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Chevy Chase Country Club (formerly known as Traditions at Chevy Chase Country Club) in Wheeling is one of Chicagoland's top public golf facilities. Thomas Bendelow designed the golf course in 1925. The classic layout remained largely the same until 2002 when a major renovation updated the course and made it more challenging. The layout now has deep pot bunkers lined with tall native fescue that border the generous, rolling greens and undulating fairways. Though it is more challenging than it was, the golf course still offers a player-friendly round. Four sets of tees also ensure that golfers can play to their skill level. The course finishes with its signature hole, a par 5 that features water both left and right of the landing area off the tee. Three massive bunkers and yet another pond all fiercely guard the green as well.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight | 72 | 6610 yards | 71.9 | 128 |
| Burnt Red | 72 | 6078 yards | 69.5 | 122 |
| Hunter Green (W) | 72 | 5647 yards | 72.4 | 124 |
| Hunter Green | 72 | 5647 yards | 67.4 | 115 |
| Natural | 72 | 5084 yards | 69.4 | 117 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midnight M: 72.1/132 | 369 | 494 | 392 | 535 | 434 | 137 | 391 | 407 | 195 | 3354 | 404 | 350 | 440 | 186 | 346 | 494 | 158 | 352 | 546 | 3276 | 6630 |
| Burnt Red M: 69.4/126 W: 74.9/132 | 359 | 453 | 347 | 485 | 406 | 117 | 336 | 375 | 157 | 3035 | 369 | 322 | 405 | 156 | 319 | 484 | 132 | 307 | 517 | 3011 | 6046 |
| Hunter Green M: 67.4/121 W: 72.4/127 | 343 | 443 | 305 | 441 | 382 | 96 | 309 | 361 | 137 | 2817 | 345 | 302 | 388 | 135 | 287 | 453 | 104 | 292 | 482 | 2788 | 5605 |
| Natural M: 64.8/115 W: 69.3/120 | 335 | 398 | 266 | 416 | 324 | 90 | 286 | 306 | 108 | 2529 | 315 | 274 | 362 | 123 | 250 | 424 | 83 | 241 | 443 | 2515 | 5044 |
| Handicap | 15 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 7 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 6 |
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This course was well maintained
It took a lot longer than I expected since there were so many beginners when I played.
Whole course was well maintained and staff members were friendly.
I was satisfied with this course and would love to play again.
Course is always in great condition--fairways, bunkers, greens.
Traditions has always been a dependable venue for a challenging, yet enjoyable, round of golf. The fairways are wide enough to score well if you find them off the tee. But lush and mature trees and fairway bunkers will definitely add strokes if you stray. The rough, though heavy and grabby, is fair enough to escape with concentrated effort. Value was pretty good--relative to the GolfNow deal for our 3some compared to many other area courses that are just as well-maintained, but full price is not an option to the savvy shopper.
Slow play ruined beuatiful afternoon!
The pace of play ruined the golfing experience. The GPS system is useless if no one is monitoring the pace of play. The course should be played in under 4 hours regardless of talent level. Where are the rangers?
The course conditions are fair but the experience was ruined by slow play!
The cook and wait staff were very friendly!
Trying to be fancy, but they miss the mark.
This course was renovated a number of years ago. After that, the green fees nearly doubled. They're trying to be a top-tier course but they're just NOT. The fairways were pretty shaggy and the greens were not what you'd expect from an top course. I consider this course an above average muni. course. Not worth the price that they're asking.
Good Ole Chevy Chase
Have played Chevy Chase on and off for most of my life, maybe 10 rounds over the last 10 years. I like the course very much, it is very well maintained, greens challenging and fast, fair penalties for bad shots, and very nice clubhouse with great food. The GPS system is fantastic, and the ability to order some food from the GPS and have it waiting for you at the turn is a nice touch.
Always look forward to playing here again.
Note: if you hit far left off the tees, you will be in trouble to start your round, left on the 1st 3 holes is OB.
Scenic with good golf interest and variety, without being too hard.
The course was pretty with nice plantings and lots of interest. The course was in good shape and all staff we encountered were very very friendly and helpful. There was enough "interest" without being TOO hard for three women golfers of moderate to above average skill level. We would come back again and bring our husbands.
Nice course. Well maintained. Greens were about an 8 on the stimp meter.
Enjoyed playing this course. Will definitely play again.
GREAT GOLF COURSE!!!
All around great place to play. When I pulled into the parking lot an employee greeted me and dropped off a cart for me. Course was in exellent shape!
not good
extremely crowded. course not managed properly. waited on every-hold. would not recommend.
nice course for all level. Accurate shot maker much good result on.
I been lots. Just my handy around. Close to my home. A little higher fee comparing with other similar conditions. Hot deal ok. But ?????? regular fee?????
Great Course | Great Value
Had been wanting to play this course for awhile as I drive by it every day while going to work. The course had some of the best fairways I've played on all year and everything from the bunkers, to hazards, to water, were all very well kept up and nice. Only thing I was bummed about was that they decided to sand the greens that morning. Other than that, the course was in great shape!
The staff was great! We had about a 2-hour rain delay and we got to just hang out in the very nice club-house and had a nice lunch.
Highly recommend this course to anybody looking for a moderate challenge with great conditions.
Well maintained for Park District Course but not memorable
Well maintained fairways and greens with backdrop to the 18th green and the par 5 number 15 offering the only memorable lasting moments. Also, the course is usually too pricey unless there is a deal on golf now.
Great Track!
I have been playing here for years. The course is always in great shape unless it rains. The course is prone to flooding. I wish the staff would moderate slow play more often. Greens are always is great shape.
Very well maintained
The course is in excellent condition. Staff was very friendly and we had no problem with the booking through Golfnow. It is a little expensive if you pay rack rate
a great course in great shape
We played this course 25 years ago and I wouldn't recognize it now. Chevy Chase is nicely redone and in amazing shape considering the spring rains...simply spectacular!
One of the better publics
Very interesting course, lots of variety and plenty of different shots to hit. Not very long, so you'll have a lot of wedges, and you can play it well here if you place the ball in the rights spots. Again, not a very great pace, send a ranger out once in a while, ok? I'd come back here.
this course is good for beginners
i recommend this course for beginner and intermediate players because pretty large green and wide fairway.
Everything was perfect,staff and course .
The staff were so kind and friendly. The condition of course was perfectly maintained .Everything was wonderful .Everybody (my friends)were happy to play Chevy Chase .We will come again soon.
Good Experience
The course condition was excellent. The fairways were like carpets and the greens ran smooth and moderately fast. A fun experience.
They need more attention for tea bax area
Good golf course
but They shuld put ball wash things even spring time.
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As others have stated this course is VERY tight with narrow tree lined fairways. Just thought this comment must be about a different golf course.