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Odyssey Country Club is a challenging layout that was designed by Harry Bower and two-time U.S. Open winner Curtis Strange. Strange won in 1988 and 1989, putting him in the company of only six others in the century-long history of the U.S. Open. His influence is apparent in all the strategic elements of the golf course as well as the risk-reward options. This demanding layout is not exactly beginner friendly. Staying on the fairways is crucial or your ball will be met with deep rough. Water is also a prominent presence on the golf course. Twelve holes either feature a water hazards or play along the water's edge. Odyssey Country Club's 16th hole is memorable for its tricky island green, which naturally draws comparisons to the famous 17th at TPC Sawgrass.
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Round 2...
My second round at OdysseyGC, both early morning rounds and no complaints on either. Played the BLUEs 1st time, WHITEs this time and both positions were fair for my skill level and playing partners each time. Thought the course was maintained fairly well. Some parts of some fairways looked like a bear chewed up the lawn but never came into play and plenty of space to drop. Some parts did not dran well and had to walk in "hidden" puddles but not an issue if you keep balls on the fairways. Fair, challenging Par 4s throughout and beware of the Par 5 Island Green which dog legs to the left on the back. 2nd shot important to put you in a position to approach in 3. Weekend price of $60+ decent. Aside from being far out of the way for me, I would go back and play in the early morning again.
Put this on your list of courses to play in the souther suburbs of Chicago.
Our foursome was able to get out after much rain had fallen earlier in the week. We were able to use carts in all areas and it was surprising to see how well the course had drained to make it quite playable. The greens were running true, although some ran slower than others, possibly because of all the rain recently. Overall, The Odyssey offers a nice mix of challenging golf holes which are pleasing to the eye.
The water makes this course very fun to play
Nice course,well maintained. The geese love this place
Good course but not great condition
Pretty facility but golf course condition was not great . Bunkers were terrible. Greens were rolling good.
Proshop had computer problem to check me in.
Worst conditions I have seen
The title says it all. This golf course is in terrible condition and is not worth half what they are asking for their prime time rates. I will not be back unless and until I hear they have decided to once again put effort towards running a golf course properly. I was very disappointed and it made for a round that was just not at all enjoyable.
Course conditions disappointing for early spring
I hadn't played the course in a few years. I was really surprised by three things. (1) One man at the pro shop was openly complaining that the other male employee was leaving him as he was backed up and having problems with the computer. This went on for about 10 minutes, (2) The dandelions were everywhere on the course, (3) The greens were nicked up this early in the year, (4) There was rain early in the morning and despite an afternoon tee time there was a lot of standing water in the fairways as the course did not drain. Still the course is convenient to where I live, had moderate challenge and was an excellent deal due to GolfNow, which made the above items noted less annoying.
Odessy
Bunkers in bad shape and dandelions need to be cut they were everywhere but can't beat the price so it was worth it.
GolfNow Deal
got great deal for golfing, but course could use some TLC. Looks like the Odyssey Club is more concerned about banquets and not the golf course
Beautiful Course
Windy and Cold... But still enjoyed the course!!!!! the course is well maintained for this time of year!!!! The greens were fast. Loved it as always!!!!
Just beautiful
What a Beautifully laid out course, with challenges in areas, but if you hit straight it is manageable, and with the in cart GPS systems it's that much easier to know exactly how far it is to those difficult areas.
Odyssey
I booked on GN hot deal for $13, great price. But that's because the course received plenty of rain the night before and morning of. It was cart path only but the course was still very playable.
The golf carts have GPS which is nice but the condition of the carts does not match the facility. The carts were old and cranky. The carts are missing a permanent windshield, which might prevent me from playing Odyssey in spring and fall.
I would only return for a similar Hot deal.
Used to be a local favorite
I was very very disappointed with my experience at Odessey. I pretty much come here for the back 9, and when we arrived, we were informed by the pro shop that the back 9 was being arraited so we had to stick to the front 9 twice to get in 18 holes. No one had informed us of this before booking the tee time, normally golfnow lets us know these things ahead of time. Tons of goose dropping all over the greens, one green had a sprinkler flooding it, it was just in bad shape overall. Very disappointed. I'll never play this course ever again considering it used to be one of my favorite courses. Hope someone in management over there sees this.
Nice Round
Hadn't played here in a few years. There were a large number of GOR areas marked, but otherwise the course was in decent shape. They really needed to cut the rough, though. Greens rolled well. Pretty entertaining layout with good variety. Water always seems to be lurking, but isn't in your face on every hole. Dont know if its worth full price, but worth it if you get a hot deal.
Great Course but slow play
This is a really nicely maintained course with lots of hazards and interesting layout. Only downside was My round took 5 hours 30min on a Saturday 10am teetime. That is just way too long and didnt see a single ranger on the course to speed up slow play.
Small greens and forced carry on nearly every approach shot makes this a difficult course to score.
bring a change of shoes
goose droppings everywhere, not just the rough or near water, but in fairways and on greens. poorly kept. unrepaired ball marks pepper every green and the rolled slow. also they sent off not 1 but 2 searate 2-somes ahead of us as we made the turn. could you at least paired them up? really slowed play on the back. rangers/marshalls no help. dont waste your time or money at this goat ranch.
Fun course
Good layout to course. Greens were in great shape. The course itself was quiet wet with all the rain we have had lately. Had a sandwich and a few beers inside and the food was great.
Great first experience!
Great first experience on a course I had heard through a friend. Challenging yet very doable. Thanks for great golf day!