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4.3
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3.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7095 yards
Slope 131
Rating 73.1

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.

Course Details

Year Built 1992
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Harry Bowers Curtis Strange (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy 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
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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3.7
401 Reviews (401)
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Reviews 144
Handicap 20-24
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5.0
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Previously Played

Challenging

This course has some challenging holes, requiring strategic shot placement. Well designed layout .

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Tensome?

Loved the course, but round turned into torture when a tensome, yes a tensome, slowed play to a crawl. Poor ranger kid had to try to break up the tensome, felt bad for him. Will play again early am to avoid the frat party.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing

Overall nice layout, greens need lots of work due to unrepaired ball marks

Overall nice layout, greens need lots of work due to unrepaired ball marks

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Previously Played

Not what it used to be

I get it. This week has been blazing hot. I can get by the dry areas. The greens however, Odyssey should be embarrassed. If you're going to keep soft greens, that's wonderful. The problem is that if you don't manage people repairing ball marks, or if you don't fix them as apart of your daily grounds keeping, it leads to horrendous conditions. I've never seen a 6 foot putt bounce around the way these did. I love this course and its design, but it's in the most disappointing conditions I've seen this year. The carts are even beat up, the tee boxes are rough as well. If you pay for than $30 for this course. You'll be angry you did.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

I had heard from a friend that the course was in rough shape at the beginning of the season. I saw a deal come across on golf now that could not be passed up. When we got on the first tee, my friends assessment could not have been more wrong. The fairways looked as if I was the first golfer on them, the greens were some of the best in the Chicago suburbs, and you never lost a ball due to the mowing. I would play this course again in a heartbeat even at the normal price of 50$. The staff was great even the grounds crew if they saw you coming they cut the mowers, very respectful. Plus the Island hole was great. Truly a great value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a great layout but needs help

not a single ranger on the course. super slow play. the entire staff of high school kids. despite record rainfall, the turf is thin and yellowing. the cart was badly in need of repair.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good layout,fair conditon, no ranger

Clubhouse staff, starter, beverage cart staff all very nice. Played twi-light. 1st 7 holes (twosome) 45 minutes. Last 11 holes, after we caught non twilight groups, 3 hr 45 minute. No ranger.
Fun course, good layout. Condition overall ok but a little rough around the edges. Concert at ampetheater in progress during round. Sound very clear during round, no bother, but unusual for golf. Wedding ceremony in full swing about 100' away when we played 18th. Listened to vows competing with ampetheater music while putting out. Strange contrast.
Would recommend twilight or discounted round, maybe not full fare.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Strong course, green upkeep needed though

Very good course that chalenges all skill levels. There is the right combination of water, trees, and sand to navigate around on each hole. The greens were in poor condition and I have never seen so many unkept ball marks before. This was the only blemish on the course I found.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

unusually bad shape. try later in the season

I have played this course many times in years past and it is usually in pretty good shape. however this time it may have been in the worst shape I have ever seen any golf course. there were weeds and dandelions all over the course even in the fringe. I couldn't believe how bad it was especially given the somewhat premium price they are charging. Should be discounted until they get the course in decent shape. Barely playable in it's current condition

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Not long, but each hole has challenges

No easy holes. Some holes are longer than listed because of dog legs. Almost impossible to roll up to greens because of thick grass around all greens. Greens vary in size with some small and hard to hit and stick. Greens are neither fast or slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 70
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

excellent

the course was in excellent shape, the greens were fast and true, the pace of play could have been faster, but other than that the experience was good

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great day, starter was great letting my wife and I play as a twosome which always makes her more relaxed..

Once again thanks to the starter who zipped us to the front so my wife and I play as a twosome. We play fast but she's always more relaxed when it's just the 2 of us. Thanks again!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course for the money

Well kept course and challenging. Friendly people at a good price,hard to beat that combination.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Course, Lots of Water, Nice Greens

Course was in amazing shape for middle of Nov.! I was extremely surprised in how nice the course was for this time of year. Both the fairways and the greens were in pristine shape. The savings were almost as shocking as the course conditions. Golfing a $62 course for $16 is always a plus. I highly recommend this course to anyone who golfs, beginners or scratch players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

A bit wet but otherwise good experience

A good day on the course. We moved right along. First time playing here so a couple of holes were tricky. Would definately come back.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Odessey

The 3 1/2 hours to play was because we only had 2 players. Actually finished in about 3. No one in front of us.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Must Play

Great course make sure you play from correct tees.Staff very friendly. Great value will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

the course is a bit worn out in spots

Great modified links track, with GPS assiting. A few of the holes are a bit crimped because of real estate limitations. Pace of play is always good. With a little more care, this would be an amazing place to play...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice course close to Chicago

Very nicely maintained course. My friends keep going there even without me booking for them:-(

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Challenging but fun!

Course is excellent. Great service from Cart Attendant!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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