Lives
Barrington
Age
65+
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.1
4.1
Total 7 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

7 Reviews
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
6
Not Recommended Courses
1
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
10/11/2020
Last Review
06/27/2021

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Reviews

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The Course at Wente Vineyards

Played On 06/26/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic layout, amenities leave a bit to be desired

In terms of course layout, this is maybe the most fun I’ve ever played. Lots of dramatic elevation changes and fantastic views, and plays in a way that is not overly challenging for a higher handicapper.

The course was in pretty good shape but not top tier. Greens not quite as fast as I would expect and some were in poor shape.

We played early so pace of play was excellent.

My biggest complaint is that compared to other courses I’ve played in this price range the amenities were mediocre. Our tee time was just before 7 on a Saturday and nothing was open, so I couldn’t even get a coffee before the round. At the turn, which was after 9, stilll nothing open. On a Saturday I’d expect to be able to get coffee at minimum. I realize labor shortages have been a problem during COVID so perhaps that’s to blame.

All in all this is a top notch course you should definitely play. Well worth the price even without the amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair

Chevy Chase Country Club

Played On 05/16/2021
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Tremendous value

Played a 6am Sunday round here and will definitely be back. Fairways and greens were in great shape. Fun layout that is challenging but not overly so. The early round made for a quick pace of play - finished in under 4 hours. One of the best values in the area.

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

Highland Woods Golf Course

Played On 05/01/2021
2.0
First Time Playing

Five hour round

The course itself is fine and the staff is very friendly. No rangers on the course so make sure you have five hours if you want to play here. I won't be back.

Some advice to those unfamiliar with golf etiquette. Try to keep pace with the group in front of you. If you have people waiting for you on every shot, it's best not to spend five minutes per hole looking for your ball. If you're that bad, buy a bucket of used ones and don't worry so much if you lose it. Also, try to walk with a purpose. Pretending to be a pga tour pro reading the greens is extremely rude to the people behind you. Take a look and hit it. We get that you want to break 120 but it'll happen another day.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair

Chalet Hills Golf Club

Played On 10/11/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is a treat

Gorgeous course with lots of elevation change to make for some fun shots. Challenging but not overly so. For the price this is one of the best courses I've played in the north/nw Chicago area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/12/2020

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u922174160! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Chalet Hills Golf Club!

Foxford Hills Golf Club

Played On 10/03/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course but pace was unacceptable

The course itself is a must play. Definitely top five I've played in Chicago. Well kept, challenging, and lots of fun shots. Gorgeous scenery.

The pace, however, was awful. We we had multiple groups waiting on the tee box after two holes. Waiting several minutes to hit every shot is a great way to kill the fun of a great course, so I'm hoping this isn't the norm here. I'd still recommend this to anyone, and will definitely give it another try.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Commented on 10/14/2020

Hi u922174160. 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 Foxford Hills Golf Club.

Makray Memorial Golf Club

Played On 11/16/2020
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Fun, challenging course

The course is still in great shape for this late in the season. Greens very fast typically, but were a bit more manageable this time around. Carts are very nice and have GPS. If you have a weekday off, would highly recommend grabbing a tee time here at a much discounted price!

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

Prairie Isle Golf Club

Played On 11/07/2020
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good course but slow

The course was in good shape and lots of fun holes. We gave up after 14 though after waiting about 5 minutes per shot. Trying to pack too many tee times in while not having anyone out there to manage the pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 12/27/2020

Hello, TJMontana. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to see that your overall experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you'll give us another try in the near future. Thanks for choosing Prairie Isle Golf Club.

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