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3.8
600 Reviews (600)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
221
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
51
1 Stars
35
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.9
70.8%
Recommend this course
451 out of 600 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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3.7
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
64.3%
Recommend this course
27 out of 42 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6898 yards
Slope 140
Rating 73.7

Ruffled Feathers Golf Club in Lemont is conveniently situated just a half hour outside downtown Chicago. Pete Dye and his son P.B. collaborated to design the course, making it the only Dye design in the Chicago area. A well thought-out strategy will be greatly rewarded on this challenging layout and bad shots made without any thought will be severely punished. This is definitely not a golf course where you can just grip it and rip it. The fairways are fairly straight and forgiving, but most of the approach shots play to tricky elevated greens. There are also strategically placed bunkers framing the greens and water hazards come into play on several holes as well. Ruffled Feathers Golf Club's par 3s have a reputation for being particularly challenging. But depending on how windy it is, the final hole might present the most formidable challenge.

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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect P. B. Dye (1991) Pete Dye (1991) Chris Gray (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared shirt, slacks or bermuda length shorts

Food & Beverage

Bar, Catering

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.8
600 Reviews (600)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Brunch 6
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 38
Bunkers 33
Forced Carries 32
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 30
Locals 17
Entertaining Clients 15
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 18
Convenient to the City 12

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Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/05/2023

Thanks for taking the time to rate us. We’d love to know more about what we did and didn’t do well so that we can better serve you in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Fairways and greens in great shape. That’s about it…

Tee boxes are very confusing because they aren’t all marked.
No rakes in most bunkers and some had puddles.
What used to be an exceptional course is now a diamond in the rough. 5HR round because no rangers are out, also no beverage cart.
Got a great deal on the rate and that’s the only way I’ll return.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/29/2023

Thank you for your constructive feedback, we will strive to make improvements to the issues at hand in order to provide a better experience for all golfers.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/17/2023

schoi4u, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

No Complaints

Taking into account the time of year, the course was in exceptional condition. Pro shop is currently undergoing renovation so, if you’re low on supplies, consider stopping at a sporting goods store

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 03/24/2023

We appreciate the review, tjgraham6. Thanks for taking the time. Hope you have an amazing day!

Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/24/2023

We’re thrilled to see you had a positive experience, fxiao. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great experience but course needs some work.

Staff are vey friendly. Course layout is great. However greens and bunkers needs some work.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/24/2023

fxiao, thank you for the review. See you soon!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/25/2023

Thank you for the 5 star review amc89! We look forward to seeing you at the club this year.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Value

First time playing the course and even though it was winter the course was much more playable than many others in the area. Staff was excellent and for practice balls, cart and round was a great value. Would definitely play again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 01/09/2023

Hi amc89, happy New Year! Thank you for posting your positive review. Our team here at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club is committed to providing high-quality customer service, and we’re thrilled to learn we made a good impression. We look forward to having you back!

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 03/04/2023

Thank you for your rating, and we hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 61
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Pace was so slow
We left after 14
4 hours on a Tuesday

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/04/2023

mfkrope, thank you for the constructive criticism, and sorry we couldn’t make it a 5 star experience. Your comments will be passed along to the management team.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/04/2023

We’re thrilled to hear you had a positive experience. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/04/2023

CHASM, thanks for the rating. We’d love to learn more about what we did to earn it!

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/04/2023

Thanks so much for rating us. Is there anything you’d like to share that we can pass along to the team?

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 03/04/2023

Really appreciate the rating. If there are any details you’d like to share about what we are doing well, we’d love to learn more!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rainy day

The weather was not great. It started drizzling as we teed off on the first tee, and got heavier as the round went on. By the back nine we were playing in a steady pour. The pace was great, but of course, there was hardly anyone left on the course.

Despite the wet conditions, the course took the water very well. The fairways were very playable and greens were still true. We were impressed at how well the wetlands helped keep the course drained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 03/04/2023

Hi u000003680458, we’re thrilled to get this kind of feedback. Thank you for taking the time to review us. See you next time!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 03/04/2023

Thank you for your rating, and we hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Torn up tee boxes and rock hard, pot marked greens. This course is overplayed. Greens could not hold any approach shots. Not a $100+ greens fee caliber course.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Price To Good To Be True???

Great Track.
One of my fav’s.
Great Price offered on TeeOff…
-BUT-
Experienced my all time longest round!!!
A Five hour forty five minute round.

TeeOff/Ruffled Feathers discounted tee time offer followed a shotgun start outing with DOUBLE GROUPS on holes 1-13.

A lot of wrong here… even employees agreed.
Not the first time this has happened at this course.
I guess shame on me.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late Start Meant Couldn’t Finish 18

I had a12:57 Tee Time. When I checked in, I was told there was a 15 minute to half an hour delay. Fair enough as there was a VFW outing. Unfortunately I had a hard stop at 5PM. Bottom line is that we teed off on the 4th hole at 2:15. Jim, the starter, was great, explained everything and did his best to make a bad situation as good as possible. Moved along well but after finishing 18, we see there was a group on the first tee so we were done as we couldn’t poke through the first 3 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
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