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736 Reviews (736)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.3
93.0%
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687 out of 736 reviews
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4.2
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
6
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2
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Conditions
4.1
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
86.7%
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4.3
61 Reviews (61)
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
4.0
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.1%
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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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4.3
736 Reviews (736)
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

great february course

I have played St. Andrews many many times. It never disappoints. February golf, good weather, great price ($20..hot deals). Grounds crew even tended to the sand traps..in February.

Great Job St. Andrews

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
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5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The pace was swift as fall was setting in, the biggest challenge this time of year is finding your ball amongst the fallen leaves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Jensen course

Typical parkland course. Good helping of longer par 4's.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fall Golf

Fairways and greens were great. Lot of leaves in the rough. that is my only reason for the 4 star review of the course condition

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Leaves

Played here many times - no water on the course except at the halfway house, which is not halfway. We played through the group in front of us at the halfway house, which is adjacent to the 7th hole at the Jemsek course. As a result, it was the 1st time I ever golfed with no water, and therefore could not eat my sandwich. We spent quite a bit of time looking for our balls (three guys, single digit handicaps) as there were leaves all over the course. I realize that it is that time of year but this was rediculuos. They should use leaf blowers and ny guess is they have them all at Cog Hill, their featured courses. The two other courses I played this week have plenty of trees and we did not have this problem. BUMMER.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Horrible Experience

A round shortened by inconsiderate golfers who drive carts on tees and greens. I was a single, and these 2 significantly older gentlemen, who apparently must have owned the course since they were driving on the greens, wouldn't let me play through as single. There was a ranger who asked how my round was, stated my case, and he drove off the other way.

I felt honored to play 8 holes in almost 2 1/2 hours as a single behind the owners of the course.

I left after 9 holes because there is no need to add more frustration to a frustrating game.

Won't be back after that experience. Too many other courses that actually care about all of their guests.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/27/2016

We are very sorry to hear about your experience. We would like to talk to you about your round. Please call me.

Bill Crouse, GM

630.231.3100 ext. 111

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Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

this course has two swan at parking lot to welcome you

4+ stars in general

very good 19th hole worth 5 stars.

beautiful scene of swans staying.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

Not a bad track, this course gets a lot of play but they manage to keep it in good shape, Got held up by a 5 some a few weeks ago and got no help from the rangers.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

nice

good time wii play again don't hit into the wood

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Don't think we'll play again

They had a fivesome on a crowded course that fell 2 holes behind and did nothing about it. The greens were bumpy and slow. It's a good thing it was a nice day and they paired us up with a nice guy.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Place To Play

If your looking for a great place to play where the course is in great shape, why not come and play at St. Andrews, the price is right and the food is even better & you can't beat the service.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

whateve

Nice conditions, well maintained. Straightforward course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice old style course w/a great practice facility

Got great hot deal for a beautiful Friday afternoon round. They have 36 holes, and we played the Lakeside (now called Jemsek) course. Mature course with lots of big oaks, some water hazards and excellent greens. Cart was included in the price, but this is a very walkable course, and range is the nicest in the area. Clubhouse is decent as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course

Greeted by nice staff, superb layout, excellent greens, must play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Long challenging greens but a fun place to play. I haven't played course one I hear that's more danger and doglegs

Cruised right through the round starter got me out there before my tee time and was nice. Challenges any kind of player. Definitely would go back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

good golf experience.

the sand traps were in terrible conditions. Overall a good golf experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Straight and boring

We played Joe Jemsek...not much to this course. Fairly flat, straight, not much water, and bunkers were fairly easy to avoid. The rough wasn't too thick, but trees came into play most holes. Fortunately my drives usually ended up far enough right I could easily hit it over the trees, but one of my partners had some trouble with big tree trunks. Overall the course was fairly easy and not very exciting, I was expecting more. The range is nice, and we saw the cart girl several times. It was incredibly humid the day we played, so the course was almost empty and we played at our own pace. We saw the ranger several times and he always seemed nice. The only water is lukewarm water fountains, could've used some ice water jugs.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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