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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6863 yards | 73.6 | 141 |
| Blue | 72 | 6466 yards | 71.8 | 137 |
| White | 72 | 5976 yards | 69.5 | 131 |
| Green | 72 | 5212 yards | 66.1 | 123 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4831 yards | 68.2 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.6/141 | 380 | 415 | 376 | 504 | 158 | 587 | 174 | 414 | 376 | 3384 | 359 | 183 | 394 | 421 | 550 | 441 | 206 | 382 | 543 | 3479 | 6863 |
| Gold II M: 73.6/141 | 380 | 415 | 376 | 504 | 158 | 587 | 174 | 414 | 376 | 3384 | 359 | 172 | 394 | 421 | 550 | 441 | 206 | 382 | 543 | 3468 | 6852 |
| Blue M: 71.8/137 | 358 | 397 | 356 | 482 | 138 | 566 | 156 | 396 | 358 | 3207 | 337 | 135 | 367 | 392 | 528 | 425 | 193 | 356 | 526 | 3259 | 6466 |
| Blue/White M: 70.6/134 | 358 | 370 | 324 | 482 | 138 | 527 | 156 | 372 | 358 | 3085 | 337 | 135 | 340 | 364 | 528 | 391 | 177 | 356 | 487 | 3115 | 6200 |
| White M: 69.5/131 W: 74.5/134 | 333 | 370 | 324 | 451 | 130 | 527 | 140 | 372 | 322 | 2969 | 313 | 101 | 340 | 364 | 503 | 391 | 177 | 331 | 487 | 3007 | 5976 |
| Green M: 66.1/123 W: 70.4/125 | 333 | 304 | 203 | 411 | 130 | 443 | 140 | 298 | 322 | 2584 | 233 | 101 | 340 | 294 | 411 | 324 | 177 | 331 | 417 | 2628 | 5212 |
| Red M: 64.4/119 W: 68.2/121 | 283 | 304 | 203 | 411 | 98 | 443 | 115 | 298 | 263 | 2418 | 233 | 76 | 264 | 294 | 411 | 324 | 146 | 248 | 417 | 2413 | 4831 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 5 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 14 | 2 |
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Excellent course
Steeple Chase offers some great and memorable holes.
Awesome Considering..
The city and surrounding area got flooded during the week. Called the course and was assured they would be open. Course was in great condition all things considered. Bunkers had standing water but that was to be expected. Fairways drained out and greens were in great shape. Bit pricey but grabbed a hot deal. Worth what we paid for a Sat round.
Interesting Layout; Slick Greens
I had always driven by this course and wanted to play it, and finally had the opportunity this weekend. A couple of blind tee shots is the only 'negative' thing I will say about it, and that's not meant to be negative. Just a personal preference.
Course is well maintained, and laid out nicely. Greens were quick, especially on downhill putts. Somewhat un-receptive to wedges as s lot of times I couldn't get to ball to stick, but overall, I would play again.
Wonderful Steeple Chase
We love playing at Steeple Chase. Everything is great. Excellent course very challenging good pace of play the biggest problem no driving range. There is a golf course next door called Countryside which has a driving range but not close to the quality of Steeple Chase.
Steeple Chase Golf Club
The Good: Fun, playable Ken Killian design north of Chicago is one of the better Forest Preserve courses in the suburban area. Fairly benign front nine gives way to a very impressive closing nine with several great holes. Layout winds through wetlands (water is on 13 holes) and some woodlands. Very strong Par 3's throughout and nice variety of Par 4's and Par 5's on the back. Pretty good course conditions and large, slick greens that putt well. Good clubhouse and nice staff. Good value if you are a city resident or during twilight hours. GPS on carts!
The Bad: Sand complexes are visually impressive, but need more sand. Greens don't hold as well as they should. No driving range or short game area is huge omission. Lack of restroom areas or good signage is a negative. Pace of play can be an issue, particularly on the weekend afternoons. The front nine is relatively boring. A little overpriced at nearly $75 during peak weekend.
The Verdict: Steeple Chase is another good option in the northern Chicago suburbs. A fun course to play that won't break the bank. Very tough in the wind!!
Best Hole(s):Several great holes on the back, but the Par 4 15th is a standout. Tough driving hole and an approach that requires a shot around overhanging trees. The Par 5 18th has 2 huge ponds and very little room for error. One of the tougher closing holes in the area.
Great challenging course
The course is challenging but fair. The course is well kept and maintained.
The staff is friendly and professional
Bet value course in NW suburbs
Course is known as a "hidden" gem in Lake County. For residents, the prices are by far the best you can get anywhere for the quality of this course. It's a little steep for non-residents, but still a great place to play. Course is shorter than average, but the holes make you think about your shots and are challenging. I play this course 6-12 times a year. A lot of average/nice courses in the area, but this is the best choice by far. Conditions are always average or above, staff is friendly, and greens are taken care of nicely.
A good day!
Course is in real good shape. Greens are true and fast. Got around in just over 4hrs.
Fall Golf
Always enjoy this course, some very challinging holes 18 is a beaut
Course has been better
Lasted played this course last fall and I remember the conditions were much better. We found the tee boxes in fair shape, many bare spot and thin grass. We also found the condition of most of the greens to be a bit rough, numerous old ball marks. Fairways were in good shape, some areas in rough a bit thin.
Pace of Play
too many golfers on the course.
Wonderful Course - Great secret in Lake County
I play Steeple Chase routinely and I am always impressed with the great conditions of the course. Greens run true, fairways are properly cut and hazards are fair. Course staff is professional and courteous at all times. Pace is generally quite good and the layout is nicely created for walking or riding. Each cart has a GPS which improves pace and your scores.
I would recommend this course to anyone from beginner to skilled.
Not Worth The Trip or the Money
An unimaginative layout that is not well maintained nor aesthetically pleasing. Casual water dominated the fairways on the morning we played, yet there were no cart restrictions, leading to mucky, messy fairways. There was also no warning online or at check in regarding the fact that the greens had been punched with the larger sized holes and were nowhere close to being healed. It was like playing the old Price is Right game "Plinko" on the greens. The only positive was pace of play, as we finished in less than four hours. Still, this was my first--and needless to say--will be also be my last trip to Steeple Chase.
Fun course
Weather was great course was in great condition pace of play was great love the lay out great finishing hole one of my favorites
Excellent outing!
Course was in great shape, terrific outing!
Great course close to home
I'm thrilled with the course and its value. Highly recommend!!!
Great Conditions, Friendly Staff
A pretty, fun and playable course that is in excellent shape, and is well taken care of. Staff is very friendly, appreciates your business and does all they can to add to your enjoyment of the round. I was also very impressed with how nice they've been to my young sons when I bring them to the course for family night -- don't get that when I bring them to places like Pine Meadows.
Quick round
Surprisingly quick for a holiday weekend. Course wasn't busy, in good shape, challenging but playable. Would definitely play again.
Destination Kohler - Champions' Trail Golf Package
Thank you for the review. Just wanted to address a couple of the concerns you had the morning you played here. Yes, the course was very wet. We had received over an inch of rain the day prior. The morning you played, was a busy day and our superintendent figured a "Cart Path Only" restriction would slow down play and deter many golfers from enjoying their round. Yes things were a bit sloppy on a couple of holes but no damage was done the day you played and as you mentioned the pace of play was great because of this decision.
2nd - Yes the greens were aerated the Sunday night prior to your round. They were top dressed with sand twice to fill in the holes as well as possible. The greens had been cut and rolled as well. They may not have been extremely fast or as smooth as possible, but they certainly weren't "Plinko" style. We began our "Fall Rates" that week - so Green Fees were at a $23 discount. Anyone that contacted us to book a tee time that week were notified of the green aeration. I am sorry you weren't aware of this prior. Many people also called in to ask if our greens were aerated and we openly told them they were. It is difficult to notify people of aeration online but that is certainly something we can look into in the future.
I am sorry you didn't find the condition of the course up to your standards, but we did have over 150 golfers play golf that day and we did have a couple customers express mild concern over how wet a few of the holes were. Aeration is a necessary evil, however, because of it we are able to keep our course in the best shape possible year after year. As stated earlier - because of the aeration - we began our Fall Rates earlier in order to discount green fees due to course conditions.
I hope you get a chance to play Steeple Chase again in the future as we feel it is a fun, fair, and challenging golf experience with exceptional course conditions.
Thank You again for taking the time to review.