Edgebrook Golf Course

The course is in great shape. I've played some Forest preserve courses that were in really bad condition so this was a pleasant surprise. With the exception of some of the greens, it was very flat and there isn't a single bunker on the entire course. I think if there was more work put into improving course design I think this would be a top notch forest preserve course. Greens were aerated and sanded which made putting a nightmare but at least they were upfront about it before I paid for a tee time so that was very appreciated.

This is a great city course for an easy round and beginners. 18 holes but most are extremely easy. But set in a forest preserve and pleasant. Girlfriend is a new player and she can play without feeling completely out of place.

Pro shop is simple and they don't sell alcohol if that matters. So my stars are honest but I enjoy it for what it is.

Course was in good shape. Not busy during the week. Recommended.

Nothing special. Nice people working there. Cheap - but you get what you pay for. Prone to flooding after rains. Tips are mats so I don’t play from them unless I need to on the elevated/below greens holes. No traps at all. It’s just a place to go and have some fun. Perfect for beginners.

Short course but in pretty good condition. Only downside is you have to tee off mats on the blues.

This course is great if you want to get out and practice your short game. There was only a couple of holes where you can actually pull out your driver. The downfall is the hitting mats throughout the course. Most tee boxes are a hitting mat which most golfers don’t want when they play. Your head does have to be on a swivel on the first couple holes and the last 3 because they are all on top of each other. Balls were constantly landing around us from other holes with no heads up.

Look, I'm not going to act like this course deserves any awards. The back tees are driving range mats on concrete, there isn't a single bunker on the course, most holes are dead straight, and the average Par 4 is 300 yards. But this course is usually in pretty good shape, and has the unique combination of being a full 18 hole track close to the city at a low price. Great place for average golfers to improve their game in a way that a driving range can't. Plus, since its so short (I call it a 'drive & chip'), even the novice golfer can occasionally walk away with a birdie or two. Personally, I love it for what it is without expecting it to be the same caliber as a real course.