Hoosier24

First time playing there and was pleasantly surprised at the conditions and the nice layout.
Greens were somewhat fuzzy but rolled surprisingly well. It could have been a grass that I wasn't familiar with. One green, I think the 12th, I noticed small dandelions scattered about.
I really enjoyed the layout with the subtle rolling terrain. Certainly enjoyed my score of 78. Played one ball all day and found far too many balls just laying about.
Note: DO NOT play a yellow ball on the first or ninth holes. If you go right off the tee box you'll be looking forever amongst the yellow range balls that were scattered everywhere. Course staff need to do a better job at keeping those wild warmup shots off the first and ninth fairways. Players could do the same. If you come across a range ball, throw back onto the range and get it off the actual course.
Pace of play was dreadfully slow but that doesn't bother me nearly as much as people who complain about a 4:30 round.
I drove an hour to play here and would definitely like to go back. I would highly recommend giving this course a go. I think most golfers will enjoy it very much.

I play here several times a week. While they are currently experiencing a water pump problem, they are allowing the fairways and rough to grow a little more than normal. They have a new superintendent so we'll give him some time to right the ship.

The course is always maintained very nice, from rough to fairways to bunkers aro greens. Greens are better than average smooth and quick.
I play here mostly now because off the terrain which is fairly flat. The course does have a few greens which rise but nothing extreme. I have two knee replacements now, the latest coming 18 weeks ago on my left knee. This course is easy for.me to manage even though I ride as much as possible.

Regardless of my scores, ranging from 78-84, I always enjoy the 3 hours or so it takes to get a round in. I have played alone in 2 hrs 5 minutes.
If you don't want to be tortured by a tough layout with quirky holes and just want to enjoy yourself then "Oakmont" as I like to call it, is the place to play.

Staff is extremely welcoming and accommodating and the restaurant/bar area is the best around with a fairly diverse menu.

If you go, tell them "Tall Paul" recommended it.

This was my third time playing The Fort and I must say the conditions were not as good as I remember. The bunkers were very sub-par and the greens were surprisingly slower than what I expected. But for the most part the course played nice. Could have used a breeze to combat the sweltering hot conditions that made the day miserable. I couldn't wait for the round to be over. I did however birdie two of the final three holes and three putted #17 from 85 feet. So I left on some good vibes.

Went to the The Elks Golf Club today just to get out and enjoy some sunshine despite the recent flooding around the course itself. While some spots were a little spongy, the course was already in very playable shape. There was no charge to play today.

This course is a good test of golf as it requires well positioned tee shots and even more importantly, accurate approach shots. The undulating greens here separate the men rom the boys.
Very walkable and pace of play has never been a problem here for me over the years. Season membership is a great bargain at $800. If you want to play a course that will test your skills or improve your overall game, this is about as good a course you'll find in the Kankakee county area without breaking the bank.
Go get you some!

And tell them "Tall Paul" sent you...