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4.6
343 Reviews (343)
5 Stars
206
4 Stars
121
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
96.8%
Recommend this course
334 out of 343 reviews
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4.3
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 8 reviews
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 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
343 Reviews (343)
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Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Greens

Nice layout and price is decent but the greens were the worst Ive played on this year. We had automatic two putts only so we wouldn’t get frustrated.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Great course!

My friends and I play here every Monday May-Sep for league play, and we have always had a great experience. The pro shop, starters, greenskeepers, beverage cart drivers - everyone at the course is very professional and pleasant.

We look forward to coming back again next summer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Parking problem

I got a flat tire parking in the back lot.

Cost$35 to repair and I feel I should be reimbursed with cash or golf.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
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Previously Played
Used cart

Golf in Reverse

The ranger was hiding in his cart in the trees watching football all day. People were golfing backwards on holes. Total chaos. When my wife complained, the guy said that it was because women don't know how to golf- sexist and absurd as it was all men who were golfing backwards and hitting into us. Have been coming here for years and they seem to not care anymore. Worst experience we have ever had here.

Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Real Gem

Besides the course being in pristine condition all the time the staff is awesome. Peter always has a smile and is welcoming. After a great round we always stop for a beer and burger at the Howard Street Inn. Can’t go wrong with Tam.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best 9 Hole Golf Course

Tam is a great 9 hole golf course. The course is beautifully maintained. Fairways and greens are in great condition. Staff is friendly and courteous. Course is challenging enough that golfers at any handicap would enjoy the round. I would highly recommend this course as I play on a League yet still enjoy additional rounds with family and friends. I would give this course a 5-Star rating!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course Greens are rough

Love this course. Tight links course where I tend to play a whole over most times. Have to say the condition is usually spot on but the last couple rounds the greens have been a mess. All chewed up making it tough to get a good roll. Pace of play is great and after you finish your round stop by the Howard Street inn. Beers are always nice and cold.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course!

Really enjoyed Tam O’Shanter. Lovely layout, very good fairways, very well maintained. Had a great time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

One of the few 9 hole courses with carts in the Chicago area. For beginners like myself the course is fun, speedy play without being rushed and very nice staff.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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