Mt Prospect GC: #18
Looking back from the 18th green at Mt Prospect Golf Club.
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4.4
877 Reviews (877)
5 Stars
475
4 Stars
301
3 Stars
63
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
Recommend this course
806 out of 877 reviews
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4.1
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
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11
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2
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0
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2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.0%
Recommend this course
23 out of 25 reviews
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4.4
85 Reviews (85)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
95.3%
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81 out of 85 reviews
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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6305 yards
Slope 135
Rating 70.3
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Mt. Prospect Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Architect David Esler (2014)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12 - $20
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Fivesomes Allowed No. Only with permission.
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Men must wear shirts with sleeves, no tank tops. Women may wear sleeveless golf shirts, but no bathing suit tops.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Lockers

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4.4
877 Reviews (877)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course but VERY slow play

We enjoyed the course and the greens were very undulating. Sand comes into play frequently. There was heavy play(Sunday afternoon at 3PM was our time) and the front 9 took over 3 hours. The back nine was better. It would have been nice if the course could have roamed the course more to encourage faster play and not rely on messages to the GPS screen on the cart which I'd guess most people don't read. At one point there were 3 groups on a tee box for 3 consecutive holes waiting to play. The layout of the course is such that many holes run next to each other and errant shots do go into other holes making it a little dangerous and adds to the slower play. The course is affordable and worth what they charge.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 05/01/2018

Thank you so much for coming out and playing with us! We apologize for the slow pace of play. We understand how frustrating slow play can be and we appreciate your patience with the slower golfers. We will certainly look into this and we do hope you'll play us again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

MUST PLAY

Played in under 4 hours on a Sunday morning..... Don't let the 6305 yards fool you. This course is challenging and one of the best 6300 yard public golf courses in the US. If you are an avid golfer- try it.....5 par 3's (Par 70 layout), make the courses overall yardage seem short, but it plays like 6700 yard par 71. Very generous from tee to green, the green complexes will challenge you. First time playing can be a head scratcher, play it a few times and you will get to know the course. This place has a private club feel, from the surrounding neighborhood, to the practice facility (2 putting greens, short game/bunker area and 1/2 acre grass tee range). Arrive early, enjoy the practice area and prepare for your round. Oh yea, and the restaurant/bar/patio is a great place to relax afterwards.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 05/01/2018

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review! We're happy to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities our course has to offer and we hope to see you again very soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart

Suburban Jewel

Mt Prospect GC is a challenging, well maintained golf course...it was re-designed several years ago...a fantastic job. The course drains great so playing after inclement weather doesn't present a problem.

The greens are as interesting and can be as difficult as any greens anywhere. They all have multiple levels and as a consequence require thought as to where your approach shots need to come from to gain access to the best level on the green...

The course isn't long...so for seniors like me (still single digit handicap) they play fair but tough.

Love this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 04/30/2018

Thanks for the 4 star review! Please come back and see us again soon so that we can change your 4 star review into 5 stars!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Great course, even greater staff!

Had the BEST experience playing at Mt. Prospect! The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, not to mention super patient. The course redesign also looks incredible. 100/10 would recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 04/30/2018

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your round with us and we hope you'll visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

AmaIng redesign & awesome staff

Staff is super friendly and the redesign challenges all golfers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 04/25/2018

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We love hearing from our terrific golfers and we look forward to seeing you next time you play!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Previously Played

Great course, just one terrible staff member

Got a great deal to play twighlight for $22. My buddy and I got there about 10 minutes before our tee time. When we were paying the guy helping us said they were waiting on some carts and he would get us one right away and meet us on the putting green. So about 5 minutes later we saw him driving a cart towards us so we thought we were going to get our cart. He ended up giving the cart to a guy that had arrived after me and my buddy. Didn't think much of it just thought they might be running a little behind. But then for the next half hour my friend and I watched him give 5 carts to his buddies and continue to ignore us. At that time I was pretty fed up and went to go talk to him. When I approached him he completely ignored me and continued to chat with his friends. I then entered the pro shop and spoke to a very nice girl who dropped what she was doing and got me and my buddy a cart right away. As I was walking out this guy saw me and used some language I will not repeat on here while chuckling with his friends. So even though this was a great course and deal I will probably never go here again just because of that one employee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 04/25/2018

We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear that your experience at our course was less than great. Our Golf Operations Manager, Debra Cromie, would like to discuss your experience further. You can email her at dcromie@mppd.org or by phone at 847-259-4200. Thank you and have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Two thumbs up

It is one of the nicest public courses I’ve been to, and it has a great practice area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 04/21/2018

Thank you for the 5 star review! Come out and see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice track

Pleasant surprise. 1st time playing here, for the $24.50 special, great deal. Not too many people out at the end of November Our 4some played 18 in 3 -1/2 hours. Course was in great shape. Imagine the greens would be much faster in summer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 12/04/2017

Thanks for the 4 star review! We are glad you enjoyed your day on the course! Be sure to check us out next season.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slowest pace of play!

Played for the first time. The pace of play was excruciatingly slow. I was playing by myself and the foursome ahead of me would not allow me to play through. I quit after playing 9 holes even though had paid for 18.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Tough Greens

Sporty course that has been redesigned. The greens are very tough but true and well maintained. New clubhouse and facilities.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 10/21/2017

Thanks for the 4 star review! Hope to see you out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/26/2017

Thanks for the 4 star review!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old club. Modern greens

Classic old feel with multitiered green complexes. This can be an excellent course. Midweek it was crazy busy. Overwatered. Divots and ball marks everywhere. Greens punched and shaggy. That is to be expected in September . Pro shop closed at 5:00 well before dark. Seems to be suffering from a lot of play.

Some people think greens are extreme so they may have slowed them down. Greens are the best thing about this course. Nice practice areas for short game. Seems to be run like a muni.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aerated greens

I believe that the course should advertise that the greens have been aerated I know I got a hot time but to find out your playing in those conditions is ridiculous. The course needs to make money but not finding out till the first hole again is ridiculous

I would have played somewhere else

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/24/2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am very sorry you were not notified that we were aerifying our greens. We notified everyone who booked over the phone and on our personal website, but next year we will make sure to find a way to notify the people who book Hot Deals through Golf Now.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thanks for the 4 star review! Hope to see you out here again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thanks for the 5 star review!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mt Prospect Golf Course

Course in good shape. Only disappointment was that starter did not have record of our tee time, he was manually writing in names when checked in. Made the tee time 4 hours in advance and were in the computer system, but starter did not have info.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thanks for the 4 star review. We are sorry about the interaction you had with our starter. Hope you give us another chance and come out again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thanks for the 5 stars! Hope to see you soon!

Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Stay away

Extremely slow round over 5 hours. Not worth the $56 they charged as a hot deal. Never saw the cart girl til 17. This is a must avoid .

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry to hear that your experience at our course was less than great. Our Golf Operations Manager, Debra Cromie, would like to discuss your experience further. You can email her at dcromie@mppd.org or by phone at 847-259-4200. Thank you and have a great day!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome green awesome condition

I haven't played the course in many years since I moved out of town. The new renovation turned out fantastic. I was pleased with the pace of play and the condition of the course "especially the greens". They rolled true and quick with not many noticeable ball marks. The staff was friendly and the food was good!! Keep up the good work I'll be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you so much for the 5 stars! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with us! Please come and see us again soon.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course since it was renovated

Loved playing here. Pace of play was terribly slow. When we inquired After our round, we were told the slow group wouldn't listen to the Marshall- poor way to run this course. Still looking to play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
71701c6e-3b1e-5674-b743-446dc1704c7f
Commented on 09/12/2017

Thank you for the 4 star review! We understand how frustrating slow play can be and we appreciate your patience with the slower golfers. Please come and visit us soon!

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