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St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Joe Jemsek Course
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About
There are two championship golf courses available at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago as well as a top-ranked practice center. The Joe Jemsek Course, formerly known as the Lakewood, was added in 1929, three years after the club opened. Unlike the original St. Andrews Course, the Joe Jemsek Course has a hillier terrain. Although it is shorter than the other golf course at 6,770 yards, the elevation changes make it seem similar in length to the 6,920-yard St. Andrews Course. The course features tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers, offering plenty of challenges but overall it is not an overly intimidating layout for beginners. There are several long and demanding par 3s throughout. The best example being the tricky second hole, which has a green that is guarded by two deep bunkers and towering trees.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6818 yards | 72.5 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 6358 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6358 yards | 76.2 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5797 yards | 67.8 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5797 yards | 73.1 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5341 yards | 65.7 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5341 yards | 70.6 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.5/126 | 362 | 216 | 425 | 384 | 433 | 200 | 349 | 420 | 496 | 3285 | 517 | 221 | 338 | 329 | 207 | 514 | 451 | 552 | 404 | 3533 | 6818 |
| White M: 70.4/121 | 333 | 194 | 380 | 370 | 402 | 171 | 336 | 406 | 479 | 3071 | 467 | 187 | 313 | 303 | 192 | 498 | 436 | 524 | 367 | 3287 | 6358 |
| Gold M: 67.8/115 W: 73.1/126 | 314 | 165 | 361 | 356 | 332 | 148 | 305 | 372 | 452 | 2805 | 426 | 160 | 297 | 292 | 179 | 442 | 370 | 468 | 358 | 2992 | 5797 |
| Red M: 65.7/110 W: 70.6/121 | 294 | 164 | 342 | 342 | 272 | 142 | 271 | 258 | 406 | 2491 | 401 | 158 | 292 | 284 | 176 | 413 | 333 | 458 | 335 | 2850 | 5341 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 10 |
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Photo submitted by u122474247 on 10/21/2024
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Photo submitted by u122474247 on 10/21/2024
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Photo submitted by u122474247 on 10/21/2024
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Photo submitted by u122474247 on 10/21/2024
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Photo submitted by Bigworm9 on 02/11/2024
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Photo submitted by MShambora on 11/10/2021
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Where My 2nd Shot Landed Photo submitted by DavePipitone on 07/25/2017
Monday play
Course was in really good shape especially the greens. Some confusion regarding names of courses which are different from what the proshop tells you and what the courses are named on signage. Haven't played there in years and look forward to returning again this year. Well worth the money.
Boring and Overpriced
Honestly, this course is just boring (Joe Jemsek). Theres nothing about it that stands out and the carts are from the 90s. all par 3s were almost 200 or more yards, which isn’t a complaint necessarily, just wished for more variety for the price I paid. The course amenities as a whole are nice and they offer a lot. I would recommend everything about the facilities except the golf courses. Theres are much nicer courses out there for half the price.
Great shape!
Course was in great shape. Greens were not beat up. I was pleasantly surprised by the course. Haven’t played it in years but it will be s regular track from now on
Not Handicap Friendly
The course has taken the position that you can't drive their carts to your vehicle for whatever reason. Handicap parking is limited up fron and requires that you pick up an already heavy bag that may be filled with things for you to survice on if you are a diabetic. They offer NO Sugar Free/Caffeine Free drinks except water. Walking with the clubs if you have two bad legs is difficult both before and after the round. They require you to drive the cart back behind the building and then walk back to your car. A task more difficult if you are 70 and disabled.
Nice course
Course was very nice. Only problem I had, is that I talked to someone a week ago to set up 2 foursomes for out of town guests (relatives). The golf date was for June 22nd. I was told I had to wait until 2 weeks prior (8th). I came in on the 6th to confirm. I was told the 22nd was booked solid and I couldn't get on until late afternoon. I have to find another course to play because we were trying to get out around 11 am. Disappointed.
Great place!
Realy enjoyed golfing here, close to home and a very well kept course can’t complain one bit, not a ton of BS hazards to make it super hard for the average golfer.
Great course, great staff, but slow play
Enjoyed the entire round - perfect day, great course, friendly staff... everything was great! The pace of play was a little slow (4 1/2 hours) which was fine for us. Unfortunately, the 2-some behind us were intolerable and miserable to be around. Lighten up!
Great Time Course #2
Played the Joe Jemsek course, course #2, aka Lakewood. Staff were super friendly. Course was in great condition and pace on Sunday morning was at just over 4 hours. Would definitely play here again.
Always solid!
Can't beat this facility for the money. It's well designed and the course conditions are just fine. The staff is SUPER friendly. Easily the best public practice facilities in the Fox Valley area.
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