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Joe Louis Golf Club
Rating Snapshot
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
162
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
32
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
Course Highlights
This well-maintained forest preserve course delivers outstanding value, with clean fairways, fast greens, and a layout that rewards precise shot placement. Friendly staff and solid overall conditions make it a compelling choice for golfers seeking quality at an affordable price.
About
Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6742 yards
Slope 124
Rating 71.4
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Joe Louis - The Champ Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6742 yards | 71.4 | 124 |
| White | 72 | 6318 yards | 69.4 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5189 yards | 68.6 | 115 |
Scorecard for Joe Louis The Champ Golf Course
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.2/128 | 324 | 359 | 422 | 154 | 544 | 439 | 603 | 158 | 345 | 3348 | 374 | 384 | 386 | 175 | 519 | 547 | 425 | 145 | 439 | 3394 | 6742 |
| White M: 70.2/123 | 305 | 331 | 391 | 143 | 506 | 414 | 577 | 139 | 328 | 3134 | 348 | 365 | 367 | 153 | 498 | 518 | 401 | 126 | 408 | 3184 | 6318 |
| Red M: 65.1/110 W: 69.6/118 | 250 | 273 | 315 | 121 | 399 | 334 | 466 | 119 | 265 | 2542 | 291 | 309 | 303 | 131 | 425 | 421 | 323 | 106 | 338 | 2647 | 5189 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 4 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
Course Details
Year Built 1918
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Dick Nugent (1987)
Rentals/Services
Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes
Practice/Instruction
Driving Range No
Bunker Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Policies
Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.
Available Facilities
Clubhouse
Reviews
3.7
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by IIwsAIYQvFqiIKGuxDBu on 05/19/2026
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Photo submitted by u314161903156 on 05/17/2026
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Photo submitted by u314160224866 on 04/21/2025
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The ladies are out here! Photo submitted by u000005760615 on 07/29/2021
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Photo submitted by bucktowngolfer94 on 06/27/2021
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Photo submitted by bucktowngolfer94 on 06/27/2021
Played On 08/21/2025
Reviews 3
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Little bit slow but otherwise pretty good
Group I played behind was clueless so the round was a bit slow, but otherwise cant complain
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On 08/14/2025
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
The Champ
Fairways were in rough shape and the sand traps were filled w water but for the money the course design was great and the greens were in decent shape.
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
This golf course can use some really good management and maintenance Joe Louis . I’m sure it’s turning over in his grave to have his name on something that is so depressing.
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On 07/21/2025
Reviews 26
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
An old stand-by
Been coming here for years. Now I'm noticing subtle characteristics like natural grass growth that gives the appearance of links and woodlands style. One of the better forest preserve courses around.
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 Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Starting tee times in the back 9
Not happy with how they allow constant tee times in the back 9 when my group started at 6am to start but then had to decide to be held by a group that was asked to start at the back 9 or skip a hole past them. Took away or pace of play
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
I Recommend This Course
Good value
Whatever issues I have they are pretty minor. For the price it’s a great value. The course is well
Maintained. Good greens. Sand is rubbish ,but that’s the only issue.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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