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4.8
197 Reviews (197)
5 Stars
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
95.1%
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191 out of 197 reviews
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4.8
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
92.9%
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26 out of 28 reviews
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4.8
30 Reviews (30)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
93.3%
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28 out of 30 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6801 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2
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Sandy Pines Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tim Nugent (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code A shirt with a collar or mock golf shirt is required to play Sandy Pines Golf Club.

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4.8
197 Reviews (197)
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5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Nice golf course

The course was in great shape. The weather was great. The only thing I would do different would be the vending machines should be up and operational or a golf cart girl driving around serving drinks or snacks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 19
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4.0
Previously Played

Really well played out course with great drainage and great conditions

The course is sweet but getting very crowded and with the GPS carts it’s like you playing in controlled environment. Only warning is on cart which when you driving up looking for ball will lock you up where your cart don’t move. No signs on course and cart don’t beep when getting close to boundaries they have setup. At times it really tics you off. I heard so many people stuck swearing at the gps controlled system . I guess only way to control knukklheads to lazy to walk but give a warning beep before your locked out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Mid December Golf

For the middle of December the course was in pretty decent shape. The greens were not fast but played about medium. The pace of play was somewhat slow as it took our foursome about 4 1/2 hrs to finish 18. Especially at this time of year. I guess it just depends on what golfers are in front of you. We ordered food on the 8th and when we arrived at the clubhouse to get our food we were informed that they didn't have brats even though it was listed on the cart to order. Also, when we arrived at the clubhouse, we had to wait because our food wasn't ready, 2 hotdogs and chips. Sure, I know that's trivial bs to most but just had to mention it. I've played here quite often and each time out is a different scenario. To be expected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautifully kept course

Very high class course with middle class pricing. Very friendly staff. Very well kept fairways and greens. 10 out of 10 would recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Not at hidden gem in Indiana

We stopped here as part of a golf road trip recently and we were blown away by the quality of the course. It is very well maintained and the staff were all exceptional.

Pace of play was a little slow as to be expected on a holiday weekend.

Definitely planning to go back for one of their well priced stay and play packages.

Didn't get to try the restaurant but heard from a few regulars on the porch that the menu was top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Masters of the Midwest

Course was in perfect condition I was a single and played with some good people. The course was fun to play the layout was great definitely would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolutely great!

This may be the best public course in the Chicagoland market for the money. Simply a wonderful place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE

Had the pleasure of meeting Andy Simpson and Lauren

Thanks for the hospitality l get every time l play golf at

SANDY PINES…..Jimmy the starter was excellent and got me teeing off right away…I’ve told many veterans l golf with every week in Illinois to drive out and play one of the best well kept golf courses around..

Thanks for another great round..Matt B.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 36
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tremendous, very surprised

Didn’t expect much but wow was I wrong, great facility, tremendous course conditions and good people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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