A view of a fairway at Hilldale Golf Club.
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4.1
855 Reviews (855)
5 Stars
269
4 Stars
422
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
22
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
90.9%
Recommend this course
766 out of 855 reviews
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3.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.0
82.8%
Recommend this course
24 out of 29 reviews
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4.0
134 Reviews (134)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
65
3 Stars
20
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.0
91.0%
Recommend this course
122 out of 134 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6432 yards
Slope 138
Rating 72.0
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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr. (1970) Roger Rulewich (1972)

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
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.1
855 Reviews (855)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 8
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 24
Bunkers 13
Undulating Greens 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 14
Advanced Golfers 11
Entertaining Clients 7
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Convenient to the City 11
Near the Airport 6

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Played On
Reviews 177
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Hello williamikim. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 177
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hello williamikim. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Hello, u447691740. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Hilldale Golf Club. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Course in great shape

I have played this course a few times earlier this season and it is is great shape now we have had plenty of rain. The pace of play was a bit slow until the ranger came by and told the group in front of us to speed it up. Greens weren’t to fast and some pin placements gave a challenge on ready by the greens. Would definitely recommend this course to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 07/21/2023

Hello, caswell68. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Hilldale Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/09/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, misook62. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a fun round!

After returning to golf after a long hiatus, I was pleased that Hilldale remains an excellent value, deceptively challenging, and is a reasonable drive from downtown Chicago. The practice facilities are limited but definitely sufficient for a quick warm up. The course wends through suburbia, often very close to homes. Greens are reasonably fast and in good condition. I have always enjoyed this R. Trent Jones Sr layout, and someday I hope to finally leave enough time after my round to check out the sushi bar.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/20/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, u314164138955. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Hilldale Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course layout and lots of tee choices

Enjoyed playing Hilldale again (last played in 1980's) after getting a great rate on golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Thank you for your review, u000001957112. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Hilldale Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, davidiris1991. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 49
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/20/2023

Hello taytrev007. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, Ogura2025. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, ANTHONY5687681. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/17/2023

BillMerkle, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/17/2023

Hi, johndugo. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Hilldale Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value for a beautiful course

For the price of what you would pay to walk, you get a cart! Hit Mike up at the turn and 1st hole for the best grilled Italian Sausages!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 07/07/2023

Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Hilldale Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Surprised!!

We were very pleased with the course conditions especially with the lace of rain. Not sure if the rain a couple days earlier was the reason...not likely the reason, but I'm sure the rain helped a little. why is the fairway on #17 been in bad shape down closer to the pond for as long as I can remember? Is there nothing that can be done? Otherwise, perfect conditions and our scores reflected that. 5 hour round was a bit long, but ranger did not help to speed up despite driving around regularly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to review us, gebhron. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Hilldale Golf Club thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

It was fun.

Though it is hot, the course condition is good and the pace of play also good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Hello, alexhyunmo2. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Hilldale Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 43
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

For that price , it's a winner.

Greens still some of the best around.
Great weekday price!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/20/2023

Hello, Mdoti. Thank you for visiting us at Hilldale Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Best Greens in the area

I've been sampling several courses in the area and Hilldale had the best greens, by far. A true roll, few ball marks, and a lack of grain make putting here a pleasure. The course isn't particularly long, but the need to play target golf can make things difficult, especially if you find yourself out of position.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/06/2023

Hello, Xochitil. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Hilldale Golf Club. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good but not Great

Our round at Hilldale Golf Course was enjoyable, but it lacked the wow factor. The course was in reasonably good condition given the drought we have been experiencing. The greens were in good shape and ran true. I did not like the number of adjoining holes running parallel to one another that frequently resulted in people hitting into our fairway. Also, I felt that the yellow tee markers were often placed on the wrong tee box, given the yardage for the hole specified on the score card.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us, eagle2two. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Hilldale Golf Club, and we hope to see you again in the future.

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