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4.1
139 Reviews (139)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
8
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
93.0%
Recommend this course
119 out of 139 reviews
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4.0
1 Reviews (1)
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
2.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6428 yards
Slope 126
Rating 70.8
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River Heights Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Murray Petersen

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Reviews

4.1
139 Reviews (139)
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Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Love this course. I have been playing here for a few years. Summer mornings are beautiful with the sun rising and the river winding throughout the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Keep up the great work!

They have been putting in alot of work on revamping the irrigation system, and it has helped with drainage tremendously! There was a few times I played in years prior after a good rain, the back 9 showed it with standing water in a few of the fairways. Seems to be a problem of the past! The greens this year have been absolutely immaculate! Great course! Friendly staff! Plenty of challenges, but can be a fairly friendly course at the same time! Keep up the great work all around!

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

Fun Local Course

Great for a nearby course with 18 holes. A little long to walk in my opinion, but nice variety. Also grass is nice and thick which means keep a close eye on your ball so you don't lose it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worth A Visit

Cool day, so not many there. Walked 18 holes in under 3 hours. Course was in good condition, except greens had recently been plugged. Will return.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Best value for the money

Nice layout greens are always in good shape. Best value for the money in Chicagoland and only 20 minutes from the Orchard exit on 88

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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

Great course

That's a great course to play need some irrigation. Clubhouse needs some work to be more friendly as in TVs. I think the trail pass is a little excessive as the courses carts aren't being used to be beaten up. Overall great course and very friendly people

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course

Not only is the course in the best condition, the young lady who manages that course is top notch. She interacts with each and every person that steps foot At the course. We sat out and had drinks on the deck. It was an absolute pleasure being there.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best best value in the Chicago area.

Course is usually in good shape especially the greens. Not a difficult course but definitely is fine for seniors and new golfers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Tee Boxes Needed Work

When we played, the tee boxes looked like the rough. It was near impossible to get any comfortable spot where you weren't teeing it up super high just so you didn't hit any grass. Greens were good. Fairways were wet. The course isn't the greatest after rain, so it was wet.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/29/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at River Heights Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Good Municipal Course

Been playing this course for 3 years now. The course improves every year; they are working at making it a bit better each year. Greens are maintained and they keep the rough cut down. Relatively easy track, with a few challenges along the way. Pro shop is consistently friendly and attentive. Bar area is basically for take-out and the beer after playing.
They have Senior rates and the online reservations run true to the actual schedule.
I use it as a place to come with a buddy, stay loose and work on my game. Can't say anything about the pace of play on the weekends, cause I don't golf then. Weekday rounds can be as fast as 3+ hours if you catch a hole in the schedule.
Solid golf value, if you aren't looking for Cog Hill.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

The property is very well maintained and I love the layout. The staff and the people here are very friendly

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