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3.9
497 Reviews (497)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
200
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
79.3%
Recommend this course
423 out of 497 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.8
74.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 67 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6609 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.1

Old Oak Country Club is situated only 20 minutes from Chicago, but the beautifully wooded terrain shaded by mature oaks and hickory trees, makes it feel as though it's much further away. Originally opened in 1926, the golf course is one of the area's oldest and even one of the oldest in the state. It has undergone many renovations over the years but it still retains its classic character. The layout offers plenty of variety with drivable par 4s and lengthy par 5s. The rolling topography provides many of the golf course's challenges, from the rolling fairways and undulating greens to the elevated tees and blind shots. Mature trees tower over the fairways, adding another tricky element to the golf course. Old Oak Country Club is challenging but fair and still quite playable, which is why it has long been a local favorite.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Kingsman

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt (no tank tops / tee shirts).

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.9
497 Reviews (497)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 13
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Narrow Fairways 18
Elevation Changes 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great for March

Course was in great condition for March 2024, pace of play was a little slow but not terrible, i will be back again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fall golf

Course is great condition. A little over priced. Staff okay. Starter was the only one with a personality, good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Too Slow to Recommend

Course layout is nice. Greens and fairways are in rough shape right now, overheard the staff there talking about basically cutting all upkeep since they’re winding down for the season. Pace of play was brutal. 4.5 hours to play 14 holes. We gave up on the 14th after calling the pro shop asking for a ranger to come and were told “I don’t think we have anyone to come out”. Plenty of other options in the area, maybe skip this one.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unprofessional

I paid for 18 holes and the ranger said car path only. I crossed the field one time from carpath to carpath only to get to the other side and the ranger lied that we did it on the last hole aswell. He limited us to 9 holes as there was still 30 minutes left to finish the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor treatment

Only played this course a few times but won't go back anytime soon. Staff is rude and unfriendly, GM does not respond to customer complaints. Very much seems like a good ole boys club, not family friendly.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play

First time in 65 years that I walked off the course while playing 18.The pace of play was horrendous! On the 15th hole there were five groups. One on the green, one in the fairway, one on the women’s tee, one on the back tees, and then me. It backed up gradually beginning on hole number 10. So while standing around on 15, I decided it wasn’t worth it to wait on each of the remaining holes, so I left. Where was the marshal?

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice but very slow

Played thursday mid day 4:50 minute round way too slow multiple slower groups in front needed to have ranger move them along but was of no help

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

2 leagues not disclosed till first tee

There were two leagues this night that ruined the pace of play and didn’t know about the leagues until driving to the first tee box. Played 2 holes in an hour, 10 holes in 3.5. Actual course is fine but would’ve liked to know about leagues before paying/booking

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging Layout

Very difficult if you can’t find the narrow fairways and then you must be in the proper position or you’re blocked by overhanging tree limbs. It wasn’t an enjoyable round and I hit the ball fairly well.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging course but slow

Played twilight on Sun, which was a great value. Much nicer than expected, great conditions, beautiful layout. Not long by any means but very challenging with well guarded greenside bunkers, difficult undulations, and strategic pin locations on most holes. Back nine started to back up and eventually piled up with 3 groups waiting to tee off on the 17th. I don’t remember seeing one marshall on the course, they need to do a better job regulating. Otherwise, overall impressed with the course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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