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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
757 Reviews
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A view from Shepherd's Crook Golf Course. Shepherd's Crook Golf Course

About

Holes 18
Par 71
Length 6827 yds
Rating 72.1
Slope 130
Type Public
Style Links
Course Layout
Tees
Track Rounds
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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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Rating Index
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4.8
4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 36 reviews
100.0%
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36
Reviews
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 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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Golfer Reviews

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sburrows55
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

What a value!

Finally drove up from the City to check out Shepherds Crook and I was not disappointed. Course was in great shape, the layout is fantastic and it was a lot of fun to play. Greens were large, undulating and fast! It is a course that both low and high handicappers will enjoy playing! If that wasn't enough, the cost was great. One of the best values in the Chicago area!

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First Time Playing
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 3.0
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gdwyer419
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Walked
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
Difficulty 4.0
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jameslee17
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000004989455
Reviews 14
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
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nowibo772
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course for Golf!

Weather conditions were perfect and so was the condition of the course. Tee Boxes, Fairways and Greens were all in perfect condition.

Bunkers were all well maintained, although I only found two. The rough was a good height but just penal enough because of thickness. My salute to the groundskeeping crew!

Just a great track!

Pace of play was really good.

One of the best courses in the NE Il SE Wis area for post round amenities. A wonderful patio overlooking the 9th and 18th fairways and greens. You get a long view of the course which a fantastic panorama.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect 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 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u000004761322
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
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
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StevePistol
T O P 250
Reviews 278
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Difficulty 3.0
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Fred8355140
Reviews 23
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 5.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

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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Larrybuettner
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Hidden gem

Tucked away in the north east corner of Illinois, this is a links style course that is in excellent shape and a joy to play. Worth the ride!

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 4.0
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Hi, Larrybuettner. 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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u000005268230
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome day on the links

Pristinely manicured undulating greens. Fun layout with good variety of distances .Par 71 with 3 very long par 5’s. 10 minutes between tee-times. Great experience

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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 09/16/2022

Hello, u000005268230. We appreciate you leaving a review and rating us 5 stars. We're delighted to hear how much you enjoyed the pristine course conditions. We work hard to provide an exceptional experience, and it's very satisfying to hear from golfers like you who appreciate our efforts. We will inform the entire team so they know their hard work is paying off. We look forward to having you back Shepherd's Crook Golf Course!

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u314160348225
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u314160348225! 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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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 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

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

Verified Purchaser
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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