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Shepherd's Crook Golf Course

351 N Green Bay Rd, Zion, Illinois 60099, Lake County
(847) 872-2080
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757 Reviews
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About

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6827 yds
Rating 72.1
Slope 130
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf Simulator
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted All major credit cards welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Year Built 1999
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect(s) Keith Foster (1999) Kevin Hargrave (1999)

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4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews
100.0%
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36
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  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.8
  • Value
    4.8
  • Layout
    4.9
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.6
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
Shepherd's Crook delivers meticulously maintained bent grass fairways, fast complex greens, and deep bunkers at outstanding value for a public course. Exceptionally friendly staff and a consistently brisk pace of play make every round a rewarding experience.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges:
Undulating Greens 31
Bunkers 17
Thick Rough 15
Best For:
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 18
Walkers 13
Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 15

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surrey0214
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 05/05/2023

surrey0214, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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u314159292540
Reviews 11
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 05/05/2023

Hi, u314159292540. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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AFE1968
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 04/28/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course!

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United96A
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great value

This course is ALWAYS very well maintained, fairways, above expectation, greens are always a severe challenge. This course is extremely well maintained, even this early in tbe year. Ground crew and maintenance always better than expected. Carts are always in great shape, no ripped seats, great running condition.

And most importantly, the bar area and patio gives you a btfl view of 9th and 18th hole. Great beverage prices, great food. Even if your not a golfer, stop in for a drink! Very nice course, and club

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 04/28/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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golfboyclik
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course conditions

Only complaint i have is that sometimes it smells like dookie but really not that bad. As well as roads being close. Other than that great course in general. Greens are fast and fun for this price range.

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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jerrygtk
Reviews 43
Recommended
Played

Fun course

Early in season so 4 star conditions will be 5 in another month. Like this course a lot and give it high recommendation.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 04/21/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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jimboad2
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

Great course with very friendly staff. Always challenging.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 04/07/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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ggmyg
T O P 1000
Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging greens

Excellent golf course. Long fairways and challenging greens. You’ve got to stay on the fairways to make par. If not on the fairways you be dealing with high slopes or tough rough. Pin placement is tricky and very fast greens. Extremely challenging but fun golf course.

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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jimboad2
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000002647233
Reviews 41
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Disappointing round

I have been playing this course since it opened and have enjoyed it. Unfortunately, pace of play was very slow once we reached the 7th hole and for the time since playing golf, I walked off the course after hole 12. My playing partner stayed and indicated the round was almost five hours. No ranger was in sight although I was told pace of play was being monitored. I will still consider this course for future play as the layout is both challenging and rewarding.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314163551127
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great experience

Fun course, great staff. Always an enjoyable golf experience at Shepherd’s Crook!

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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nlocicero
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

PIN Placements

These were the toughest and somewhat unfair pin placements that I have seen on the course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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jolmem
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Sam5773357
T O P 250
Reviews 143
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

I live 55 miles away and played here 15-20 times this year

Always in great shape

Good test

Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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David7072595
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Shanejohnson200
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Amazing course amazing value

Love this course, won’t find a better value in the broader Chicagoland area

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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David7072595
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u314160067934
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Kev3915
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
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u314163314567
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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