St. Andrews GCC - Joe Jemsek: #2
View of the 2nd green from Joe Jemsek Course.
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4.3
743 Reviews (743)
5 Stars
326
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
15
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
93.0%
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694 out of 743 reviews
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4.3
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4.0
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4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
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4.3
61 Reviews (61)
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Conditions
4.2
Value
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4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.1%
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58 out of 61 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
743 Reviews (743)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This golf course is in great condition fairways, greens great value for you money

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great experience

Good course, great facilities. Value for money! Certainly recommend to all.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course #2

Course #2 is not as interesting as #1. This layout is pretty much straight ahead on all holes; no doglegs. The final three holes offer plenty of challenge for the typical "white tees" golfer. (435 yrd par 4, followed by a long Par 5 with the 3rd shot over water, followed by another hole with water on the second shot.) All of the par 3's are fairly long with lots of sand. (175 - 190). The course was in very good condition (considering the tough winter). My only complaint is that the rough was too long, so we wasted too much time hunting for balls that weren't that far off the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good overall course

Greens in great condition. Only wish there was more water throughout the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not worth the price

I booked through GolfNow and, based on the ratings, I was expecting to play a great course. The rough was horrible as our 4some lost more than 10 balls that were barely off the fairways. The 3 other gentlemen definitely made the round enjoyable, but I wouldn't return. I have paid less for much better courses.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

st andrews joe jemsik

First class treatment from very friendly staff pace of play finished 18 in less than 4 hrs course in very nice shape only a little winter kill on a few greens

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great condition

Love playing the Andrews track....some challenging holes and very fair. Fairways and greens were in great shape when I played. Finished the round in 2 1/2 hours! Carts have newly installed GPS devices.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Rough was deep

Course was in pretty good shape. Most greens were good, traps were soft and playable. The rough must have been over six inches. If your ball found the rough it was very hard to find it, which slowed play. Otherwise play moved smoothly. No GPS and yardage markers were not too good. Bring your phone with an App.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My favorite course

I have played about 20 courses in the suburbs of Chicago and the Jemsek course is my favorite. It is great for right handed players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

A gem!

Seems like they care a lot about the tee boxes, fairways and greens here, they were beautiful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play course 1.

Course 1 good for beginner or intermediate golfer like me. Open fairway with interesting dog leg path and challenge midway bunker; wide green but somewhat challenge spread control slopes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

True golf

Some things never change, and the Lakewood course #2 back 9 is still one of the best in all of Illinois. When you get to this course you can feel the history and the energy of a great old golf club...which is still owned and operated by one of the best families in golf. Greens are nice and fast too, when they roll em. Also, one of the best range and practice facilities in the country.

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

wide open course

St. Andrews has 2 courses from which to choose. Played the Lakeside course. It was in very good condition considering the bad winter we had. Greens were in excellent shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent for the time of year.

Course was completely open for our group which was awesome for pace of play. I assume that was based on the time of year. No water on course which was terrible and the cart girl made one appearance which was on the 6th hole and was never seen again. All and all was a good experience with higher expectations for coming months.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

course is great

some leaves, and ball washers missing, but overall very playable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course in great shape for this time of year

Course in great shape. Nice covered carts a big plus for this time of year. Some leaves, but playable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good view

Last Sunday, I and friends have a round in colorful trees, very beautiful! Nice!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course, great value

Enjoyed playing this course for the first time. I would definitely play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good greens and well maintained

Great day for golf. Got behind a slow threesome but that's not the courses fault. Course was relatively open with just enough framing to keep your attention.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. Enjoyed course.

Enjoyed course. Sand traps wet. Course soft. Staff friendly. Beer in 19th hole cold.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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