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St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Joe Jemsek Course
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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 Bigworm9 on 02/11/2024
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Where My 2nd Shot Landed Photo submitted by DavePipitone on 07/25/2017
Beautiful Course in Great Shape!
I played the Lakeview Course on Monday, July 24. Although a little damp from the big rains on Sunday, the fairways and greens were in excellent condition. I nearly eagled #7 (par 4) with a spectacular second shot. (See photo.)
The practice center is one of my favorites - two areas with grass tees, two chipping greens and a putting green.
I heartily recommend this course and would play again, no questions asked.
A great day at Lakewood Course at St. Andrews
Noon tee time on a hot sunny and windy day. Played the Lakewood course (I think commonly referred to as the inside course) at St. Andrews. 3 of us playing and we actually were able to start a little early. Foursome ahead of us at the start then around the turn a group of 3 walking teenagers (good players) caught us so we let them play through. Excellent service by the cart lady and we needed some cold beverages to get through. Course was in great shape, rough not unfair at all., greens where super fast with some tough pin locations (hills, dips/valleys in the green). Challenging as is the water you encounter on 17 and 18 (it's a distance thing) Will definitely play again either course!!!! Oh and cart #100 was a speedy one!
Perfect Day/Great Round
The weather was perfect and course was in very good condition, especially considering that we played immediately after an outing ended. Course provides an interesting array of challenges. Generally flat, but several holes with water and trees. The greens are challenging with many slopes and breaks and very quite fast. Truly enjoyed the day!
The Sun was out!
What a great day golfing here today. I couldn't resist going today it seems like we have not seen the sun around as of late but today was perfect. The drive was not bad when you go in the middle of the day, nice easy trip out west. The staff here are the nicest people and really everyone we talked with were very friendly. If I had any complaints about the round would be the droppings from the tree on the greens or maybe leave a broom at each hole so we can sweep our line so we can putt.
Windy day
Course was in very good shape
Greens rolled true - fairly fast
Pace was good for a holiday
The course was very well maintained and all the staff that I came into contact with were very friendly.
Jemsek and golf go together
Staff is very friendly. The conditions are always good. The pace is sometimes hard to predict---but usually good. We enjoy playing both courses.
Good Value
St. Andrews offers two Parkland courses providing a fair test for golfers of varied ability. I especially enjoy playing here in the Spring and Fall, when the greens are being rolled but the courses are not yet being watered; when the greens are firm, both courses really shine. The friendly course staff, first-rate Proshop and world-class practice facilities all combine to make St. Andrews a good value for the discerning golfer.
everything was green. greens were good. fairways . played well.Had a good time. Glenn
Nice course. Over booked...
I made a reservation not knowing that there was an outing in progress. I was never told. I found myself as a single between foursomes... I had to walk off after 7 holes as I felt like I was pressuring the group in front of me and frustrating the group behind me. Not enjoyable at all...
Nice course and I am sure it would have been fine had the outing not been in progress. I would have appreciated being told and frankly probably should not have been let out knowing this.
Enjoyable Round
Great to get out on a beautiful day. Course had challenges and we had an enjoyable round.
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