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4.2
179 Reviews (179)
5 Stars
64
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
87.6%
Recommend this course
157 out of 179 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
40
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.5%
Recommend this course
70 out of 80 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6345 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.1
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Cardinal Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2015 #7)

Reviews

4.2
179 Reviews (179)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Playing Multiple Courses 8
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 3
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Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Well keep

3 Different 9's to choose from.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cardinal Creek

Great value for the money! Greens were in great shape! Fairways, not so much! Looks like they don't fertilize the fairways or apply weed control! Rough was also very high. Made it difficult to find your ball.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Nice layout...

Played the Center / North courses and enjoyed the play. We need more rain... course drying out but in good shape

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

A Fair Course at best...

Tried Cardinal for the first time. Drove almost 50 miles. There are much better courses closer to me. Got a nice deal from GolfNow, but there are still nicer courses with equally good deals that are closer to me. There are 27 holes here (three nines), so you would think there would be no waiting issues, especially on a weekday, but we managed to get behind two very slow foursomes which caused an almost 3 hour round for nine holes! Not good. Our second nine went much quicker, as we were no longer behind the slowpokes, having been placed on a different nine than they were. We would have done this ourselves anyway, just to avoid them at all cost. No rangers in sight all day! This nine took only one and a half hours, and we were courteously waved to play through by a very nice group of young women golfers (4). The nines are laid out kind of funny in spots, as well, with golfers on a different nine seemingly coming right at you on occasions, and golfers in carts crossing your fairway, as they play their hole from a different nine. You will need to mind the course map so as not to get on a different nine by mistake. Can be confusing at times. The greens were well watered and maintained, but the fairways....well, there really was NO difference from fairway to rough, as it was all just the same grass in length and texture. And there is just simply too much clover and what I call ground ivy here. My friend lost several balls because of clover camoflage, and that thick ivy-like growth just grabs clubs and causes poor shots. It is not a terrible track, but there are many that are better for the same amount of money. The bar and Pro shop were quite nice, but that only allows for one star, so I give Cardinal Creek two stars. I will probably not come back.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cardinal Creek

Course is under new ownership and they are making great headway to bring it back. In good shape and getting better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Back to Excellence

I have travelling senior ladies group and we had not been to Cardinal Creek for a few years., and was so pleased that after a year or two of hardship the new owners have worked extremely hard and that the course is once again back in great shape! The staff is welcoming and eager to please!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 100
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Improving

I had not played the course in many years. As I understand it, the course went bankrupt and was purchased by new owners. They seem to be doing a nice job to improve course conditions. When the round was over the new owner invited me to come back for a hot dog and a beer. Very friendly environment. I will return and play again. I actually played all 3 nines in 4 hours.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

could be a nice course

I played this course a couple years ago before it shut down. This was the first time playing it since it reopened. The greens were in good condition given recent aeration. The fairways need some work. More than once I found myself hitting out of a patch of dandelions in the fairway. $30 on a Saturday afternoon isn't awful but there are better deals for nicer courses out there. The overall layout of the course is nice and better conditions would have made the round more enjoyable. There were not many people there so pace of play was very good. Staff was very nice and helpful and is the thing that would bring me back.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Still great and getting better

Played the course in Mid November and the conditions were ideal. Cant wait to play again next year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

So glad Cardinal Creek is back!

Greens were absolutely superb and challenging. Fairways and rough were ideal cut and transitioned well. This place will be one of my regular courses to play from now on.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 97
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable rounds

I golfed here twice this week. The 1st two times ever. I found the course in good condition throughout. I especially liked that there was actual sand in the traps, since many courses now do not. The greens were aerated but did not affect putting. The greens though were somewhat fast so putt lightly if they are downhill. It was an enjoyable two rounds. They have three 9-hole courses which is another nice feature.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

CARDINAL CREEK

THE COARSE WAS IN GREAT SHAPE, WELL MOWED AND CARED FOR. THIS COARSE WAS CLOSED FOR A WHILE IN THE SPRING, BUT IS OPEN AND IN GOOD SHAPE NOW. HOPE EVERYONE WILL HELP THE NEW OWNERS BY PLAYING A ROUND OF GOLF.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

glad to see it reopened

course was in excellent shape, greens were very fast but fair. overjoyed to see the course back open

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Classic Course That Is a Pleasure to Play

Cardinal Creek remains a classic course to play in the extreme South Suburbs of Chicagoland and is a pleasure to play. The new ownership is dedicated, not only to provide a quality golf course, but to be consumer-friendly to their customers. One can see from the outset that much effort has been placed into getting the links into good playing shape, but it is also very evident that this new ownership wants the golfing experience to be excellent from the moment they meet each client coming to the course. The impression that was left by the ownership was truly remarkable; I could not help but be impressed by customer service. I have always enjoyed playing Cardinal Creek, but never more than now that the course is under new management. I am thankful that the course opened again; if these initial days of under this regime are of any indication, this course will be a successful enterprise for years to come, which can only be of benefit to every golfer that comes to play this Beecher course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love this course

Best condition it's been in since I can remember. New ownership is doing a fantastic job and truly care about guest experience. Greens are smooth and true. Fairways clean and tight. The three different nines give a cool variety of unique holes. the staff is very friendly as well. I would recommend any friend to come out here and check it out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Cardinal Creek

Course was not in great condition greens were soft from rain fairways were not in great condition. I was in town from Georgia and came back to play course I played before. Under new ownership I will check back later and see if course comes back. Also a single jumped in front of my group and picked up my tee shot. No rangers or starters

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Experience

I had probably the best experience I have had golfing in a long time, if not ever. The staff was very helpful and pleasant. The course was shut down all year up until 1 week ago and it looks like the crew there and the new owners really put a lot of time and effort into bringing back its full potential. Very excited to see what happens in the years to come! Would recommend this course to anyone that wants play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great value

They are doing a great job getting this course back in shape. Great service and dedication by staff to provide an enjoyable experience. There is potential. $24 fee can't be beat.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Pretty good

Course just reopened on 9/3/15, course was in decent shape for just re opening, parking lot was re paved, club house was repainted, golf carts were brand new

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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