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4.2
113 Reviews (113)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
92.9%
Recommend this course
107 out of 113 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
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2
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
14 out of 14 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff, including a highly approachable head pro, consistently make golfers feel welcome from the first tee. Well-maintained fairways and greens, combined with strong value and a smooth pace of play, keep golfers returning.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6799 yards
Slope 115
Rating 71.8

Formerly known as Chanute Air Force Base Golf Course.

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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Larry Packard (1963)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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Reviews

4.2
113 Reviews (113)
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Reviews 42
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course

This course was prestige and well manicured. I loved the course layout and challenge for any level golfer based on the tee box selected. Had a two for one coupon so for this round the value was absolutely incredible. Even without the coupon I would definitely be happy with the value. It was over 2-hours round trip for me but was worth it. I was however unhappy with the fact that there was not a ranger present to keep the pace of play. Was stuck behind a group on the front nine that did not offer to let us pass even though we were waiting a good deal of time for every shot. We passed the group on the turn and then pace of play was perfect. I absolutely will be visiting this course again and hopefully the pace of play will be managed by the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ghost town

I booked a tee time online for noon on Tuesday, received a confirmation email and arrived at 11:45. However, NOBODY was there. All doors were locked and no carts were out. Even though I paid for a cart I decided I'd rather walk then go home without playing a few holes. None of the flags were out so I couldn't tell where the holes were but the courses were in good condition other than that hiccup. Golfed here many times and always had pleasant experiences with the staff so I'm shocked they would allow me to book a tee time and not call or email me if they knew they were going to close.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing golf in December can't believe it.

Great course love the lay out of it and the greens are always nice and being this time if year can't believe how well he course is this late in the year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall golf

Excellent shape for this time of year, hope to make it out again before winter!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Willow pond

Somewhat rainy day, so the pace of play was excellent! Course is in great shape, I love it! It is long, I mean it has a 225 yard par 3 that will challenge you! Staff is always very friendly, maintinence men/lawn mowers always stop, so they don't disturb you and are friendly. Please keep up the good work!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Willow Pond Better Than Ever

Hey I used to play this course in the mid 1990's. The greens are in great shape! Fairways are nice. The rough is central Illinois rough. It's a nice long test at a value unheard of. Mahomet is double the money!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfers starting on back nine

I had just got done with front nine and pro shop let a twosome start back nine right in front of me. This is not right, and it held me up and pretty much ruined my back nine. On the next hole I was getting ready to tee off and another twosome cut in front of me to another hole in front of the twosome in front of me. There is definitely no course management on this course and would not recommend it. It is like helter scelter and no organization.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course, needs watered

I enjoyed the course for the value. The most annoying part was that the ground was hard due to no rain. So the ball rolled for miles..

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Open course

Open course.....The management and staff are continuing to do a great job in improving the course week by week . many dead trees need to be removed. However, they are working on it throughout the year as time permits .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 173
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good Golf Course to practice

This is my 2nd time playing this golf course because it is very affordable, however it is not the best. There is no car path, but follow what other golfer if you get lost looking for the next tee box, especially for first timers. It's my 2nd time playing, but I still got lost looking for hole #17.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice but a bit Pricey

Course was well maintained, and made much easier by the filling is of many fairway bunkers, probably a cost cutting move as the greenside bunkers hadn't been maintained. It's a fairly wide open course and the prevailing winds can cause problems, however it's pricey for that type of course.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good green conditions

Greens and fairways are in great condition, but sand traps need some work

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course for the $$

Sand traps need some work but greens are in very good condition

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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