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4.6
346 Reviews (346)
5 Stars
209
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
98.7%
Recommend this course
337 out of 346 reviews
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4.5
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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4.7
21 Reviews (21)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 21 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tam O'Shanter's fairways and greens consistently rank among the best-conditioned 9-hole courses in the region. Friendly staff, solid amenities, and excellent value make it the top local option for a quick round.

About

Holes 9
Type Public/Municipal
Par 33
Length 2440 yards
Slope 106
Rating 31.6

Previously known as Tam Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect William J. Spear (1974) Todd Quitno (2018) Bob Lohmann (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Tam Golf Learning Center"
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

4.6
346 Reviews (346)
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Reviews 15
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Felt good just to get out on a course after a Winter that seemed to just keep going. Weather was good - not too hot, not too cold. Course was in good shape for having just opened. A Birdie on #2 was a nice way to start the new golf season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great for a quick 9

Fun course with narrow fairways and large greens. Two holes are over water. In good condition given the recent weather conditions. Nice restaurant and bar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Value. Okay course

There are a few very short par 4 holes which make the course pretty easy. There were a few greens with brown patches. Fairways could use some tending but for the most part, the roughs and fescue were really well maintained. The staff was really nice and other players were laid back. If you're looking for a short 9 holes to play while not spending a lot, this course is perfect. I would not suggest if you are more advanced and looking for challenge.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic 9 hole With all the amenities

This course reopened in early June and is in the best condition it has been in in many years and is a great value ! The greens are in great shape and a little slower than normal. My only criticism is not of the course at all. I counted no less than a dozen unrepaired ball marks on the 9th green. If you’re a a good enough golfer to land the green from the tee the least you could do is repair your ball mark.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

I had a couple of hours to kill while our dog was being groomed in Park Ridge and I was lucky to get on at 1:15 . The course was kind of empty because of the weather and I was able to finish around 2:40. I came to the 9th hole which was around 156 yards , I decided on a hybrid and ended up putting it around 15 in from the cup. Great way to end the round

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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