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4.0
463 Reviews (463)
5 Stars
139
4 Stars
239
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
18
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
86.2%
Recommend this course
411 out of 463 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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4.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 30 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 68
Length 5432 yards
Slope 122
Rating 66.0

Arlington Lakes Golf Club is situated amid the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Locals treasure the course as one of the area's hidden gems. At 5,331 yards from the back tees, this par-68 layout is on the shorter side but don't underestimate its level of difficulty. Besides the mature trees that frame many of the holes and 14 lakes that come into play, there are more than 100 strategically placed bunkers lurking throughout. The layout also features small, sloped greens that demand accuracy but you can take comfort in the fact that there are no doglegs. With strategic shot-placement and a bit of luck, there are some birdie opportunities available. The shorter length of the golf course will appeal to beginners but it's versatile for more advanced players to enjoy as well.

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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Garrett & David Gill (1979) Michael J. Benkusky (2018)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

4.0
463 Reviews (463)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 24
Water Hazards 22
Undulating Greens 16
This course/club is great for:
Locals 23
Seniors 17
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 28
Convenient to the City 11
Worth the Drive 7

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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/07/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/09/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Tommy Nielsen

Staff was friendly and attentive always a pleasure to golf here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Pace of play

Starter was horrible, pace of play was the worst I’ve seen.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the near future!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/30/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/23/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2021

We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Arlington Lakes 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 Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/19/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Rather go to a par 3

Course was terrible. They over book the course and try to fit people on that don’t have a tee time. We had to wait at the tee box over 10 minutes and wait longer for our next shot on every hole. Each hole should take approximately 10 minutes, but expect it to 30 minutes per hole. Not worth it at all. I rather go play a par 3 course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/16/2021

Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing and we hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Wish I had stayed home

Right away the starter wasnt friendly. Had no idea who, what or where was going on. Staff inside tried rushing guys out and stacked everyone up. Pace of play was poor. No one there had any golf etiquette. Wouldn’t come here again. Save yourself a headache.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 08/16/2021

Thank you for leaving us a review. We always welcome feedback for improvement. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course to work on your accuracy

The course was in great condition and very well kept. It is a little short and narrow but the water hazards make it challenging. You need to be accurate with your shots and club decisions to make the course enjoyable or you will accumulate penalties. Great course for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

pace of play was excelent, played in a4some in3hr. & 45min.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Thank you for visiting us at Arlington Lakes Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent pace of play

Tee time was 11:30 and finished before 3:00 pm.
Good overall experience.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/09/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 54
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/05/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/03/2021

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Arlington Lakes Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Short but challenging

One of the best managed courses in the northwest side of Chicago. The day was extremely hot and humid and the pace was very slow because the foursome in front of us had a few golfers that were inexperienced. This is OK because everyone needs a chance to learn the game. The starter Celeste noticed that the pace was extremely behind and went out with a cart and told this foursome that they needed to move along because the course was backing up. This foursome then picked up the pace and everything ran smoothly as usual. I said it before and I'll say it again this staff and management is the best around and that's what makes this course so enjoyable. I have never passes a staff member that didn't say hello to me or greet me when I walked in the pro shop. The course is short but extremely nice for us old guys who like those 230 and 350 yard par 4's. The fairways and surrounding areas are well manicured and the greens are ok.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/02/2021

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 Arlington Lakes Golf Club.

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