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4.3
509 Reviews (509)
5 Stars
191
4 Stars
198
3 Stars
70
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
91.2%
Recommend this course
427 out of 509 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.0
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.4
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
92.3%
Recommend this course
96 out of 104 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6745 yards
Slope 134
Rating 72.4
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Orchard Valley Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Ken Kavanaugh (1993) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
509 Reviews (509)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 13
Dinner 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 35
Bunkers 31
Forced Carries 24
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 23
Locals 20
Entertaining Clients 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 34
Worth the Drive 12

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Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a great time

It is very hard to find fault with this course. I play it several times a year, can’t think of a time it let me down. In fact I have a lot of “most memorable “ while playing here. As a 11-12 hcp golfer I can be challenged to the max playing from the regular tees. Yeah go ahead and try the tiger tees!!! Don’t be afraid to back down after playing 4 holes.
I think it is still one of the top 10 in the Chicago metro public.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

This is one of the prettiest courses in the are and the back nine will challlenge any golfer

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
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

Nice Course

Really NICE cousre. Great Staff! Somewhat slow pace is biggest knock. Otherwise, highly recommend

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Challenging but Fair

This is a great layout. Reason I say this is because it is fairly open but lots of challenging shots if you do not chose the right lines. Take advantage of the first hole and get ready for the rest of the course.
It has a driving range so you can warm up and see how your ball is flying that day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rake the traps!!!

Beautiful weather ALL week and bunkers weren’t touched by any staff and no rakes on the course for players to use, either

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Greens are not in the best shape

The greens were very rough, patchy, and very dry,

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Course well maintained . Greens were fairly fast for this time of year. Fairview in good shape.
Bunkers need work not in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Best bang for your buck

Love this course. They had a frost delay which obviously is out of their hands but I continue to make the drive out to Orchard because its the best bang for your buck. If this was in Wheaton or Naperville it would be $100 a round

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

slow

Five hours play, slow walking 4some didn't let riding twosome pass

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Bad Form

Would not make accommodations for our disabled player.

Not addressing ADA compliance.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 03/27/2023

Hi Joboo1992, we’re very sorry that that was your experience with us. Please contact our General Manager (bnachtwey@orchardvalleygolf) so that we may discover what the issue was and to ensure future experiences are a positive one. Thank you.

Played On
Reviews 95
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Green not allowed,

Flag and hole not in green to protect it.
However not tell in advance.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/04/2023

Hello,

Thank you for your feedback. We do publish our winter course set up at 3 different points on our website and booking engine, however, please call the Golf Shop for the most up to date course play information. We look forward to hosting you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Great course for off-season play

Course was in good condition considering it's February. Love playing this course anytime I can. Highly recommended.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Temporary (winter)Greens are awful

This is a good course for average golfer. However, they close the regular greens for winter and use the fairway close to the green as temp greens. These temp greens are awful. It would be nice to roll the temp green -- may be once a week? The water hazards attract a lot of Canada geese and they graze on the fairway and leave a mess. Almost every hole on the course is on or very close to a water hazard and you can imagine the amount of "stuff" you collect on the bottom of your shoes!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Strategically Built to Create a Fun Round

I played this course for the first time today, and I was super impressed with not only the condition of the course, but how it was laid out. It forces you to be strategic about your shots and to be accurate. Many of the holes are really protected by hazards, which forces you to stick your wedges.

I will certainly be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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