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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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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

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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 757 reviews
98.2%
Recommend
757
Reviews
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  • 3 Stars
  • 2 Stars
  • 1 Stars
  • Conditions
    4.7
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.8
  • Friendliness
    4.8
  • 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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q6N4TGwwbdPbcrsYsrf6
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This is a great course that is well taken care of and is enjoyable to play

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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David7072595
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Sheps

Great course, beautiful conditions. Putting green no where near as fast as on course greens. Please buy up the apple orchard and put in a range.

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 4.0
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Hwksnut66
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice

Played after significant rain. Paths only but course was in nice shape for early April.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Pace 4.0
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jfmcgow123
Review 1
Skill Advanced
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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u000005059229
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Always a great day at the Crook

Sunny warm and windy. Playing good golf in March is a blessing. Course in good shape. Greens rolling well if just a bit slow. But it is only day 3 of their 2026 season. Highly recommend.

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 5.0
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j87villar
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course and Well Maintained

Great Course and Well Maintained even this late into the season.

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
Commented Nov 12, 2025
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
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pippers
Reviews 138
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
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benz4u
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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jplewa
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
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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u314162830303
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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GO56C6DF2FC0F007D005
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
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rak8543
Reviews 36
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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u314159678279
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 4.0
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rak8543
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
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c2fEmaf6bZjN5gd5cqOv
Review 1
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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msggrabowski
Reviews 19
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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u069503173
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Course has been shaved

There is no grass on the fairways. The groundskeeper decided to cut the grass down to nothing. Basically your ball is on mud or dirt. The best bet is to aim for the rough. Did not enjoy it at all.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Commented Sep 6, 2025
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We understand this visit didn’t meet expectations and will use your comments to make improvements. We hope your next visit is more enjoyable.
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Hags11
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

This is definitely one of the best public courses I've played in Illinois. Tough undulating greens and fairways. Played 18 holes in under 4 hours on a holiday. Great staff. I would highly recommend it.

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
Commented Sep 3, 2025
Thank you for the awesome review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience and look forward to having you back again.
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u000007488037
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful Course!

This is an absolutely beautiful—but challenging course! We enjoyed the course layout and each and every hole! From the tee boxes, to the fairways and the greens— this course was beautiful! While it is at the far northern tip of Illinois, it’s certainly worth the drive!

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 4.0
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chef7591
Reviews 11
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
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