars
216
4 Stars
254
3 Stars
141
2 Stars
65
1 Stars
49
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
54.0%
Recommend this course
515 out of 725 reviews
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3.1
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
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2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.7
Value
2.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.2
38.9%
Recommend this course
7 out of 18 reviews
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3.4
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
52.2%
Recommend this course
24 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
725 Reviews (725)

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
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

The course is not well kept. Weeds on the green and Tee box.

The starter was so rude I called into the clubhouse to complain.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Enjoyed very much. Great Pete Dye Course

Great Pete Dye Course. Staff very friendly. Felt welcome from the time we got to the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Ruffled Feathers not what it used to be

I have played here once a year for the last 6 years. The place used to be a great course with spot on staff. The course is still in good shape and has its Pete Dye quirks, but the staff leaves a lot to be desired. When a course is charging what they are charging there should be someone taking your bag, wiping down your clubs, and things like that.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A tough Course.

It was a great value because of reduced rate. I am not sure I would pay the regular rate because while the course was very tough especially the par 3's it was not the hardest I have played. While the course was in good shape after the rough dry summer we had, it was not in pristine shape. I do not like playing around houses and prefer courses in the wild like Forest Preserve National.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Fun risk-reward course

This is a fun Pete Dye course: 18 unique holes, risk-reward, thoughtfully placed bunkers, water and other hazards... Some areas were a little rough and it was not quite as well maintained as I expected (more on the front). This is the first time I played it, but will be back for sure.  Good rate is a must in my book, I would not pay full price for the course.

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