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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.9
89.8%
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4.5
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.8%
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4.4
124 Reviews (124)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
91.9%
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6478 yards
Slope 130
Rating 71.7

Bartlett Hills Golf Club has been a favorite Chicagoland golf destination since it first opened in 1929. To keep the layout up to modern standards, it has undergone many changes over the years but it still has the same classic character. At 6,463 yards from the back tees, this traditional layout might not be long but it still provides a fair test. Rather than distance, the golf course demands smart play and accurate shot placement thanks to narrow, tree-lined fairways and several tricky doglegs. You might not have many chances to use your driver but you'll definitely get some iron practice. There isn't too much trouble off of the tees at Bartlett Hills G.C. But greenside you'll be faced with nearly 30 strategically placed bunkers and water hazards come into play on seven holes, which include some forced carries.

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Course Details

Year Built 1923
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $12 - $20
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
702 Reviews (702)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 19
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Watching the Game 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 28
Bunkers 23
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Locals 30
Advanced Golfers 18
Seniors 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 36
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 29
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/06/2023

Hi, 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 Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

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Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!

Great club house staff

Range grass cut like a country club range

Greens are in fantastic shape and roll like a country club

Fairways are in great shape and glad they opened up some fairways with tree removal.

Absolute great value for your money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

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

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course, unfriendly setup.

If you enjoy 3/4 putting every green, this course is for you. Really want to love this course, but the greens don't allow you to have enjoyable day. Don't try and hide the condition of the greens by making them impossible to putt on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi, thank you for reviewing the course. Let us first start by apologizing for the poor experience you had during your visit. Your feedback about the course is important to us. We are working to get everything up to par. The current condition is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. We are going to escalate your feedback to our team so we can make improvements before your next game, and we will continue to work towards an excellent experience by using your comment for guidance. Thank you for playing Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

I like the layout and the contours of the golf course
I have played it several times. Inwas disappointed in the condition of the course. Tons of dandelions and many bare spots on fairways. Just needs a littlenTLC

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/23/2023

Hi, thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 9
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 Good
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Commented on 04/24/2023

Hello and thank you for your rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great place.

Great place, very well kept. The greens are a challenge, very fast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 01/23/2023

Hello and thank you for your rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Advanced
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 11/18/2022

Hi, 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 Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 184
Skill Advanced
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 11/18/2022

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/09/2022

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 Bartlett Hills Golf Club.

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rate of play

We had to wait on every shat. Shot. Saw no ranger. I do understand, from the club’s standpoint, it was a beautiful day in November & every one wanted to get in on last round. A little course management would have helped however. The corse was in good shape & overall my wife & I enjoyed ourselves.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/09/2022

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your experience and feedback to our team at Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/09/2022

We're glad you enjoyed your experience with us. Please comment or reach out to our team in the golf shop to let us know more about your round at Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I've played here many times before this year. This year the prices were very high, so we didn't play there. End of year prices now. Played on a Saturday and they were over booked. Over 5 hours to play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/02/2022

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience and feedback to our team at Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 59
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Illinois Advisor
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/02/2022

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bartlett Hills Golf Club!

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Reviews 121
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Rude ranger

Slow play Ranger was totally rude when I questioned group being slow in front of us

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/02/2022

Hi, we appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are sorry to hear about the pace of play and that the customer service experience was not up to par. Please reach out to our management team at (630) 837-2741, and thanks for visiting Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/26/2022

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

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play with no staff support

Tee’d off at 11:04a. By 4:30p, I was teeing off on hole #14. It was the last hole I played. I’ve never walked off a course before, but this was terrible. Starter was incredibly friendly, but no ranger. It wasn’t that we were stuck behind a slow group. Most of the time, there were three groups on each hole.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 10/26/2022

Hello. 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. We work hard to accommodate everyone who visits our course and to best control pace allowing everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve, and we are glad to see you rated the course conditions to be great during your game. Thank you for playing Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/26/2022

Hi, we are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bartlett Hills Golf Club. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another great experience!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

Precision and putting

For a low to mid handicapper leave your driver in the bag and hit hybrids. The course plays shorter for many holes because of the hills. During the late summer fall it can be very dry, so the ball rolls. Bailing below the hole is often the preferred to coming out of pot bunkers with hard sand or either chipping or putting down a severe slope.

1. The green is tricky. If you have to bail, bail short left. The green slopes severely back to front in the back and particularly in the front. A chip from the side could roll off the green.
2. Play conservatively and get your iron in the fairway. If in the rough play for the front and try to get up and down. Some of the bunkers have nearly no sand and are much lower than the green. Challenging to get up and down from. The green has a terrace and you want to be on the right terrace and below the hole. Even with a tee shot in the fairway if you miss you want to be in the short grass in front of the hole.
3. A longer par 3 with fluffy sand in the left trap. A tiered green where you want to be on the correct tier.
4. Play a couple hybrids. The fairway is narrow with trees on both sides. The green is tiered and fast. Miss in front of the green allows for an up and down birdie.
5. Shorter par 3. Fast tiered green where you want to be below the hole. Missing left should not be an option.
6. Could use a 3w here but because of the slope a hybrid works. If you miss miss short. The green is again fast and tiered. Bunkers are again very hard and low.
7. Fairly open fairway and relatively flat green.
8. Trees to the right are trouble (red stakes). There are trees on the left but still leaves you in play. A well struck hybrid will cover the gully. May want to consider a 3w. Green is relatively flat.
9. OB right, trees left. Tiered green. A little longer than 8. Traps hard. If you bail, bail short left in front of the green.
10. Much more room to drive than most of the holes. Recommend laying up. The green is tiered, and bunkers have hard sand. Trees around green.
11. Left is jail. Bunker in front is deep and sand hard. Green tiered. Missing low left best.
12. OB left. Suggest using much less than a driver. Any club you feel confident that will go straight. Even an iron is preferred to OB. The fairway slopes down so you will get roll. Miss short. The green is severely sloped and fast. Missing long leaves a difficult putt!
13. A fair amount of driving room. Though red stakes left for a severely miss hit shot, generally, missing left better than right. Right has trees and a bunker with a tree in front of it. Green is tiered and fast. Want to be below the hole..
14. The fairway slopes down so your tee shot will roll. Don’t need driver. Right is jail. If the flag is tucked back and you can’t see it, ok to bail left short. The green slopes severely downhill on the front side towards the woods.
15. A shorter tee shot with a flat lie may be better than a longer one with an uphill lie. Green is somewhat tiered. Better to bail short if in trouble or unsure.
16. Fairway slopes right off tee so a tee shot in the fairway will wind up on the right side. Hit a longer club to lay up close to the green. Laying up too far back puts a large tree into play on the lay up.
17. More driving room than most of the holes. Green flatter than most. If you bail lower right.
18. Elevation knocks 5 yards off distance. Be on the correct tier of this large free and below the hole.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
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