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3.9
497 Reviews (497)
5 Stars
194
4 Stars
200
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
27
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.7
79.3%
Recommend this course
423 out of 497 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
3.0
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.8
74.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 67 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6609 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.1

Old Oak Country Club is situated only 20 minutes from Chicago, but the beautifully wooded terrain shaded by mature oaks and hickory trees, makes it feel as though it's much further away. Originally opened in 1926, the golf course is one of the area's oldest and even one of the oldest in the state. It has undergone many renovations over the years but it still retains its classic character. The layout offers plenty of variety with drivable par 4s and lengthy par 5s. The rolling topography provides many of the golf course's challenges, from the rolling fairways and undulating greens to the elevated tees and blind shots. Mature trees tower over the fairways, adding another tricky element to the golf course. Old Oak Country Club is challenging but fair and still quite playable, which is why it has long been a local favorite.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Blue
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/15
Architect Kingsman

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Collared Shirt (no tank tops / tee shirts).

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lounge, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.9
497 Reviews (497)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Patio Dining 13
Dinner 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 26
Narrow Fairways 18
Elevation Changes 17
This course/club is great for:
Locals 22
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 20
Advanced Golfers 19
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 37
Worth the Drive 22
Convenient to the City 8

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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Best Greens Around!

I had a lot of fun playing Old Oak. I played horribly, but that had nothing to do with the course. I found it to be in great shape even with the lack of rain as of late. The most surprising part to me was how well they’ve kept their greens. They were moving with good pace and free of a lot of blemishes you’d find at a comparable course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fill in the sand traps

The course has a very challenging layout, which is well groomed, except for the numerous bunkers around the course. The only bunker that has new sand is the one you can see from 143rd St. and coincidentally is the 18th hole. The others are unplayable it’s like hitting out of concrete. After five holes, our group decided to lift and replace out of the bunkers because they were like hitting out of a Walmart parking lot. The greens are super fast and everything slopes from back to front in one instance on number 10. I believe one of our players did not even touch his ball at the top of the green, and it ran down to within 2 feet of the cup. They need to make the greens more playable because it was not a fun round. When golf for your foursome becomes work and isn’t fun that is where I draw the line and would rather spend my money elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Cart Path Only

Slowest round of golf I think I’ve ever played. Course was in pretty good condition for early April. Always enjoy this course, but significantly better/different when the trees have their leaves.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Playing in December

Course was in great shape, especially for December. Very nice that virtually all leaves were somehow removed. It was cold and windy but not bad for December golf in Chicagoland.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

My 7 year old son and myself had a blast on this course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Late fall played 18

Played on Nov 10th beautiful day and course was in great shape . Played with two older ladies who were amazing golfers and kept the pace of play speed up with group in front . Greens were in great shape and most leaves cleaned from fairways and greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
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
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Disappointing

In the past for many years i been playing Old Oak, love the layout is a challenge course, beautiful in summer time, but yesterday was those time that you never want to see it or experience it! I know it’s fall and the threes are getting loose but it was brutal, friendly staff like always, nothing extra nothing less, people working in the tee boxes for the winter time which is time I get it anyway the greens was with marks all over the place and for me to pay at this point of the season $62 ? Isn’t worth the money something happens with that my handicap don’t work anymore with the course at this time saying that old oak it’s been closed for those handicappers since oct 30! I don’t say never come again but i this point of the season if you want to ride for $62 dls! In this Cindy that’s except to you!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course but bunkers need better sand

Overall this is a great course that has nice practice facilities. Course was in good condition but the bunker sand was very hard. Really doesn’t bother me much as I’ll just take the ball out but it may bother some.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Fall golf

The golfers shouldn't have to walk upstairs to buy some water. It should be available downstairs with the cashier.
Other than that, it was great. The practice area is big - range, chipping, and putting.
We didn't get to finish 18, but we started late. No problem!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Brought my beach towel

Lots of sand traps, but still a nice course for those who love the challenge. It’s later in the year so a couple rough spots on greens are to be expected.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Less than I expected

Course was just OK. Tees and fairways were average to good. Most greens in good shape, traps were poor (little sand). Cards had no GPS. Big issue for me, I had to give them a $5 deposit on cart key and forgot to go back and get it. I live 50 min. from course and probably will never get that back.

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