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Value
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4.2
Friendliness
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Pace
3.9
Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6666 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.3

Course Details

Year Built 1972
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 11/15
Architect Ted Locke Bob Lohmann Dick Nugent (1979)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Reviews

4.2
122 Reviews (122)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Patio Dining 11
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 11
Water Hazards 8
Undulating Greens 7
This course/club is great for:
Locals 12
Walkers 11
Advanced Golfers 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 14
Worth the Drive 9

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Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course provided a great golf experience

Start to finish our group had a 5 star experience
Excellent pro shop
Stater was engaging
Course was in pristine shape
Cart lady always present
Halfway house lady excellent with large personality(many choices food and drink)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value and steady pace for a Saturday

Played this course a while ago and was surprised to find how well the course played -- greens were fast and smooth , fairway was well maintained and the rough was just long enough. Course has enough sand , trees and water to challenge but not overly tough.
It's worth checking out - I plan to play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Asked to leave course!

Played here yesterday and after 17 was asked to leave the course. They accused us of playing extra holes and being there for 5.5. hours. when we tried to explain that they were mistaken and we had just been there 4.25 hrs they would not listen and told us we had to leave. This is not the first time I have had issues there. During the week they have leagues and participants are loud, rude, and unruly. Also if you don't tee off by 1p.m. the course is over run with high school students. Which in itself isn't an issue but does often interrupt play. I will not play this course again. And would recommend you don't unless your will to put up with being thrown out.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Fall round

For a late Fall round of golf we enjoyed our time here. Condition of the course was as expected. The sand traps were much better than average for this area and similar courses. The gas carts were a bit rough but maybe that was from the cooler temps.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plain and average

About as plain of a course as you will find. Nothing real unique or picturesque here. Of all the courses in the area this would be my last choice to play if not for a hot deal rate on this day. Clubhouse is nice, bar is nice, pro shop starter was very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Treated poorly

I felt like a second class. They said oh you booked on golf now. We can't give golf now customers a cart this early. Then the starter couldn't move us up when they had a opening because we booked under golf now.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Beautiful and chalanging

confusing ? I thought our tee was paid in full . Pinecrest said they were not paid . They said we paid paid Tee time a booking fee but nothing for the golf fee. nothing was stated on the reservation . These details should be clear .

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice course for the price

Would like to see some drinking water on the course. Benches would be nice.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Illinois Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always a solid pick for a good round

I've played Pinecrest three times this year with the first being in March, the second in June, and then this round. All three times the course has been in great shape. Great mix of holes that challenge golfers of all skill levels. I would say it is similar to Crystal Woods in that there are large trees throughout the course that punish wayward tee shots. Many times the only play from the trees is to punch out sideways.

I would consider the signature hole as #11. The 11th hole is just flat out visually intimidating with water in front of and to the left and right of the hole. The hole also has bunkers bordering the right and left of the green. The safe miss is long.

Pace of play was good. We started at 7:20 in the morning. We had the twosome behind us come up and join us for the back 9. Ended up finishing the round in about 3 hours 45 minutes.

I'll definately be back at least one more time this year.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 57
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great deal / Great course

Great value / lot of fun. Fairly quick greens / course is in great shape. Bunkers and fairways were well maintained. Staff personnel at counter, halfway house and at the 19th hole were very nice. Excellent food at the end of the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great greens

It's really difficult to find good greens nowadays. You'll find them here! They are firm, which makes it difficult for the idiots who don't fix their ball marks to wreak them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent shape

The course including greens were in excellent shape and the people were friendly and very helpful will definitely play again

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Good Course for the Price

I played this course with my 13 year-old son on Father's Day. The front nine was packed and took more than 2:15, but it opened up on the back and we played in less than 2 hours. The course was in very good shape, and the greens were soft and true. If you're a good player, play from the black tees. It changes a few holes pretty significantly. If you play the blue tees, it's more target golf off quite a fee tees. All par fives are reachable from the blues, and most are from the black. It was a fun course, and we'll definitely go back. Very nice pro shop and friendly staff, but the snack bar was closed when we turned.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Mike Yackley

great course have been playing it for 25yrs Mike is always nice and friendly will always come back!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pinecrest

Nice course layout and well maintained.
Only shortcoming is pace of play
Avg is 5 hrs for 18.
Been that way for years. No sign of relief.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course

Over all a great golf course, friendly staff, very clean and well groomed.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Golf Course

Wide open course with large, fast greens. Fun to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love this course

Challenging but enjoyable. Nice people. Stay out of the ponds.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value!!

Good value ... Excellent pace of play !! Course in great shape !! Will definitely play here again !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Pinecrest review

I was lucky enough to play 18 by myself on an early Thursday morning (8:30) and played in 3 hrs.

Course is in great shape, greens, fairways, tee boxes & sand traps.

Staff was overly accommodating-- excellent

a great deal thru GolfNow and will continue to play Pinecrest and book thru GolfNow

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