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Ruffled Feathers Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6898 yards | 73.7 | 140 |
| Back | 72 | 6389 yards | 71.4 | 135 |
| Middle (W) | 72 | 6015 yards | 75.6 | 140 |
| Middle | 72 | 6015 yards | 69.5 | 130 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5273 yards | 71.5 | 131 |
| Junior | 72 | 4455 yards | 67.0 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 74.0/139 W: 79.6/140 | 379 | 361 | 193 | 578 | 467 | 518 | 413 | 220 | 464 | 3593 | 403 | 155 | 380 | 510 | 328 | 510 | 336 | 221 | 462 | 3305 | 6898 |
| Blue M: 71.7/134 W: 76.8/134 | 348 | 328 | 153 | 543 | 440 | 490 | 390 | 210 | 433 | 3335 | 385 | 140 | 317 | 471 | 301 | 470 | 316 | 212 | 442 | 3054 | 6389 |
| Blue/Gold M: 69.5/128 W: 74.3/128 | 348 | 328 | 153 | 543 | 365 | 490 | 373 | 166 | 350 | 3116 | 385 | 120 | 317 | 471 | 301 | 400 | 290 | 145 | 350 | 2779 | 5895 |
| Gold M: 67.2/125 W: 72.1/124 | 341 | 302 | 135 | 450 | 365 | 415 | 373 | 166 | 350 | 2897 | 375 | 120 | 270 | 435 | 270 | 400 | 290 | 145 | 350 | 2655 | 5552 |
| Gray M: 62.7/114 W: 66.4/112 | 205 | 205 | 80 | 426 | 319 | 379 | 345 | 130 | 320 | 2409 | 316 | 74 | 253 | 372 | 207 | 334 | 194 | 96 | 275 | 2121 | 4530 |
| Handicap | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by Zach1284073 on 10/06/2025
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We did have heavy rains the day before but I’ve played this course multiple times bunkers need work everything else is great Photo submitted by hockeynb on 04/04/2025
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All bunkers look like this Photo submitted by Allenjackj on 10/11/2024
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Photo submitted by goodybank on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by goodybank on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by goodybank on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by Fiddler71 on 06/05/2023
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Photo submitted by rwtsang on 10/01/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161153720 on 05/10/2021
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Weeds growing all over a bunker Photo submitted by 6nkm7chAB4GXOL8PCerz on 08/22/2020
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Par 3, 11th. Photo submitted by mleahy11 on 09/08/2013
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Island Green Hole - Not looking so good. Photo submitted by leathtech on 07/22/2013
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Drop zone really??? Photo submitted by leathtech on 07/22/2013
Thanks for taking the time to rate us. We’d love to know more about what we did and didn’t do well so that we can better serve you in the future.
Fairways and greens in great shape. That’s about it…
Tee boxes are very confusing because they aren’t all marked.
No rakes in most bunkers and some had puddles.
What used to be an exceptional course is now a diamond in the rough. 5HR round because no rangers are out, also no beverage cart.
Got a great deal on the rate and that’s the only way I’ll return.
Thank you for your constructive feedback, we will strive to make improvements to the issues at hand in order to provide a better experience for all golfers.
Thanks for the stars! We try to provide our customers with the best service and experience, and we hope you’ll visit us again soon!
schoi4u, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
Thanks for the rating. We’d love to know what made your experience great!
80 degrees in April!
Our group had a wonderful day at RF. For several years now RF has been on the rebound.....the clubhouse has been renovated (bathrooms and locker room, bar/restaurant) and the pro shop is being rehabbed after having some water damage issues over the winter. Nice brew selections, course nurse and convenient halfway house. Course itself is in good shape with the exception of the sand traps. The traps are edged but could use sand a refurb. Pace of play was excellent and each and everyone of the staff goes out of the way to make certain you have a great experience. Greens fee includes ranges balls with is another nice plus. Good senior value course during the week. Our group always enjoys it. Solid 4 stars plus and RF is always on our list to play multiple times each season. In fact we'll be back there in just a few days.......
Thank you HOTSPOTTS for the review! We are glad you enjoyed the experience and your comments are appreciated.
Good Pete Dye course but could be a little better
Thought it was a private course but it IS public, so I am glad I had the chance to play it. A well-designed course that could be improved a bit. The clubhouse is impressive from the outside and gives off the private club vibe. The staff was very welcoming, especially the young lady who was at check in. The place is being renovated inside so not a lot of extras were available.
For mid-April, the course is in solid shape. The one thing that stood out to was that the bunkers were bad. A couple were not sand but almost like mud, and a few hand standing water. The greens were decent and rolled well but did not look great. Plus, they had more ball marks than should be on a nice track.
In general, it is a fun course to play. Decent amount of water that could impact your round. The back nine runs through more of a residential housing complex. Many greens are elevated so you really need to fly your ball on but there also are places you can run a shot on.
No. 11 is the “signature” hole and is a typical Pete Dye layout. It is an island green that hints of #17 at TPC Sawgrass but does require precise distance control. Got lost getting to hole 12 as we missed the turn to continue on and had to turn around after we got to 17 tee. A bigger sign to go right at that spot would be nice.
Other than the bad bunkers (which should dry out) and the greens that should improve as the temperature warms up, it is a course I would love to play again.
With Cog Hill in the area (just around the corner!), the people near Lemont are lucky to have two great facilities right next to each other.
Hello CharlesEmerson, thank you for your feedback. We’re happy to know that you’ve had a great experience with us and look forward to your next visit.
Thank you for the great rating, StevePistol. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
No Complaints
Taking into account the time of year, the course was in exceptional condition. Pro shop is currently undergoing renovation so, if you’re low on supplies, consider stopping at a sporting goods store
We appreciate the review, tjgraham6. Thanks for taking the time. Hope you have an amazing day!
Great March 1 Round
Beautiful day. Course was cart path only and it had to be. There was a lot of water in the course but the course was very playable. Greens were in really good shape for March 1.
u660178534, we’re so happy to hear you had a good experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
We’re thrilled to see you had a positive experience, fxiao. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?
Great experience but course needs some work.
Staff are vey friendly. Course layout is great. However greens and bunkers needs some work.
fxiao, thank you for the review. See you soon!
Thank you for the 5 star review amc89! We look forward to seeing you at the club this year.
Great Value
First time playing the course and even though it was winter the course was much more playable than many others in the area. Staff was excellent and for practice balls, cart and round was a great value. Would definitely play again
Hi amc89, happy New Year! Thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to learn we made a good impression. We look forward to having you back!
Thank you for your rating, and we hope to see you back again soon.
Pace was so slow
We left after 14
4 hours on a Tuesday
mfkrope, thank you for the constructive criticism, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. Your comments will be passed along to the management team.
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The quality of this course has gone down significantly. I love the layout of the golf course for its challenge and target golf. It is fall season and none of the leaves were removed from the golf course. The Geese dung is everywhere.
Need to get this course back to its original beauty.
Speed of play is ridiculously slow. Get the rangers out.
Last but not least, I LOVE the Layout.
The director of golf, who I met after play that day, is a great guy and wants the best experience for the golfer.
CHASM, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!
Geneva National Golf Experience Package
SentryWorld Stay & Play Package
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package
Thanks for taking the time to rate us. We’d love to know more about what we did and didn’t do well so that we can better serve you in the future.