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4.3
426 Reviews (426)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
165
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
88.4%
Recommend this course
376 out of 426 reviews
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3.9
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.9
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
80.0%
Recommend this course
12 out of 15 reviews
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4.3
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
89.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6943 yards
Slope 137
Rating 73.5

Stonewolf Golf Club is one of only four courses designed by Jack Nicklaus in Illinois and Missouri and it is also one of his only public access designs. Nicklaus created a shotmaker's layout with a variety of different holes. He also incorporated his signature style of bunkering, which you'll remember for their shape, design, and placement. This is not a golf course where you'll be able to just grip it and rip it. Thoughtful strategy and careful club selection off the tees are essential for doing well. Stonewolf Golf Club opens with a tough trio of holes, ending with a short par 4 that requires a forced carry to a severe green that features a tricky elevation change right in the middle of the surface. There is also a lateral hazard on the left, and five bunkers bordering the right side.

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Course Details

Year Built 1997
Fairways Zoysia Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Jack Nicklaus (1997) Bruce Borland

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2016 #20)

Reviews

4.3
426 Reviews (426)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 28
Elevation Changes 27
Water Hazards 17
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 22
A Weekend Splurge 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 18
In the 'Burbs 6

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Very quirky opening stretch

Good golf course overall. Greens were pretty shaggy with a lot of poa. Bunkers appear to be under construction. Overall a good value. Course gets much better after the first 4 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Conditions Good
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Handicap 5-9
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4.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Awful service

Clubhouse attendant was on phone with friends each time I went in there. She told me any cart was fine but then did not give me a key so I had to go back in. She said range was closed as they were saving balls for he next day. When I made the turn and ended my round there were multiple people on the range hitting balls. I will go to Far Oaks every time now over there.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 4
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nicklaus does not disappoint.

Great course even better staff. The further back you play. The skinnier the fairway. They just aerated today and the grass are still brown.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Very nice course and excellent staff

It was a cold day but the course is in great condition. The staff is very courteous. This is one of the best public courses in the area. I would love to come back more. Great venue

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Challenging course

Great shape. Beautiful layout. It definitely tests your golf skill!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Stonewolf

Greens were aerated and sanded which made putting tough all day. Fairways cut very thin and the bunkers were wet due to rain. Draft beers were not available, kit good since they have a bar, someone didn’t do their job!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 244
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Missouri Advisor
Top 25 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Too Expensive For The Condition Of The Course

Stonewolf is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Design. He gives you ample space to drive your golf ball. It is a 2nd shot golf course. The angles of the greens and the placement of the greenside bunkers, makes this a difficult golf course.

I last played Stonewolf back in April and the course has improved some but has got worse in other areas.

The improvements are the fairway on hole 10. In April, it was a disaster and now it is so much better. They placed new sod on the right side of the fairway, on the 2nd shot on the par 5, 14th hole. I thought the greens putted fairly well with some speed. However, some of the greens were still not in the best shape. The greens were soft, leaving many large ball marks. The greens that were the worse were holes 2, 5, 7 & 8.

The most disappointing aspect of Stonewolf were their bunkers. Most of them filled with water. I know we had a good rain on Tuesday night but for them to be still filled with water 4 days later was not expected.

The course has many “ground under repair” areas, marked by white paint. These would be holes 1, 12 & 17. The left side of the fairway, near the large fairway bunker on hole 14, is bare with no grass. Hole 6, has some significant erosion near the cart path by the green.

I thought the tees were in good shape except for hole 12. The tee shot on hole 9 was really narrowed, with the tree growth on both sides. Some trimming may be needed on the right side.

With greens fees of $90 for an early weekend round, this course is not worth playing. You can play better golf courses at a much cheaper rate at Spencer. T. Olin, Far Oaks & Annbriar in Illinois. Gateway National may have a similar green fee rate but is the best conditioned golf course in the area.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun round

Very enjoyable round, course was in good shape, had a fun day

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course. Slow play!

I would recommend this course but they overbook and pace of play is slow. Three groups on tee at times. Plan to spend a day!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun, burnt, over-valued

Fun, pretty layout, but helps to have played it before. Several target holes off the tee. Hilly parts on the course, and the carts struggled to get up some. Half the greens were fairly bald and burnt. Fixing ball marks on the greens must be optional🤬. Paid $70/pp via GolfNow on Labor Day…it’s prolly closer to $50/pp value. I would compare this course to Spencer T, and it should be priced accordingly.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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