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Tam O' Shanter Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
204
4 Stars
116
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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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Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 33 | 2440 yards | 31.6 | 106 |
| White | 33 | 2235 yards | 30.7 | 101 |
| White (W) | 33 | 2235 yards | 31.8 | 109 |
| Red (W) | 33 | 1905 yards | 30.7 | 104 |
Scorecard for Tam O'Shanter Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 31.6/106 | 408 | 284 | 283 | 272 | 159 | 188 | 319 | 381 | 146 | 2440 | 2440 |
| White M: 30.7/101 W: 31.8/109 | 400 | 247 | 263 | 255 | 137 | 178 | 310 | 333 | 112 | 2235 | 2235 |
| Red W: 30.7/104 | 352 | 208 | 217 | 240 | 107 | 134 | 278 | 288 | 81 | 1905 | 1905 |
| Handicap | 1 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 33 |
Course Details
Year Built 1974
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
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
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Gem of a course
Besides being a historic course, it’s an absolute hidden gem. The course is maintained perfectly. The entire staff goes over the top and actually remembers your name if you play there more than once. Peter, the GM, is so accommodating anytime we have a small request and makes you feel like it’s a country club. After the round the on-site restaurant/bar Howard Street Inn makes it even more special. We have a few drinks and relive the round. If you have not played it I highly recommend you give it a try.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 11/15/2023
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On 11/13/2023
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Still in great shape for late season...Course does a great job keeping leaves clear and staff is always friendly.
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Best 9-hole course around
If not the best, Tam is definitely one of the best 9-holes courses I've played in the Chicagoland area. The staff in the pro-shop and the ranger/starter were very friendly and engaging. Most holes were pretty straight but strategically placed bunkers and a couple tough par 3's made for a a fun round. Would definitely recommend the course to anyone.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On 10/24/2023
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 10/24/2023
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Best nine hole golf course in Illinois
Original course layout was the first televised golf tournament held.
Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On 09/29/2023
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Best Nile hole golf course in Illinois.
The course is always in great condition despite the amount of play. Very friendly staff and the 19th hole is one of the best.
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On 09/12/2023
Reviews 29
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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