Shepherd's Crook GC
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4.7
715 Reviews (715)
5 Stars
514
4 Stars
176
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.7
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
99.0%
Recommend this course
703 out of 715 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
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0
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.8
74 Reviews (74)
5 Stars
62
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
98.6%
Recommend this course
73 out of 74 reviews
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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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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6827 yards
Slope 130
Rating 72.1
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Course Details

Year Built 1999
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Keith Foster (1999) Kevin Hargrave (1999)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

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Reviews

4.7
715 Reviews (715)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 31
Bunkers 17
Thick Rough 15
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 26
Locals 18
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 27
In the 'Burbs 15

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Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best value near Chicago, hands down

One or two tee boxes from the tips are a little wonky and gimmicky but otherwise it’s my new fave track. Wish they had a range.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Challenging target golf

Overall a nice course, with some blind shots and challenging greens. At times even in the fairway the ground was very hard. There are no bathrooms or water to drink on the course, and ball washers had no liquid in them, so be sure to plan accordingly.

At full price probably would be a pass for a second time visit but if a good deal could be a good option.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice coirse

Very well maintained course. Nice vieew. Good reasonal price.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a month
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 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cancellation Policy

I injured my back a few days prior to playing.

Thought I could work through it and play. Could not.

When I went to cancel, I was and hour past the 48 hour rule. Should be a 24 hour policy. Not a GolfNow fan.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

First time playing here and will definitely play again. Course layout was awesome and greens and fairways immaculate. Really fun course to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Great Course; Pro Shop Guy Needs to Go

Excellent golf course in awesome condition. The greens roll fast and hold good approach shots. Played mid afternoon, pace of play was great. From a golf standpoint, everything is great. The only negative about Shepherd's Crook is the guy working in the pro shop. If you're expecting even a semblance of a friendly greeting when you walk in for your round, you've come to the wrong place. Instead, expect an angry stare and no words spoken until you initiate an exchange. One of the weirdest, strangest, most unpleasant check-ins I've ever experienced, anywhere, let alone a pro shop. Extremely rude and super unpleasant for absolutely no reason at all. Borderline disrespectful. Unfortunately I didn't get the guy's name, and he was gone by the time our round was over, but it's probably in Shepherd's Crook's best interest to find somebody to work the pro shop who is willing to treat people the right way. It shouldn't be difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Course In The Area!

This course is fantastic! Great course layout! The grounds crew has the course looking perfect. Not sure why big golf events haven’t happened there yet.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Great golf club!

It took 5 hrs to finish on Monday morning. Bittersweet is a wonderful golf course, but we always meet players playing so slow. A group in front of us had 3 players when we had 4 players. But we had to wait, and 2some behind us yelled at us to move.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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