St. Andrews Golf & Country Club - Joe Jemsek Course
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There are two championship golf courses available at St. Andrews Golf & Country Club in West Chicago as well as a top-ranked practice center. The Joe Jemsek Course, formerly known as the Lakewood, was added in 1929, three years after the club opened. Unlike the original St. Andrews Course, the Joe Jemsek Course has a hillier terrain. Although it is shorter than the other golf course at 6,770 yards, the elevation changes make it seem similar in length to the 6,920-yard St. Andrews Course. The course features tree-lined fairways and strategically placed bunkers, offering plenty of challenges but overall it is not an overly intimidating layout for beginners. There are several long and demanding par 3s throughout. The best example being the tricky second hole, which has a green that is guarded by two deep bunkers and towering trees.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6818 yards | 72.5 | 126 |
| White | 72 | 6358 yards | 70.4 | 121 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6358 yards | 76.2 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 5797 yards | 67.8 | 115 |
| Gold (W) | 72 | 5797 yards | 73.1 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5341 yards | 65.7 | 110 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5341 yards | 70.6 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.5/126 | 362 | 216 | 425 | 384 | 433 | 200 | 349 | 420 | 496 | 3285 | 517 | 221 | 338 | 329 | 207 | 514 | 451 | 552 | 404 | 3533 | 6818 |
| White M: 70.4/121 W: 76.2/133 | 333 | 194 | 380 | 370 | 402 | 171 | 336 | 406 | 479 | 3071 | 467 | 187 | 313 | 303 | 192 | 498 | 436 | 524 | 367 | 3287 | 6358 |
| Gold M: 67.8/115 W: 73.1/126 | 314 | 165 | 361 | 356 | 332 | 148 | 305 | 372 | 452 | 2805 | 426 | 160 | 297 | 292 | 179 | 442 | 370 | 468 | 358 | 2992 | 5797 |
| Red M: 65.7/110 W: 70.6/121 | 294 | 164 | 342 | 342 | 272 | 142 | 271 | 258 | 406 | 2491 | 401 | 158 | 292 | 284 | 176 | 413 | 333 | 458 | 335 | 2850 | 5341 |
| Handicap | 11 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 10 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 37 | 72 |
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Very old course, kept clean, needs some care
I played the St.Andrews track. The course is maintained clean. However, being an old facility, it needs some more attention. The fairway grass is getting worn, needs aeration, more sand and overseeing. There is plenty of weeds - some places more weeds than grass. The divots Arte left as they are. They are so many that they look ugly and sometimes get in the wy of playing
St. Andrews is in Great shape.
St. Andrews has done some remodeling, for the better. Pace of play should pick up.
Played the # 2 Jemsek course.
Fairways and greens and bunkers were outstanding. Tee areas are filling in.
Fairways ran a little always a good thing.
Greens were slower than usual.
New sand in bunkers is great.
I'm guessing this course will play fast and tight in the summer months.
Staff, as always, is outstanding.
Course is a little pricey with cart but price comes back down to earth with GolfNow and Hot Deals especially walking.
Add the the price of the cart and it's still a good deal.
This is a must play.
Early Spring Conditions
Windy but dry day. The greens are coming into shape but the fringe surrounding the greens still need work.
Early season round.
For march the course was in decent shape. Green were like carpets but at this point they can’t cut them. Bunkers were in great shape. Overall a great place to play.
Good course for any level
This course was fun and challenging. The greens were in good shape for early in the year....and tough.. Tree lined fairways, so hit em straight. Not too long, but good.
Great course! Glad they opened early due to good weather
Course in Great Shape
Considering we were playing on Dec. 8th, the course's tee boxes, fairways and greens were in fantastic shape. Due to the mild weather, the course was packed but the pace was decent. We were delayed only on a couple of holes. Remarkably, they even had a beverage cart going. Thanks St. Andrews.
Not Bad for December
Pros: Greens rolled pretty well, especially for December
Cons: Played behind a riding 4some (we were walking) and waited about every hole. Minimum of 2 holes open ahead of them all day. Called pro shop but that didn't help.
Great value
St Andrews is great if you want to golf in an easy environment. This is your place.
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