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About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 7045 yards
Slope 140
Rating 74.7

Course Details

Year Built 2006
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006) Ed Seay (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Available Sports

Fitness

Reviews

4.0
2 Reviews (2)
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Reviews 168
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Chicago Advisor
Top 50 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hawthorn Woods CC - A Solid Palmer/Seay Private Track in NW Chicagoland

The Good: Hawthorn Woods CC is one of the last collaborations between Arnold Palmer & Ed Seay, a beautifully conditioned, playable northwestern Chicago suburban private club. Cut through a large residential community, the design is fairly open with huge Palmer signature sand traps & large, interesting green complexes. Solid Par-4 variety, good group of Par-3's, and several "go for it" Par-5's. Course conditions were lush despite flooding with a month drought prior. Greens are some of quickest I've played in the entire Chicago area. Very nice clubhouse and locker room area, as well as well-equipped practice facility. On-site service was very accommodating for a Friday afternoon.

The Bad: Very little to complain about, but the design doesn't necessarily have any "wow" holes and the houses seem to engulf the course on some holes. The course can get very wet quickly as several holes don't drain well. The driving range adjacent to the 18th fairway can be a distraction.

The Verdict: HWCC is another solid, enjoyable private club experience in the Chicagoland area. While it lacks the signature holes of nearby Kemper Lakes, it’s certainly a course I could play every day. Very similar to The Bog in Milwaukee area.

Best Hole: The Par-5 13th requires a precise drive to avoid a large bunker complex on right and then a layout to a well-guarded fairway. A little Deacon's Lodge feel.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Facility but the Membership is only for the 1%

Nice facility winds through the Hawthorn Woods development, with excellent course conditions, some varied terrain, and interesting features and challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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