View of the 2nd green from Joe Jemsek Course.
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4.4
610 Reviews (610)
5 Stars
261
4 Stars
274
3 Stars
57
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
93.3%
Recommend this course
572 out of 610 reviews
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4.6
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
94.1%
Recommend this course
16 out of 17 reviews
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4.4
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
49
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
85 out of 92 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6818 yards
Slope 126
Rating 72.5

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1929
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Edward B. Dearie (1929)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.4
610 Reviews (610)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 26
Brunch 12
Watching the Game 11
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 31
Undulating Greens 19
Water Hazards 15
This course/club is great for:
Locals 26
Playing Multiple Courses 20
Seniors 17
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 36
Worth the Drive 20
Convenient to the City 7

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Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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Previously Played

Rude Rangers

Our foursome was rudely approached by the ranger because we were one of the only groups walking on a Saturday morning. He lazily singled us out and asked us to pick up the pace even though he wasn’t sure where the coarse was being held up at clearly. We couldn’t go any faster because of the group in front of us. We were also playing best ball with a group of 4 golfers all around an 8 or less handicap.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Good value but SLOW (always)

There’s no excuse for how slow the course plays.
The rangers never say anything to groups holding up play. All you need to do is have a ranger sit under the tree every 6 holes and tell the group if they are behind. Simple. Come on St. Andrew’s … make the game more enjoyable!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Boring and Overpriced

Honestly, this course is just boring (Joe Jemsek). Theres nothing about it that stands out and the carts are from the 90s. all par 3s were almost 200 or more yards, which isn’t a complaint necessarily, just wished for more variety for the price I paid. The course amenities as a whole are nice and they offer a lot. I would recommend everything about the facilities except the golf courses. Theres are much nicer courses out there for half the price.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Monday play

Course was in really good shape especially the greens. Some confusion regarding names of courses which are different from what the proshop tells you and what the courses are named on signage. Haven't played there in years and look forward to returning again this year. Well worth the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 180
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great shape!

Course was in great shape. Greens were not beat up. I was pleasantly surprised by the course. Haven’t played it in years but it will be s regular track from now on

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Not Handicap Friendly

The course has taken the position that you can't drive their carts to your vehicle for whatever reason. Handicap parking is limited up fron and requires that you pick up an already heavy bag that may be filled with things for you to survice on if you are a diabetic. They offer NO Sugar Free/Caffeine Free drinks except water. Walking with the clubs if you have two bad legs is difficult both before and after the round. They require you to drive the cart back behind the building and then walk back to your car. A task more difficult if you are 70 and disabled.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course

Course was very nice. Only problem I had, is that I talked to someone a week ago to set up 2 foursomes for out of town guests (relatives). The golf date was for June 22nd. I was told I had to wait until 2 weeks prior (8th). I came in on the 6th to confirm. I was told the 22nd was booked solid and I couldn't get on until late afternoon. I have to find another course to play because we were trying to get out around 11 am. Disappointed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, great staff, but slow play

Enjoyed the entire round - perfect day, great course, friendly staff... everything was great! The pace of play was a little slow (4 1/2 hours) which was fine for us. Unfortunately, the 2-some behind us were intolerable and miserable to be around. Lighten up!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
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
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Like playing this course the 17and 18 holes still kicks my back end Grass off fair ways Needs to Mow and sprayed for weeds I usually don’t lose Balls I lost 4balls just hitting little off fair way I understand you have to make a little more challenging however it’s kind of long Cart Rental is almost one of highest I seen in Chicago Area I enjoy the course the Front Course is my better choice

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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