Wilmette GC: Sunset
Sunset view from Wilmette Golf Course.
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4.3
372 Reviews (372)
5 Stars
159
4 Stars
142
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
89.3%
Recommend this course
319 out of 372 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.3
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course consistently holds up well in varied conditions, with well-watered greens and fairways that drain impressively after heavy rain. Welcoming staff and an on-site restaurant add to a well-rounded outing at a strong value.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6363 yards
Slope 128
Rating 70.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1922
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/01
Architect Joseph A. Roseman (1922) Greg Martin (2014) Brent Wadsworth Dick Nugent (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $20
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Sports

Tennis
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4.3
372 Reviews (372)
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked

Pleasantly surprised

Having played the course only 2-3 times before, I wasn’t sure how it would handle the recent heavy rain. Impressively, it had drained very well. There were no puddles or mud anywhere. The only effect I noticed was that the fairway grass was a little tall. After our round with another couple, we had a pleasant dinner on the patio of the on-site restaurant.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Excellent Value

The course was in great condition, especially for the price. The pace of play was to be expected for a twilight round, and the starter was nice. Would play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 62
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape

Played on a Saturday afternoon and the pace of play was excellent for a weekend. No real wait until the back 9 but we were spoiled by that point with how quickly we played the front 9. The course is in great shape and the greens were well watered.

Only negative was the driving range. You hit off mats, which is fine, but very few of the mats had the rubber tees on them which was a pain as you had to pretty much rig up a wooden tee on the mat which didn’t work too well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Walked

Beautiful course...rough weather when I played

Great course to play..unfortunately it was very windy and then it started raining..finished round but the rough conditions did not make it a fun round..still will go back and play if weather is better. food at the restaurant is quite expensive.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy, Cool, Drizzle - Spring Golf in Chicago

It’s weather transition time and golf in Chicago can be sunny and warm or windy, cool , & drizzle.

Today was the latter. Nonetheless, the course was in decent shape. Greens still recovering from aeration but puttable. Teamed with 2 other local folks - I live in Kansas City.

The starter was particularly friendly inviting me into the warm startes shack before teeing off 1.

I got a Golf Now Hot Deal so good value for the money

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not quite ready for thecseason

Usual mid-spring conditions. Fairway & rough grass inconsistent. Greens were just starting to grow. Many aeration divot issues with putting. Cart-path only which was unnecessary from a wetness perspective. Also carts & green fees expensive considering 4:30 start time. Holes 1&3 DO NOT use yellow balls as get many range balls which is also.unnerving if not in Fairway or to left. Nice course but some issues.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor fairways

The fairways are like hitting off a closely mowed backyard grass. That needs to be worked on. Nice course otherwise

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It’s early

It’s early but course plays nice. Sure the pins are on the sides but greens roll nice. Happy to play this early in the season and not have real issues with course conditions. Kudos to the ground crew.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Early Spring Round

I play here when visiting my daughter. The course is challenging enough. Straightaways , doglegs both ways, adequate bunkering and water hazards. The greens are undulating and were quite slow. It’s preseason and to be expected. The grounds crew was out prepping the course for spring opening play.

The renovated restaurant is very nice . Drink selection and beer very good too.

I joined up with a nice local couple who play here regularly.

I like playing here when I’m in town.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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