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136 Reviews (136)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.7
Layout
4.9
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
96.2%
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132 out of 136 reviews
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4.9
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
87.5%
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4.9
52 Reviews (52)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6801 yards
Slope 135
Rating 72.2
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Sandy Pines Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1973
Fairways Bent grass
Greens Bent grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Tim Nugent (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code A shirt with a collar or mock golf shirt is required to play Sandy Pines Golf Club.

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Reviews

4.8
136 Reviews (136)
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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Nice golf course

The course was in great shape. The weather was great. The only thing I would do different would be the vending machines should be up and operational or a golf cart girl driving around serving drinks or snacks.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times 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 A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Really well played out course with great drainage and great conditions

The course is sweet but getting very crowded and with the GPS carts it’s like you playing in controlled environment. Only warning is on cart which when you driving up looking for ball will lock you up where your cart don’t move. No signs on course and cart don’t beep when getting close to boundaries they have setup. At times it really tics you off. I heard so many people stuck swearing at the gps controlled system . I guess only way to control knukklheads to lazy to walk but give a warning beep before your locked out

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mid December Golf

For the middle of December the course was in pretty decent shape. The greens were not fast but played about medium. The pace of play was somewhat slow as it took our foursome about 4 1/2 hrs to finish 18. Especially at this time of year. I guess it just depends on what golfers are in front of you. We ordered food on the 8th and when we arrived at the clubhouse to get our food we were informed that they didn't have brats even though it was listed on the cart to order. Also, when we arrived at the clubhouse, we had to wait because our food wasn't ready, 2 hotdogs and chips. Sure, I know that's trivial bs to most but just had to mention it. I've played here quite often and each time out is a different scenario. To be expected.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not at hidden gem in Indiana

We stopped here as part of a golf road trip recently and we were blown away by the quality of the course. It is very well maintained and the staff were all exceptional.

Pace of play was a little slow as to be expected on a holiday weekend.

Definitely planning to go back for one of their well priced stay and play packages.

Didn't get to try the restaurant but heard from a few regulars on the porch that the menu was top notch.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Masters of the Midwest

Course was in perfect condition I was a single and played with some good people. The course was fun to play the layout was great definitely would play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Absolutely great!

This may be the best public course in the Chicagoland market for the money. Simply a wonderful place to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
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 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

GREAT COURSE

Had the pleasure of meeting Andy Simpson and Lauren
Thanks for the hospitality l get every time l play golf at
SANDY PINES…..Jimmy the starter was excellent and got me teeing off right away…I’ve told many veterans l golf with every week in Illinois to drive out and play one of the best well kept golf courses around..
Thanks for another great round..Matt B.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The flowers and greenery around the course were beautiful.

We’ve played Sandy Pines before and always enjoy not only the course but their food is also very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Gem Close to Home

What a gem of a course! Beautiful layout and a beautiful setting. Super fast greens and drop-offs that took some getting used to. Fairways and rough well maintained and nice sand traps for the few times I had to hit out of them. Some holes allowed you to swing away, but plays much better if you are strategic and practice course management. Played with 2 regulars that gave great advice on where to approach the greens and how the greens rolled. I cannot wait to return with some friends and enjoy it all over again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful course, fun, great value

Got a Hot Deal for $40 and could not have had a better time. This course is very well-maintained, the layout is super fun, the carts are nice. Pace of play was fast. Range was nice. Greens are quick and smooth. Play here ASAP!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Tremendous, very surprised

Didn’t expect much but wow was I wrong, great facility, tremendous course conditions and good people

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

I play courses all around the Midwest and this ranks amongst best around

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

The staff at the restuarant was not friendly. The food was also not great. The couse was in good shape. The starter was great. We got kicked off the corse at 7:45 and we could only play 13 holes in total. Ther was planty of sun left-we did not get clarity as to why?

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course and Staff

STAFF ALWAYS THE BEST
COURSE IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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