Lives
Illiopolis, IL
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Beginner
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.2
4.2
Total 9 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

9 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
9
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/10/2014
Last Review
11/20/2016

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Shambolee Golf Club

Played On 11/17/2016
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Very Windy

Nice layout but sometimes a bit difficult finding the next hole, only on 2 of them...It was extremely windy but we did ok with the course. Only one real water hazard. A few bunkers but nothing that can't be avoided if you play well. The greens were in very good condition, as was the course. The greens are also elevated and rolling. We enjoyed them. A few areas where you can lose the ball and not find it. We would play this course again. The folks in the clubhouse were very friendly and helpful and the food was very good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Scovill Golf Club

Played On 10/14/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best Golf in the Fall Weather

Played 18 holes with my husband. We played the front nine twice as we didn't want to play the back. The greens were in very good shape although many players had not been fixing divots. The fairways were in very good shape also. The rangers were very pleasant and helpful. It was a perfect day for golf and very few people so we were able to take our time and enjoy.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Ironhorse Golf Course

Played On 07/05/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Long

The course and greens were in great condition although I found myself fixing divots at every green. The greens were pretty quick. Not the fault of the course, just people not fixing their divots along the way. The fairways were nicely kept. The course is very long with very few trees. Lots of berms and some bunkers at each fairway. A few water hazard areas but nothing insurmountable. The largest hazard is the tall grasses. Hard to find balls in it. I suggest packing a few extra balls for this course if you are not an accurate golfer. I personally like a course with more trees and a little less distance. A great course for someone who has a great long game. We only got drinks at the clubhouse but the menu was pretty nice with their offerings. Nice little bar and the clubhouse was very nicely appointed. The folks working there were very friendly and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Clinton Hill Country Club

Played On 04/30/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course, Difficult back nine

The front nine was truly enjoyable. Not too difficult nor too easy, great for a beginner or regular player. We were told the fairways were not in very good shape as the grass had not grown enough, but we thought they were pretty good. The back nine was pretty difficult with water hazards, dog legs and bunkers but we were able to play it pretty well. A couple of holes were hard to determine, so we had to consult the map a few times. The back nine fairways were in poorer shape but still in good condition for this time of year. We had a wonderful time and would play this course again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Crane Creek Golf Club

Played On 04/17/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Day for 18

The weather was perfect and the crowd was small. Our tee time was for 11:00 but we were early as usual, and were allowed to go ahead and start 30 minutes early. The fairways were in terrific condition and the greens were in good condition. The front nine was an enjoyable pleasure and the back nine was difficult, as always. We had a great round with no difficulties!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Eagle Creek Golf Course

Played On 03/16/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Setting

It was the first day of this year's season that was perfect to get to go golf. 75 degrees and sunny, however, the snow had just melted and it was pretty muddy. Cart path only all the way,. The greens were slow and the fairways quite wet. Three of us were playing and it was a bit of a struggle at times. I am sure once the course dries out, it will be beautiful. The grass wasn't quite green yet, but it was trying. The pace of play was fine, we did let one party go ahead of us.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Pass Christian Isles Golf Club

Played On 02/11/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Friendly staff and friendly course

We were greeted in the club house by the bartender. He was full of great information about the history of the club. We found the information very interesting. He explained that one of the online golf sites did not work with their tee time system and they are working on getting it fixed. We had a local join us on the course and it was really enjoyable. The course was a little rough but expected at this time of year. There were a couple challenging holes but all in all, an enjoyable and relaxing game of golf. The greens were pretty fast when we started but slowed as we got around the 14th hole. The weather was perfect.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging

Nichols Park at Links Golf Course

Played On 09/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course would be great for walking 18 if you are up for it!

The course is fairly flat. A few berms, a little water but nothing dreadful. Our most difficult part of play were the greens. They were very fast and misleading. What looked to be a break went straight and what looked straight had a break. We did get lost at one point and had to ask a fellow golfer for direction. It is layed out a bit different than most courses. The party in front of us ended up on the 9th green when playing the 18th hole. There were some interesting fairways to be sure. We had wonderful weather and very little wind. It was a great day of golf and if you want something a little bit different, this is a good course. The 19th hole had a special of chicken salad which was delicious and the person working there was very sweet and helpful.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate

Red Tail Run Golf Club

Played On 07/09/2014
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great day for golf!

Arrived early for our tee time and they let us go ahead and start early as it was not crowded at all. The ranger came to find us for our cart number and signature and was very nice and polite. All the rangers were friendly. It was just my husband and I and it was a very enjoyable day of play. We didn't feel hurried. The grounds were very well kept. The only thing we didn't much care for were the tee boxes. The grass they have there is very soft and you need longer tees in order for it to be stable to set the ball on. It was a great value for the price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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