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3.7
355 Reviews (355)
5 Stars
87
4 Stars
172
3 Stars
59
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
20
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.0
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.4
80.7%
Recommend this course
294 out of 355 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
3.5
Pace
2.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
66.7%
Recommend this course
4 out of 6 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.6
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 55 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6839 yards
Slope 126
Rating 71.9

Foss Park Golf Course has a convenient location in North Chicago that is an easy drive in from the city. It's a public course that is known amongst locals for being one of the area's best golf values. The layout is wide-open save for three holes that are framed by towering mature trees. The golf course strikes a good balance between being challenging and playable. The fairways are narrow and demand accuracy but the massive greens are more forgiving. Each hole offers a variety of different playing options, which makes the course appealing to a wide range of skill levels. The golf course has plenty of sand, plus water hazards come into play on several holes. There is also a driving range and large practice putting green available at Foss Park G.C.

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Course Details

Year Built 1974
Fairways Blue Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11 - $15
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Beverage Carts

Available Facilities

Showers, Locker Rooms

Reviews

3.7
355 Reviews (355)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 20
Brunch 11
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 19
Bunkers 15
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 24
Walkers 19
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 23
Worth the Drive 12
Convenient to the City 7

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Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Friendly staff

Starter and shop guys were friendly. Pace of play was decent. Had some people walking and I was playing by myself so that’s understandable. Great course for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/23/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the friendly service and pace of play during your round. We strive to provide an enjoyable golfing experience and we appreciate your positive feedback.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Shaping up nicely this year

Fairways are well manicured for this early in the year., no puddles or wet spots. Greens are large and not very fast. Course is getting better each year. Great cours for the amateur and great early year pricing. Looking good!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 04/17/2023

Hello. Thank you for visiting us at Foss Park Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Continuing problems

Foss Park GC NEVER has enough carts to go around! Even though I pre-pay for use of an electric cart, when I arrive at the course, there ALWAYS is a shortage of carts and I have to wait (often missing my tee time) for someone to finish playing and turn his/her cart in so I can use it. This has happened to me 3 times -- and twice I had to walk !! NOT GOOD ...

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 11/28/2022

Hi,
We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the teams in charge so they can work to make changes.

Your feedback helps us do better. We are looking into this issue and hope to resolve it promptly.

Thank you for visiting Foss Park Golf Course. We hope you'll give us another try in the future.

Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Even I paid and got confirmation no
The golf course was closed
This was bad experience

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 11/22/2022

Hello. Thank you for reviewing the course. We would like to apologize for your recent experience.

We're sorry to hear you were less than satisfied during your round. We pride ourselves on our providing great service and the high-quality standards we maintain.

We would like to make things right. Please reach out to our management team at the pro shop.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 11/07/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Blustery day

Nice course. Fairways are narrow and many are densely tree lined. Straight off the tee is a must. If you get into the trees, take your medicine. Staying in the fairway gives ample scoring opportunities. Large receptive greens which rolled true

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 10/26/2022

Hello. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Foss Park Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! We hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/30/2022

We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow play… with no carts

45 minute wait for carts mid-day…. Cart shortage but still take tee times knowing they cant service everyone… that’s frustrating

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/23/2022

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We are going to pass on your feedback to the team. Thanks for visiting Foss Park Golf Course, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout and conditions but….

I got there and i had pre-paid…. They have no carts with a 45 minute delay in. the middle of the day Ugh

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/23/2022

Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/20/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/23/2022

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 Foss Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Home

It always feel like I'm at home, friendly staff and great customer service. Awesome course compared to neighboring courses!!!

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/23/2022

Thank you for your review. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Foss Park Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Very average

Overpriced. Slow play. Carts are garbage. Conditions are average at best and not consistent.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/24/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow pace

There is no ranger telling people to hurry up. People in front were Taking like 25 min per hole.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hi! Thank you so much for leaving us with your feedback. We value our customer experience, so your review is important to us. We will make note and we hope to see you back at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

It took me 2.8 hours to play 9 holes with a cart. Sloooow play and payed for 18 holes what a waste of time and money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Thank you for taking the time to review us. Your feedback is valuable, and we appreciate your business. Foss Park Golf Course thanks you!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/12/2022

Hi. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 181
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
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Commented on 09/12/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 115
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/15/2022

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 Foss Park Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 08/28/2022

We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share your favorite part of your experience and what we can do to earn that last star! Thanks for golfing at Foss Park Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Default User Avatar
Commented on 08/25/2022

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Foss Park Golf Course!

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