St. Andrews GCC - Joe Jemsek: #2
View of the 2nd green from Joe Jemsek Course.
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4.3
748 Reviews (748)
5 Stars
329
4 Stars
325
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
93.1%
Recommend this course
699 out of 748 reviews
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4.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
5
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
13 out of 13 reviews
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4.2
57 Reviews (57)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.7%
Recommend this course
54 out of 57 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff consistently go out of their way to accommodate golfers, making every visit feel welcoming and well-supported. The course layout and conditions impress regulars and first-timers alike, with the bar and food adding great value after the round.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6818 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.5

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Edward B. Dearie (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

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, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

4.3
748 Reviews (748)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Brunch 12
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 19
Water Hazards 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Playing Multiple Courses 20
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 36
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 7

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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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So slow

Teed off 12 minutes late and then waited on every tee box on back when finished saw ranger sitting at tee having a break

When was on course he didn’t say a word

Brutal

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 20
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Hot Deal

Very Windy in mid-40s, but with covered carts and a course in great shape, who can ask for mor in Chicago in March.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 87
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Reviews 21
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great for February golf, greens are challenging and fast but fun, par 3 put your accuracy to the test, couple tough par 4’s but a few gettable one’s as well. Overall 7.2-10

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 18
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
Used cart

One of my Favorite Courses.

I drive from Oak Park to play this course. Always Friendly Staff, carts are clean and run good, the grounds are well kept and in very good condition every time I play. The pace of play is really good as they send out groups every 10 minutes giving a nice buffer to work with.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/27/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Joe Jemsek Course.

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Reviews 47
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

late season golf

golf course was in great condition , no problem with leaves on the course .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/18/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club- Joe Jemsek Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/24/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Joe Jemsek Course!

Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/07/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club- Joe Jemsek Course!

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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slooooooooooooooow

Extremely slow round. Most holes we were waiting for the group ahead of us in the group behind us was just finishing up on the green. Never saw a Ranger until the 13th hole so it was slow and just Uber a 5 hour round. Golf course has a nice layout but needs some work. Nobody replaced all of the previous days divots that were just laying around.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Commented on 10/25/2022

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

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Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

great course and pace

2nd group was on the course that morning for the 740 tee time. It obviously helps to be in the earlier groups for the pace of play. easy to navigate course. slightly easier than the other course. will for sure be back

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 10/25/2022

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing St. Andrews Golf & Country Club- Joe Jemsek Course.

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