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About

Holes 9
Type Public
Par 27
Length 939 yards
Slope 113
Rating 35.0

Course Details

Year Built 1989
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season April thru Nov
Architect Roger Packard

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies Yes
Golf School Academy Yes - "Cantigny Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Amex MasterCard Visa Discover card(s) Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

ETC
Played On
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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