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736 Reviews (736)
5 Stars
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3 Stars
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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
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6
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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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58 out of 61 reviews
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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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Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Jemsek course

Great value for the money. Course was in good shape. Played in 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Previously Played

Never disappointed

Got to play on the 4th of July

Course was in good shape - it's a bit of a drive for us or we would likely make it our home course -

The Jemsek family does a fantastic job at all of its courses.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Lakewood

Played at 7:15am on a Thursday morning. Nobody out there (2 hour round). Course was in good condition. These courses have been here for 90 years, so the layout is extremely "old school." Overall, very nice condition, speedy round, friendly staff, decent value. Thanks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great time

Found a hot deal on a sunday early. Couldn't have been more satisfied. Looking forward to playing the other course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course in great shape

Course was in great condition. Great price at 6pm got 18 in buy 835pm with 2 in group

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great track for the money

If you want a great experience/golf course every time, this place delivers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Worth the money

Course was in great shape. Greens were quick. The good thing here is that if not busy they will let you go out earlier than your time. Only bad part is I was paired with 2 really bad golfers so the pace of play was at 4 hours for our threesome with no one ahead of us. Great practice facility and good halfway house.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Couldn't pass up Hot Deal

Even though the weather was in the 40's, I could not pass up the chance to play the Lakewood course for $15 including the cart. Had not played this course in years. I didn't shoot well, but I also don't usually play when it is this cold. Great mature course with challenging holes for a beginner to intermediate golfer. Good golfers could tear this course up if you know how the holes set up.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Spring round

A great place for my first round of the season! The course was in super shape and the greens were quick. It is a good test but fair to the less experienced golfer. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was the condition of the bunkers, they were chunky and inconsistent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friendly and fun course

One of my favorite courses. Lot of character but still very friendly for mid/high handicappers.

Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice but pretty average

Nice course. All straight holes, pretty average and easy skill level; par 3's are long tho and there are a couple long par 4's. Course doesn't have a turn so they need beverage carts or beverage stations throughout the course open. Water stations weren't even up. Food was great and staff was very friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value excellent course

Great course with an excellent mix of moderate to challenging holes. Par three's were fun from the tips. Great place to take a group of friends for a friendly round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Tougher than it appears!

I've played this course a number of times and really enjoy the challenge. The set up is somewhat challenging with certain holes playing longer than you think. Even the short par 4's have their risk / reward dangers. Overall, I enjoy playing here and will continue to come back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Shape for Fall Golf

Always worry about aeration, etc. at this time of year but Course #2 was in very good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Round

I had played at St. Andrews years ago, not sure which course I had played at the time. Played course #2 this time around with a customer. The course was well maintained and worth the money. Only complaint was about the cart girl for drinks. Saw her a total of two times in the round, and each time she never once stopped to ask if we needed anything.

Overall, course was great and I will definitely be back after making my 25ft putt on 18!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Our Lucky Day!

We were fortunate to play between rains. It was cart path only but for all the rain the course was in excellent shape. No water on the greens so putting was great except ours. Everything on the course was in tip top shape. I highly recommend it especially if it rains.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 252
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Nice layout

St.Andrews is always a decent round. Never been disappointed playing there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Moderate nice course

Moderate nice cozy course. Pretty good for senior and female golfer on # 2 course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice place for a good day

Course was in good shape, staff was frendly, decent pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for driving and putting challenge.

Enjoy the ability to challenge my course management and putting skills. Well taken care of course if golfers would repair ball marks on greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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