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3.9
380 Reviews (380)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
28
1 Stars
26
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
83.0%
Recommend this course
301 out of 380 reviews
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3.9
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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3.8
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
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Conditions
3.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.0%
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64 out of 79 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 5626 yards
Slope 122
Rating 67.2
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Chick Evans Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1910
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/15
Architect Dick Nugent

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Caddies No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirt and shoes required

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Reviews

3.9
380 Reviews (380)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 11
This course/club is great for:
Locals 11
Seniors 6
Walkers 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 11
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Worst round of golf in my life

This was probably the worst experience I have ever had playing golf in the last 7 years and a whole lot of golf. We started off the first two holes smooth and then we got to the 3rd hole and all you know what broke loose. We had two foursomes in front of us, the guys in the front were some teenagers that were already hammered getting even more hammered and holding up the course way longer than usual. These guys were flipping the carts how crazy they were driving and trying to run over wildlife like deer and ducks that weren’t even on the actual course. Then the guys behind them were kids that were walking the course and that we ended up going in front of on the turn because they were taking a lunch break. So they ended up catching up to us and starting hitting balls right at us probably 5 feet away multiple times. Then on the last hole the teenagers that were drunk wanted to fight guys that were on the tee box and took their clubs and balls and were tossing them out of their cart. This was a horrible experience and worst part was the starter was called multiple times by multiple people and couldn’t do anything to both these groups. What a waste of money this round was.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Solid, especially for the money

I'm not a very experienced golfer but I'm not terrible either (about a 19 handicap) This course was pretty perfect for me. Tee boxes were mostly fine and the greens were a little inconsistent but also not too bad. Overall it's a good course and for around $40 it's a decent deal. Wish it had some sort of driving range somewhere but sometimes it's hard with the location.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
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

Great time well Spent.

Although shorter than other courses, Chick Evans is a Cake Walk and should not be underestimated. Highly recommended and good luck!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
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

Its Worth the Walk or Ride!

My round of golf at Chick Evans was decent and full of adventure even though my second time playing this course. There is always a surprise for each hole and for every shot whether going long from the tee-box or short on my approach...The front nine holes will challenge you and the back nine much forgiven. Give it a walk or a ride and you'd return again soon!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play matters

Course has always been average at best. It's a short course that's great for beginners but the pace of play is brutal. Waiting 20-30 minutes to tee off at each hole makes for a long day and makes golfing no longer enjoyable. They need a ranger and allow more time between groups otherwise pack a lunch and dinner.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Poor conditions

The course was aerated which I didn't know before I booked the round. The rough the tee boxes are in rough shape, the rough needs to be cut down some, and the greens need all the help they can get.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 05/16/2023

Course operator here. Thank you for your valuable feedback. The course went through aerification mid-April, but due to late season frost, and this delayed the healing process on some of the greens. We've rolled and mown the greens since, and they are rolling true. Cosmetically you can still see the filled aerification holes, indeed. We appreciate your patience as the recent warmer weather will stimulate growth and improvement as we progress through the season. We hope to see you enjoy our course again.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Chick Mehvans

This course is great to learn on! This staff is kind and there are awesome amenities, for a municipal course.

However, if you’re looking for something well kept and interesting probably not the place for you.

It’s just okaaay.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sturdy Stalwart

Greens were punched when I played. No other complaints, this isn’t some well manicured resort course this is your standard issue public course with a lot of getable holes but tough enough to challenge your game. I really like the layout. One of my favorites.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Chick does the trick!

For early season practice Chick Evans is an excellent value. For me the convenience and cost made the round enjoyable and practical. I will go back for a repeat experience.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great staff

The starter John was great. We talked a little before my round and at the end he remembered my name. Great guy. Give him a raise

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Frost Delay?

Played a round of course and had a 10am tee time. Showed up and still had a frost delay. All tee times including 7am tee times were delayed. No email from course to at least give heads up of the delay. Tee times every 10 minutes so turned into a 5 1/2 hour 18 holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Cancelled

They cancelled my tee time as I was driving to to course.

They said it had been refunded but it wasn’t, so I not only drove most of the way there but paid to play as well.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 04/05/2023

Course operator here - Thanks for booking a round at Chick Evans - sorry it didn't work out and that we couldn't have given you more notice with such extensive rain. We called and emailed everyone directly Saturday and Sunday, doing the best we could to contact our golfers. Refunds for rounds booked through GolfNow or other third party take a few days, but please contact us directly if you need further help. Thanks again, hope to see you soon!

847-965-5353
https://chickevans.forestpreservegolf.com/contact-us

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 Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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