Rolling Meadows Country Club

I played this course 2 years ago and was not impressed by the course condition - the new owners have made substantial progress in bringing it back. Greens were a little sow but in great condition. Love the layout and the back 9 will challenge any skill level. I will play it again.

It's a budget course. Play it when it's empty and you get 18 holes in for $40-50 with no waiting and it's an enjoyable experience. Come out on Saturday late morning and you're spending 5+ hours on a course with 8-minute tee time intervals, rock hard grounds, slow greens, loud gas carts, and no water on the course.

There's more challenge here than at nearby metroparks courses. Holes 12-14 are a tough stretch of holes that require length and precision off the tee. Hole 6 is a 265 yard par 3, hole 17 is a 225 yard par 3. There's woods running down the sides of holes 2-3, and trees lining several fairways that punish you if you miss. Convenient food truck at the turn.

Good shape but our fault for booking twilight after leagues. Was slow but ranger found plus an opening on the back nine mid round.

... it surprises you. It's short, just over 6000 yards from the white tees I played. But it has some teeth to it. The fairways are narrow, likely to cut costs because there's room for them to be wider on many holes. But the rough wasn't that punitive if you just missed a fairway. I was fortunate to avoid bunkers so I don't know how they played, but they looked decent. Certainly plenty of rakes, which is appreciated.

The fairways and tees were in good shape. Had no issues with them at all. There were a few rough places on the course, especially in the lower areas. But considering the very wet spring, I actually expected worse. The defense of the course are the greens. They're small, very undulating, and a bit tricky. But they rolled true, even with them being a bit sandy. That was more noticeable because of playing early and them being damp. You do not want to be above the hole, which is easier said than done.

I can't speak to the pace of play. I had the first tee time on a beautiful, cool morning. The carts are stored outside, but were wiped down so I didn't get wet. When I parked at the end of the round, it was already being sprayed clean for use later before I got back to the car. The staff I encountered were outstanding. Warm and welcoming.

One more thing I noticed. The cart paths were all gravel, and they were nicer than a lot of the ones in the area that are paved. Very few ruts or potholes. They were so good I used them and crossed the fairways at 90 degrees because... well, you should. They made that decision easier.

Well done to the staff and crew at Rolling Meadows. It was an enjoyable day.

Such a friendly staff. The course has finished some maintenance on the course and the course was in great shape. Will play again.

Played this course for the first time…course was in very good condition! Pace of play was excellent, never waited on the tee box. It isn’t the most challenging course, but will appeal to a wide variety of golfers. Highly recommend!

Nice course, well maintained and in great condition. The greens are tough as they are slightly domed and 2 put is a great score. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. Also the banquet facilities look very nice.

Overall the course is in great shape; however hole 8 is under construction. Back 9 is longer than the front 9 and fairways are narrower.. The crowned greens are fast.