St. Andrews GCC - Joe Jemsek: #2
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4.3
731 Reviews (731)
5 Stars
320
4 Stars
319
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
4.2
91.6%
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682 out of 731 reviews
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4.2
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
94.5%
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4.2
68 Reviews (68)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.1
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4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.6%
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63 out of 68 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
731 Reviews (731)
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5.0
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Previously Played

Great old school track

Got here early, warmed up at the practice center which by the way is 5 star…staff is always amazing and food is always good…pace of play was fast, and course is in great shape…Fun track highly recommend!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Handicap 0-4
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1.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Lots of stacking, everything straight

Not a bad course by any means, but 95% of the holes are just straight and very close together; we had multiple stack ups, with a 4 some we still had 4 groups at the same tee box at a time on the back 9; will not go back but again wasn't awful, just not the experience I was expecting

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Extremely slow round

I had the misfortune of picking a deal time at the St Andrews Jemsek course where there was a scramble booked prior to my tee time. Round was close to 5 hours. Going forward, I will call to see if an outing is scheduled prior to booking there again.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
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4.0
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Pace of play

Too many walker on the weekend. Had to wait over 5 minutes on every shot from tee to green. Will not play this course during weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 78
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course okay, not as good as the hype

Course was in decent shape. A lot of weeds throughout the fairways and rough. Greens were in very good shape. No towels on the ball washers. Great practice facility!

Bad part: Starter and counter person were rude, needing to prove a point and lacked common sense. Tee sheet was vacant except for hours, except for 2 tee times at 10:39 and 10:48. No one teed off for an hour + of me sitting there. I was in 10:48 time. 2 of the members of our group never showed. It was 10:30 and none of the 10:39 group had showed. We asked starter if we could go. No, you need to wait. 10:39 shows up at 10:42. As a twosome, we had to wait for a foursome who was late. The group let us go through after first hole. We didn’t see the foursome again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

St Andrews in West Chicago is in great condition.

The # 2 course was in fine shape.

Fairways were running and the greens were slow.

Rough doesn't seem like much until you get in it.

With Hot Deals with the golf pass discount - this is a great bargain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 104
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Very old course, kept clean, needs some care

I played the St.Andrews track. The course is maintained clean. However, being an old facility, it needs some more attention. The fairway grass is getting worn, needs aeration, more sand and overseeing. There is plenty of weeds - some places more weeds than grass. The divots Arte left as they are. They are so many that they look ugly and sometimes get in the wy of playing

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

St. Andrews is in Great shape.

St. Andrews has done some remodeling, for the better. Pace of play should pick up.

Played the # 2 Jemsek course.

Fairways and greens and bunkers were outstanding. Tee areas are filling in.

Fairways ran a little always a good thing.

Greens were slower than usual.

New sand in bunkers is great.

I'm guessing this course will play fast and tight in the summer months.

Staff, as always, is outstanding.

Course is a little pricey with cart but price comes back down to earth with GolfNow and Hot Deals especially walking.

Add the the price of the cart and it's still a good deal.

This is a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Early Spring Conditions

Windy but dry day. The greens are coming into shape but the fringe surrounding the greens still need work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Good course for any level

This course was fun and challenging. The greens were in good shape for early in the year....and tough.. Tree lined fairways, so hit em straight. Not too long, but good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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