Foss Park Golf Course
About
Foss Park Golf Course has a convenient location in North Chicago that is an easy drive in from the city. It's a public course that is known amongst locals for being one of the area's best golf values. The layout is wide-open save for three holes that are framed by towering mature trees. The golf course strikes a good balance between being challenging and playable. The fairways are narrow and demand accuracy but the massive greens are more forgiving. Each hole offers a variety of different playing options, which makes the course appealing to a wide range of skill levels. The golf course has plenty of sand, plus water hazards come into play on several holes. There is also a driving range and large practice putting green available at Foss Park G.C.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6839 yards | 71.9 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 6413 yards | 70.4 | 123 |
| Black | 72 | 6122 yards | 69.2 | 120 |
| Red (W) | 74 | 4925 yards | 73.1 | 125 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 71.8/126 | 403 | 477 | 206 | 404 | 393 | 172 | 484 | 342 | 407 | 3288 | 425 | 157 | 361 | 507 | 436 | 187 | 405 | 529 | 388 | 3395 | 6683 |
| White M: 70.4/123 | 388 | 467 | 196 | 384 | 373 | 160 | 469 | 317 | 389 | 3143 | 410 | 148 | 343 | 487 | 420 | 163 | 385 | 514 | 370 | 3240 | 6383 |
| Black M: 69.2/120 | 378 | 457 | 186 | 359 | 358 | 155 | 454 | 312 | 371 | 3030 | 395 | 138 | 325 | 472 | 400 | 148 | 365 | 499 | 350 | 3092 | 6122 |
| Red M: 68.0/118 W: 73.6/125 | 373 | 452 | 181 | 354 | 353 | 150 | 398 | 245 | 315 | 2821 | 387 | 133 | 315 | 467 | 395 | 143 | 360 | 494 | 345 | 3039 | 5860 |
| Yellow W: 66.5/110 | 232 | 369 | 113 | 280 | 288 | 135 | 378 | 240 | 310 | 2345 | 275 | 128 | 227 | 328 | 293 | 72 | 250 | 378 | 288 | 2239 | 4584 |
| Handicap | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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#2 - Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
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#3 - Par 3 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
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#7 - Par 5 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
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#9 - Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
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#4 - Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
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#5 - Par 4 Photo submitted by BryanTweed16 on 08/12/2019
The customer service was terrible at this course!!!!!
good round
Had a good time it was chilly out and few players so I just cruised around the course and played fairly well for the cool windy day it was. Beat the rain and just enjoyed the good practice I got in!
good round
was windy course played tough but that is what the game is about!
Nice layout
Played here a few times, very wide open fairways, a few challenging holes but nothing to bad for the average player, will be coming back often when deals are offered
Nice course
Played a couple times this yr, like the links layout. Very wide fairways, a few trees in back nine but no problem . A few small creeks to get over, like this for the value , will be a regular on my list
Go for the golf not the amenities
Golf and the course seems to be of secondary interest to some of the staff. Course played well on the day I went even after some seasonal rain. Pace of play was a bit of an issue on the front nine. Had to go back and replay a couple of holes due to backups. Weather was in the high 40's, but little wind so was playable. Good course to walk and the price was right for end of the season play. Greens and tee boxes were in good shape and several ball washers were full. Course requires some management, but a good layout to try many shots. Plan on returning next year.
Pace of play way too slow!!
I have played this course about 5 times and on every round but one the pace of play is ridiculously slow. No course ranger to try and speed it up and it seems as though they are never organized or communicate as to why the back nine is always backed up with 2-3 groups waiting everytime. The staff is usually pretty friendly but need to do their job to stop the slow play. Tee boxes were very soft and the fairways were average at best. Too many holes have tight tree lined fairways where it is very hard to find your ball which adds to slow play. Will not be returning to this course.
This course didn't open blue tee box.
I went to this course to play blue tee box but tuff luck I had to play white tee with beginners.
Slow play
There was a six some in front of us from the second hole on and the staff did nothing about it!!!
course good greens slow as dirt
course was ok given dry conditions as of late. However greens were very slow and bumpy. No excuse for this mow them roll them topdress them do something they are large enough to have no excuse for play or any issues for wear. need to make them better as it is a good course.
Near Perfect Conditions
Temps ranged from 68 to 73 F during play with winds under 10 mph. Course was a little wet for the first few holes and then the sun dried it out quickly. Not too much evidence of flood damage from early in the summer. Pace of play was a little slow especially on the front nine, but quicker on the back nine. Greens were in good shape and course presented some challenges, but mostly had broad, clear fairways. Best change they made was to forgo the $2 deposit they previously required for the carts. That made the round a lot more pleasant.
Plenty of reasons to love Foss Park
This course lulls you into a false sense of security with the first three holes, which are not challenging, then surprises you with back-to-back par 4s that test your ability to hit it straight down the fairway. Wide fairways (in many cases) provide bailout room for the high-handicapper, but at least six of the holes offer a tight tree-lined test.
Great course for the price. Can't be beat! A hidden gem in North Chicago.
tough start
Got a 3;27 tee time, but they let our a league early and wee had to wait and start on the back 9. how do I get a 3:27 tee time and told you start the league early?
Foss park
Foss has always been an outstanding value with a greet staff. Tee times are spread out so the is very little wait time at each hole.