A view over the water from Fox Run Golf Links
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4.3
500 Reviews (500)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
219
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
92.9%
Recommend this course
456 out of 500 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.9
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.4
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 88 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 70
Length 6257 yards
Slope 125
Rating 70.1

Fox Run Golf Links opened in 1984 but over the past two years the course underwent a major renovation that made the layout both more challenging for serious players but also more forgiving for the recreational golfer. The multi-million-dollar renovation included enhancements to the hole layouts, redesigning the bunkers, installing a new irrigation system, and creating new practice and chipping areas. Water comes into play often throughout the golf course and you'll find elevation changes on nearly every green. The water holes will be especially tough if you have a tendency to slice the ball. Thanks to the varied layout, which includes some holes that are wide open and others that are more target-style golf, you will get the opportunity to work on different types of shots. Fox Run Golf Links is a challenging but fair test that players of all skill levels can enjoy.

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Course Details

Year Built 1983
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/01 Closed: 11/15

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
500 Reviews (500)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 18
Bunkers 14
Narrow Fairways 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 18
Advanced Golfers 10
Walkers 10
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 21
Near the Airport 9
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 180
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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
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Good value, slow round

Conditions were fine, considering the season. Decent layout, enough variety. Play was slow for a Monday morning in March, seemed to be a seniors league going on? May have been bad luck but would avoid if looking for a quick weekday round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
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Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
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Perfect weather
Used cart

first time

First time at course. Given that we are early in season course was in good (not great) condition, the biggest downside were no rakes in bunkers. Staff (front desk and starter) was very friendly. Will play this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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February bonus

The fact that it’s February in Chicago , I couldn’t expect the course to be in any shape. There were a lot of dirt patches. I expected brown and dried out due to winter. Just too much dirt areas. But still a bonus to be golfing in February with 62° weather

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
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5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Advanced
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Tight and fairway bunkers make it tighter

This is a very nice well unkept facility especially this late. No range. They have one close but it’s offsite. If they had a range I’d give it a 5. I feel the fairway bunkers are unfair because of yardage placement and the way they jut into already narrow fairways, but overall a very nice course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/18/2024

Hi, u000007182184. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Fox Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hi, u314160426467. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Fox Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 38
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course, tough greens

Fox Run was in good shape but fairways were a bit muddy. The greens were very fast and at times tough to read. The course isn't very long but there's a lot of water hazards, which makes it important to keep the ball on the fairway.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hi, danromaniak. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Fox Run Golf Links.

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 20
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well the starter was to old and rudely to the golfer

The greens where sooty and the tee box’s where all hake up

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 10/18/2023

Hello, u113150234. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We see you rated the course 2-stars and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take customer feedback very seriously at our course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/22/2023

Hi, u314164377005. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Fox Run Golf Links. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!

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Reviews 14
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, BobSanks. 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 Fox Run Golf Links!

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Missing Beverage cart

It was 95° on Labor Day and not one beverage cart to be found. A hot day like this definitely need two or three carts working the course to make sure your guest stay hydrated.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hello, Jfigs. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Fox Run Golf Links. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, rrangasham. 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 Fox Run Golf Links!

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pleasant surprise with the new clubhouse. Course conditions are better than playing there two years ago. Thanks for the opportunity

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, Michael3502567! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Fox Run Golf Links.

Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, u230607835. 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 Fox Run Golf Links!

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rangers Make Course Unplayable

Rangers, specifically Greg, make this course unplayable. Had a 9:30 tee time. The group ahead of us was already in the fairway when we got on the tee box at 9:20. Starter told us to wait until 9:30 to tee off regardless (understandable).

Then had the pleasure of Greg stalking us for 5 out of the 9 holes on the front. We tried to be polite and make conversation. On the 8th we asked Greg how he was doing. His response "I'm good. You are 10 minutes behind." We were confused because the group behind us had not been waiting for one second on any hole and we had not been taking an extensive amount of time on any hole. Cart said we were on time. Didn't think much of it and played on.

Made the turn and, on the 11th hole, Greg was waiting for us. He barked that we needed to play our next shot from the fairway rather than taking our tee shot (outrageous!). I argued that our cart said we were only two minute behind. Greg said that it doesn't matter and that the cart resets at the turn. Greg told us we were the 9:20 tee time. I corrected him that we were the 9:30 tee time. While we were arguing, for an extended period of time, a player in our group began to tee up. Greg then threatened to kick us off the course.

I called the manager who met us on the 12th hole. The manager immediately gave us 4 free rounds and said that this has been a problem in the past with Greg.

This is absolutely inexcusable behavior from a ranger. We spent $72 each and were trying to enjoy a day off only to be harassed by Greg. Where else do you pay $70+ dollars to be treated like garbage? Thanks to Greg, we will never be back.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/14/2023

Hi, Sgomez03. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Fox Run Golf Links.

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