Broken Arrow GC
A view of a green with water coming into play at Broken Arrow Golf Club
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
4.3
758 Reviews (758)
5 Stars
243
4 Stars
335
3 Stars
87
2 Stars
43
1 Stars
50
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.6
92.3%
Recommend this course
623 out of 758 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 48 reviews
Read Reviews
frame.svg
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
circle-star.svg
Course Highlights
Course conditions have rebounded impressively, with well-maintained fairways, quality greens, and a challenging layout that rewards accurate ball-strikers. Friendly staff and fair pricing make this Southwest suburbs layout a strong value for golfers of all skill levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6945 yards
Slope 137
Rating 74.5

Broken Arrow Golf Club, located just southwest of Chicago's Loop, offers 27 holes of championship golf. There are three nines: East, North, and South that are played in three different 18-hole combinations. The South/East Course begins with a links-style nine. The front of the course is accented by the landmarks of its former use as a farm. The original farmhouse and silo can be seen from the first teebox. Throughout the front nine, golfers will be faced with 22 bunkers, seven ponds, and multi-tiered greens. The golf course doesn't get any easier on East nine, which is arguably the most difficult of the three. The back nine features a slew of sloped fairways, hidden water hazards, and strategically placed bunkers. Course management is essential throughout the entire golf course.

Book a Tee Time at
Broken Arrow Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com

Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob Lohmann (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared golf shirt and no cut off shorts.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #6)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+ Annual
golf ball.svg
$120 in monthly tee time promo codes
waivedfees
12 rounds of waived fees
redeemtrophy
GolfPass Member Pricing
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection

Reviews

4.3
758 Reviews (758)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 26
Bunkers 20
Thick Rough 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 25
Playing Multiple Courses 24
Advanced Golfers 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 27
Worth the Drive 19

Numbers based on reviews tagged with attribute.

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beauty in Lockport

Broken Arrow is a hidden gem for many of us who live up in the western or northern burbs of Chicago. Thankfully, Interstate 355 was extended further south and now it's a straight shot for folks like me. I played the South/East nines and was impressed. The course is wonderfully maintained and is a very tough challenge for any kind of golfer. I played the tips and felt like that was a good yardage for my game. Greens were in very good shape for so early in the year, and the pins were in some tough spots, so beware. Also, the people working at the course were very nice. The starter tried to accommodate me any way he could, as I played as a single. I'll definitely be returning to this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Shots Shots Shots Shots Sh Sh Shots

First time out this year. White tees are best for HCPS over 12-14. Course was wet in spots but it poured for days leading up to when I went. Keep driver in the bag for most holes and you can score here. Greens were in great shape. Rolled true and surprisingly quick downhill. I wish cost was $35 and it would be a five star value. But it was a rough winter and Will County ain't much better than Cook...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

I Broke my Arrow.

This was the 1st time out this year and have not played since Oct. of last year. I shot 15 more than normal but, that's my fault. The course is perfect.
I give it a big thumbs up. PLAY IT !!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great value

Challenging Course, However It's Fair And A Great Price.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 88
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

If the winds are blowing, watch out

The winds were howling at over 20mph and it added to the difficulty of the course. There is just enough water that comes in play to make you think about your shots. Greens could use a little extra care, but overall were nice for this early in the year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gread condition challenging but not ridiculous

Really like the layout for this course. Fairways and greens were in real nice condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

27 sporty holes

A nice facility with three nine hole layouts. My favorite is he North layout where each green has 2 flags (one easy pin placement and one that's a little more challenging.) A good deal on Golfnow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

great 3 nine hole layout, challenging for all, kept up, no leaves

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is a 27 hole golf course, You need to be accurate

Very well maintained and very challenging course. The fairways are in very good shape. Greens are fast and hitting the fairways is a challenge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

well maintained fairways and greens

Play of pace was great... until back nine. In front were 2 high school kids walking the course and taking their time. Did not know if they were part of a local school outing or practice.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

always liked this track

Great shape for this time of year. greens were surprisingly fast

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good balance of water and sand.

Great course, challenging. Well worth the trip especially when booked through golfnow.com.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Broken Arrow

Played the easier (at least for me) North and then the South 9. Pace was a bit slow as they had a huge high school tourney at least on the south and word from the started was they were on pace for 5 1/2 hour round. Course was in nice shape for being fall in northern illinois. Staff was great and friendly as always have never seen a surly employee there. Course can be difficult playing the back tees especially with wind gusts. The other guy I was playing with never draws the ball but this day four shots drew due to the wind. All in all a decent deal through golf now or when they run good specials.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Golf course good. Service terrible

I played in a Saturday afternoon. The course was in very good condition, and the pace was good. However the staff is seething to be desired. The kid in the pro shop wasn't welcoming at all. The staff seemed to be stuck on slow. No one seemed to want to sell you any beverages. I would figure that a well maintained golf course would want you to spend extra money. Just play golf there people, don't expect to find a welcoming staff though.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Never dissapoints

Nice course. Three nines give you some variety each time you play. Greens were aerated within the last few weeks so they were grown out and didn't roll out. However, based on past experience here, the greens normally roll pretty true and quick. Fairways/tees were in good shape. Layout isn't anything spectacular. Lots of straight holes with water hazards flanking one side of the hole. Not many mature trees so lots of room off the tee as long as you miss the water hazards. Sand bunkers were in excellent shape. Entire course is surrounded by housing. Not something that bothers me but some people don't seem to enjoy that. Overall, a solid course and an enjoyable round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Course

With some narrow fairways and many well placed bunkers, Broken Arrow proved to be a challenging course! Played the South and East course combo that provided some good looking and difficult holes. I would definitely try this course again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Some holes are quite challenging with focus on strategies.

Second time to play the course first time under five hours second time over five close to six. I am not one for target golf I like to give the ball a good ripe and hope for the best. But I enjoy both the length and the emphasis on some holes to make the right choice and lay up, in particular the par 5 eight hole on the South course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good course and a good value

Pace of play was brutal - longest round of the year - well over 5 hours

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best value around

I believe Broken Arrow is one of the best values in the Chicago area. With 3 very different 9 hole courses, you get a different experience and challenge with each round. The course is well maintained and pace of play is great.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Broken Arrow always seems to be in great shape and the staff is always friendly

Broken Arrow always seems to be in great shape and the staff is always friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Nearby Courses
Lockport, Illinois
Public
4.2550099697
758
Lockport, Illinois
Public
4.2550099697
758
Lockport, Illinois
Public
4.2550099697
758
Joliet, Illinois
Public/Municipal
3.9635416667
192
Lockport, Illinois
Private
0.0
0
Crest Hill, Illinois
Public/Municipal
4.2901785714
224
New Lenox, Illinois
Public
1.5479390681
373
Mokena, Illinois
Public
3.1685393258
178
Lockport, Illinois
Public
3.7964748271
926
Homer Glen, Illinois
Public
4.2237301732
557
Joliet, Illinois
Semi-Private
4.1071428571
28
Lemont, Illinois
Semi-Private
3.4654309973
728
Golf Packages

Destination Kohler - To Dye Four Golf Package

FROM $557 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 3 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn on Woodlake and 4 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River & Meadow Valley Courses) and Whistling Straits (Straits & Irish Courses).

Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package

FROM $617 (USD)
KOHLER, WI | Enjoy 2 nights’ accommodations at The American Club or the Inn at Woodlake and 3 rounds of golf at Blackwolf Run (River or Meadow Valleys Course) and Whistling Straits (Straits or Irish Course)

Shanty Creek Stay & Play Package

Click Below
BELLAIRE | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Shanty Creek's Lakeview Hotel or Lodge of Cedar River and golf at Shanty Creek - Cedar River, Hawk's Eye, Legend, Schuss, or Summit Courses.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account