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Value
3.2
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.9
Pace
3.2
Amenities
4.0
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 7041 yards
Slope 132
Rating 73.9

Course Details

Year Built 1987
Golf Season Year round
Architect Dick Nugent (1987) Bruce Borland (1987) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.2
195 Reviews (195)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 27
Undulating Greens 22
Thick Rough 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
Locals 14
Walkers 12
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hard course!

It had rained the days before and it was very soggy! We are average to good 4 some and we all lost a ball in the rough! It was a long course and a few rather hard pins. For sure get a drink and a snack! Very nice Staff and great bar.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great links course

One of the better links courses in the area. Course is still in great condition, even after the yearly aeration. Pace was a bit slow and had to wait on most of our shots during the round. Otherwise, a good round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Aggravating

The fairways were in very good condition. Sand trap water drainage is poor after a rain day and was very hard. Felt like I was hitting out of clay. There are many small hills down the fairways with high prairie grass. Once your ball enters this you might as well drop another and take the penalty. It's very hard to find your ball and other ahead of us made play very slow looking for their balls. I most likely will not play this course again for the price. The time you pay the Golf Now fee the value isn't worth this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

pace of play was really slow

Three hours to play nine holes, has to quit after 12 holes just to slow and long

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

where is the water?

I played here last year, and thought that it was just an oversight. It was hot, in the 90's, and there are no trees on this course.
Again playing a few days ago, it was pretty warm(80's) , no water, no drink cart. It says a lot about how much they care about their customers. Maybe they need some one to pass out on the course to get a message.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Average experience, slow pace

The course was in fair condition, it does not drain well. Some bunkers with standing water. They let twosomes go off early (8 am) which causes a back up immediately. Ranger did what he could but his hands were tied. They need a policy to not send out twosomes in the morning. Then to top it all off, our cart began to die on the 15th and we had to push it thru the parking lot after finishing. Will not make the trip out here again, not enough value for $60.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

really fast & undulating greens

I love this course. Great value for money. I am a senior. Greens just great & fescue is impossible. I am a high handicaper.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very nice track

Greens fast but fair. Fairways in good condition. Helps to have course knowledge. Staff was very friendly. Overall a great time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of my favorites

I started playing this course in the late 80s and have always liked it. I just wish they hadn't caved in to the whiners and left the fescue mounds alone.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good course

Took my pops out to play on Sunday morning. We played from the blue tee. It wasn't crowded at all, and pace was fast, which I liked. Nice fairways but hit it a bit off into the rough, you'll lose your ball. It's a long and tough course. Trees don't really come into play but there's plenty of other hazards. It's a challenging course but really fun. The greens were ok. I would definitely come back at least to challenge #11 again. 675 yards from the back tee! Wow...

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Odd Combination, but it works

Course is in beautiful shape, though you won't find much shade. The course rewards long drives and very accurate approach shots. Par threes are set up quite long. Not a lot of hills or trees - and I wouldn't call it links style either - but a fun course to play. Seems to move pretty quickly early on weekends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Course is in great shape

Its a long drive from Chicago but its worth the trip. Course offers fast greens that are in great shape. Course is very challenging but it plays fair.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Link-Style Challenge

The Golf Club of Illinois (GCI) is a nice, challenging layout, presenting both easy scoring opportunities and shots requiring players to weigh their options carefully. The course was in great shape for my round, with the fairways tightly mowed and the greens at 10-11. I recommend GCI as a "should play" option for discerning golfers who looking for a fair test.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wide open and in great shape

Shot a round based off a friend's suggestion. Very nice all around. Course in great shape and friendly/helpful staff. Reasonably priced. Definitely be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good links-style course

GCI has a traditional links layout with tight fairways bordered with overgrown fescue, few wooded areas and fast, undulating greens. Few par 5s (3) but several long par 4s (11) that are not driveable. Clubhouse is dated but serviceable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 207
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Good condition. Seniors Wednesday Rates.

Course in good shape.
Played quickly as solo.
Some traps needed raking.

Seniors 55+ play Wednesdays thru August for $25 w/cart. Call them.

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

Very challenging

Great course if your looking for a challenge. Small fairways and greens. Had a blast

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challaging

I made a last minute tee time. Course was not busy and the pace of play was very good. Course was in good condition, weather was good. Course would probably get more play if price point was lower but overall, it was a good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

GCI

Good course little slow with no ranger to speed things up

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Better than expected

After extensive rains the night before, the grounds crew was hard at work removing standing water in areas most affected. All things considered, the course was not sloppy and played well. The care and attention to the playing surface was excellent given the aforementioned weather. I would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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