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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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4.7
746 Reviews
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About

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

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts
Pull Carts
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf Simulator
Indoor Practice
Putting Green

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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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Rating Index
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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 746 reviews
97.3%
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  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.6
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.6
  • Amenities
    4.2
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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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Golfer Reviews

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chrisykim2629
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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lzebala
Review 1
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 09/12/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, lzebala! 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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u757937584
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well maintained

Green is fast very hard with insulation

Definitely will go back to play

5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
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u8393187
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden Gem

Great course, Great condition and Great green complexes.

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 09/16/2022

Hi, u8393187. 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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u314162759704
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great municipal course!

This course is hard. I'm an 18 handicap and had my tail handed too me. The ball almost always settles deep into the rough. The greens were fast, not the most receptive, and had tons of undulation. Even though this course mentally demoralized me, I'm excited to go back and try to redeem myself. One thing I learned about this course is you do not have too be a long hitter here, fairways are the place to be. On most par 4's, 210-240 yd drive leaves you 110-150yds out. You do have to be a decent putter or you'll be 40+ strokes of just putts. Putting is key at this track.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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DanielJRomano1962
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course, challenging greens that were in good shape. Only thing missing was a cart girl.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello, u000005353688. Thank you for visiting us at Shepherd's Crook Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

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Yacks
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hi, Yacks. 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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uJTIT4148JT
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

great course

I always love playing here, great course and nice staff

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 08/18/2022

Hi, uJTIT4148JT. 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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u6722019
T O P 500
Reviews 78
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great day

Course is in pristine condition. Greens running fast and true. I've been playing golf here for a long time and it is in great shape. Got paired with a 3some and we had a wonderful time ☺.

Top 500 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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Commented on 08/25/2022

Hi, u6722019. 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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u314162075714
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great value & well maintained

The Crook is a great course for all skill levels. Fairways & greens are as good as any course around. Honestly, I’ve played Thunderhawk and Shepherds Crook is better maintained and a lot better value for the price. Also the patio is a nice place to sit and overlook the course. If you like a burger The Crook Burger is usually excellent. If you want a cold one after they have a nice selection of beers. Very rarely does the pace of play go over 4 hours. I consider The Crook my home course.

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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 08/11/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us, u314162075714. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Shepherd's Crook Golf Course thanks you!

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ReinerMuenchen
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course Plan

There is absolut no Information at the tees or on the scorecard how the fairway is running and how the distances to e.g. the bunkers are. Why did we got no course saver at the proshop?

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/22/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, ReinerMuenchen. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Shepherd's Crook Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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Dan8594850
Reviews 10
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
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Commented on 08/02/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Dan8594850! 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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godswiz3111111111111
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hi, godswiz3111111111111. 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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gkasich
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
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
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Commented on 08/22/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, gkasich! 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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u314159763396
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course was in excellent condition. The greens were on the slower side but consitant. We really enjoy playing here . It is a fun course for all skill levels. Very little interaction with the staff, seemed to be friendly.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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Commented on 08/01/2022

Hi, u314159763396. 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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RAJ8785J
Reviews 35
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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Commented on 08/03/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, RAJ8785J! 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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kenwen4
Reviews 22
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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Commented on 07/27/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, kenwen4! 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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Bobams
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

We drive down from Milwaukee to play this course at least six times a year. It is always fun and an adventure especially when the winds kick in. Truly is a nice golf course great staff great clubhouse the views of the 9 th and 18 th holes are great.

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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Commented on 07/26/2022

Bobams, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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u314160025646
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Commented on 07/26/2022

Hi, u314160025646. 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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u314162075714
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Excellent course

Parkland course with links style holes mixed in with some traditional layout. Fun course for all levels of golfers. Maintained in excellent condition all season long. Nice patio setting to have a drink or meal and watch play on 9 & 18.

Long hitters will get plenty of birdie opportunities, but greens protect the course from being overpowered.

Great value .

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 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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Commented on 07/26/2022

Your feedback is important to us, u314162075714. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Shepherd's Crook Golf Course.

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