Cantigny Golf - Woodside/Lakeside
About
Located in Wheaton, Cantigny Golf offers 27 holes of championship golf that plays across a beautiful landscape of rolling hills covered with hardwood trees and mature oaks. There are also 12 lakes and two wandering creeks that come into play throughout all of the golf courses. The holes are divided into three nines appropriately named the Lakeside, Hillside, and Woodside. They provide three very different 18-hole combinations. The Woodside/Lakeside Course is a tight course that plays through trees. The many water hazards also demand accuracy. There are interesting elevation changes as well as numerous strategically placed bunkers. All of the Cantigny golf courses are challenging yet playable, making it a great place for tournaments. In the past it has hosted the Illinois Amateur Championship and several USGA qualifiers.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Championship | 72 | 7055 yards | 74.3 | 143 |
Blue | 72 | 6604 yards | 72.3 | 138 |
Blue (W) | 72 | 6604 yards | 78.7 | 146 |
Blue/White | 72 | 6404 yards | 71.4 | 136 |
Blue/White (W) | 72 | 6404 yards | 77.7 | 144 |
White | 72 | 6237 yards | 70.6 | 134 |
White (W) | 72 | 6237 yards | 76.7 | 142 |
White/Red | 72 | 5707 yards | 68.2 | 128 |
White/Red (W) | 72 | 5707 yards | 73.7 | 135 |
Red | 72 | 5425 yards | 66.9 | 125 |
Red (W) | 72 | 5425 yards | 72.2 | 132 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Championship M: 74.3/143 | 424 | 553 | 227 | 397 | 379 | 446 | 549 | 171 | 471 | 3617 | 410 | 600 | 382 | 191 | 522 | 335 | 411 | 176 | 410 | 3437 | 7054 |
Champ/Blue M: 73.0/140 | 424 | 521 | 200 | 397 | 379 | 420 | 522 | 171 | 393 | 3427 | 410 | 564 | 382 | 176 | 522 | 335 | 389 | 176 | 378 | 3332 | 6759 |
Blue M: 72.3/138 | 403 | 521 | 200 | 367 | 362 | 420 | 522 | 158 | 393 | 3346 | 388 | 564 | 365 | 176 | 505 | 330 | 389 | 163 | 378 | 3258 | 6604 |
Blue/White M: 71.4/136 | 403 | 509 | 179 | 367 | 362 | 382 | 498 | 158 | 375 | 3233 | 375 | 542 | 365 | 163 | 505 | 330 | 375 | 163 | 353 | 3171 | 6404 |
White M: 70.6/134 W: 76.7/143 | 383 | 509 | 179 | 330 | 344 | 382 | 498 | 134 | 375 | 3134 | 375 | 542 | 345 | 163 | 483 | 322 | 375 | 145 | 353 | 3103 | 6237 |
White/Red M: 68.2/128 W: 73.7/136 | 383 | 474 | 119 | 330 | 344 | 354 | 427 | 134 | 322 | 2887 | 321 | 479 | 345 | 125 | 483 | 322 | 305 | 145 | 295 | 2820 | 5707 |
Red M: 66.9/125 W: 72.2/133 | 344 | 474 | 119 | 288 | 308 | 354 | 427 | 103 | 322 | 2739 | 321 | 479 | 310 | 125 | 432 | 280 | 305 | 139 | 295 | 2686 | 5425 |
Handicap | 11 | 1 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 4 | |||
Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Friendliest Courses in the U.S. (2018 #12)
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When expectations are exceeded.
Having played the game globally over the last 50+ years, I can, with some certainty, claim that Cantigny Hillside/Woodside was one of the most extraordinary tests and experiences I've had the pleasure to know. The condition of these Parkland courses, the layout, the staff, the circumstances and the company were perfect on this day - July1, 2017. To appreciate value you must have context. My good fortune to have traveled to play is that context and history.
The Cantigny complex is structured in a way to give both the avid and novice golfer the opportunity to prepare, play and assess the day, without ever once questioning the decision to do so. From the moment you enter the grounds your approach to the clubhouse features views of idyllic golf holes flanking the drive in. Views that entice the mind and spirit and prepare you emotionally for what's to come. The conditions on this visit were spectacular: late afternoon sun, cloudless sky, light breeze, open courses, fast greens and verdant, ample fairways. On this day, perfection was the color green at Cantigny. I can only imagine the palette in the Fall, it must be spectacular.
Knowing golfers come to accept the odds that accompany any round of golf. Cantigny under any circumstances would be a good bet for a great day of golf. By this I do not mean scoring, I mean great golf. That is an important distinction that lies at the heart of the game and is often lost on those new to the game. Cantigny is an old soul in a relatively new 28 year old body.
The Cantigny courses demand full attention and respect because the golf here will reveal the full measure of your game right from the first tee shot. A novice or disinterested player might reconsider making a tee time here given the demands and expense. The required shots and skill set for many of the holes will frustrate those new to the game, yet the courses themselves are so beautiful that your poor play gets rewarded nonetheless. Don't despair. Cantigny will inspire you to practice and improve your game if only to bring you back again and again to test your progress. The Golf Academy on-site is where you may acquire the skills and confidence to play. As I said, this is a complete golf destination, not a resort. Golf is the focus, and golfers should support and utilize all aspects of the Cantigny experience. The Caddie program supports one of the foundations of the game. At Cantigny, I can see that the future for caddies is secure. Young people are everywhere. As a senior, I found this detail to be so important and specific. Cantigny is making a statement, by signaling that the spirit of the game is young even if the game itself is old. A perfect balance, in all respects.
At some point, I will return to play Lakeside. I can only imagine it will be more of a very good thing.
Wonderful and Beautiful
First time here. Didn't know what to expect. Everyone was so nice and welcoming. The greens for this early in the year were super fast and challenging. I will definitely be coming back regularly to try out the other two nine holes.
Perfect fall course
Beautiful course, great staff and wonderful restaurant. We were paired with two younger gentlemen who were GREAT golfers, but who also were wonderful to two 70+ seniors definitely not in their league. I know that’s not the courses choice, but was their usual course and speaks to quality of golfer who play there.
Roger Packard classic design
I may be a little biest ( I am related to the course architect ) but this is an absolute must play course in Illinois! It is always in immaculate shape and the staff is extremely helpful and friendly!
Beautiful Course
Played Woodside and Lake Side. Both courses were challenging and the layout was great. It was a beautiful course. Greens were in great condition and average pace. Overall the staff was nice facilities were great. Chipping green, bunker area and putting green. Would play there again. Shot 79 from the white tees.
In Great Shape and Fun to Play
After booking the time i had heard it wasn’t in the best shape but those rumors were not true. We played Woodside / Lakeside and it was in pristine shape as you would expect for the price. The diabolical 2nd hole got the best of us but we enjoyed all of it.
Impressive
Challenging but beautiful course! Even the golf carts were exceptional!
Local Gem
Definitely will be back! Course and staff are great. Beautifully maintained and planted.