sam004

This course has long been on my list.
Worth the drive. A great choice for a day trip
from Chicago or Southern Wisconsin.
Turf in good shape. Plenty of sand in bunkers.

The course conditions were great. Well maintained, still feels like a private CC. Greens were fast and true with lots of break. Most bunkers, that I landed in, had plenty of sand. 11th greenside bunker was thin with sand.
Weeds controlled and maintained along the creek.

Pace of play was excellent. Well under 4 hrours on a weekday.

A great value for the conditions. less than $40 on a weekday.

First the Bad news. It's been a dry summer and the irrigation system is in need of repair. With that said there were some greens in poor shape. One even was missing a flag, come on ! The good news, from the locals, is a a new buyer and the hopes of investing in repairing the course. Also signs of parts of the course perimeter of lots being sold. Adding houses :( but to help pay for upgrades. Hoping things improve here.
This is a classic design and is fun to play

That's the best way to describe this place - Bran Find.
I doubt much if any changes or alterations have been made her by Man in nearly 100 years. I think the 2 biggest changes since it was built is probably trees and the shrinkage of the greens. I would probably guess that the irrigation system is bit dated compared to more modern course as it can get dry here.

A great layout, though I would rank in down the list from Kankakee Elks, with Lawsonia at the top as far as L&M designs in the region.
I usually play here on weekend afternoons. Never slow or crowded.

It's been a long time since I last played here .
The routing was reconfigured, almost confusing layout. What used to be a 9 hole layout then expanded to 18. The routing has changed to mix the old and the new. This probably better because it sprinkles the more interesting holes throughout the round.
The new 9 has matured. A new pond has been added.

The new owners have made a number of improvements
Pace Of Play - This usually comes down to how many people are playing, or the manners and courtesy of the players. Pace was excellent. Two groups allowed me to play through. Almost had the course to myself.

Course Conditions - Recently aerated greens play well

Staff Friendliness -
Only encountered pro shop staff. Indifferent at best.
Value For The Money
$43 comparable to other nearby courses.
Course Layout
Very flat and easy to walk. The back side is more interesting then the front.

Off-Course Amenities -
There is a restaurant and bar on site.

It been a while since I played this course. Not a fan of courses that play through housing developments. For that reason I have avoided playing here.
Surprised to remember how challenging the course plays. My biggest complaint is the tight OB the houses play.
Pace Of Play - was excellent as it was too cold for normal people.
Course Conditions - Course was in very good shape after steady rain the day before. seems to have drained well. The greens were fast and true.

Staff Friendliness - Staff was thin, and did not interact with them beyond the minimum.

Value For The Money- Relative to the cost of other nearby courses, this was a good value.

Course Layout - This covers the Red/White courses. Never have played the Blue.The highlight is playing the 9th hole of white. Rated as one of the toughest holes in the area.

On Course - Putt, Chip areas, Driving range.
Central snack shop to all 3 9s and bev cart service.

Off-Course Amenities - restaurant/ bar available, but did not stop by.. Full service Bar and Restaurant with banquet facilities.

I still get excited to play here. I love overall feel of the place. I still remember reading about this place going public. I couldn't wait to play here.
Very challenging well bunkered course.
I seen the course in a new light today and realized wy I like it so much. It reminds me of a Langford & Moreau.
The greens are less elevated, but the bunkering and mounding has the same feel. While the course lacks much elevation change. It is very walking friendly.

On to the review.

Overall Rating*
I debated if this was worthy of a 5 star rating.
I gave it 5 , swayed by own personal taste
Pace Of Play -
Pace was excellent today , as the course did not open until after the heavy rains had drained off. Our group was one of the 1st to tee off.

Course Conditions - Course was in great shape in spite of the heavy rains. Bunkers are some of the best in the area. Thought the greens were rolling slow, but it was wet.

Staff Friendliness - Most of the staff I encountered was relatively new. They were pleasant. The rangers seemed a bit edgy

Value For The Money - Value was good today, but this course caters to the higher end golfer.

Course Layout - Well designed course has plenty of challenges for all but the most demanding golfers,
fun and fair.

Off-Course Amenities - Nice patio and bar area
The menu and drinks are a bit pricey.

one of 3 great public courses in the area.
Play them all you can.

This is a historic course and should be preserved.
Please show your support and don't let this
become a warehouse

Overall Rating*-
I will give it 4
A nice Ross design.
There are not many available to the public.
Pace Of Play - Excellent ! 3 1/2 hours for 18 !!
played at a slow time

Course Conditions - I have read the previous posts.
The staff did mention that there were some problems earlier in the year but they have been working to resolve this.I will say that the greens were in better shape last year.

Staff Friendliness - High praise to the staff in the Pro shop this day. Pleasant, friendly, and honest. Didn't experience any of the other staff.

Value For The Money -
I will give it OK.
I'd like to see some spend on the conditions for this price point. I'm willing to pay a little more to support the course and hope it remains in business
Course Layout -
The routing gets confusing if you haven't played here
There are signs, but I still mixed up 15/18.

The par 3's are some of the toughest combined play in the area. Long, over water, and bunkered well. Only made 1 par this day on the par 3's

Very walk able course, flat terrain and greens and tees are close the each other.

Off-Course Amenities -
I was disappointed there was no bev cart service while I was here. There may have been some earlier, but not at my tee time. There was a grill going with dogs and burgers at the turn. To be honest, I didn't come to hang out. Just wanted to support the course and enjoy it.
I have been inside for a drink, it's OK.

This has been on my list for several years. Finally squeezed it in. I will be back again. Had a blast playing this course. Either No 1 or 2 in the QC area. Worth the trip.

Pace Of Play - Outstanding. I picked an excellent time to play. No one on either side of me for 30 minutes. I had the course to myself the whole day

Course Conditions - Conditions were very good, but not 5 star.

Staff Friendliness - 5 stars, mostly for the Bev Cart - Top notch. An important part of the experience for me. Very friendly and attentive. Tip her well,

Value For The Money Deducting 1 star for charging me more than the quoted rate. My lone beef about playing here.

Course Layout - 5 star ! Not a boring hole out here. Almost every hole had some elevation change. Every green had subtle breaks all over. Great views of the lake.

Off-Course Amenities - I'm going to guess no one comes here to hang out. The club house is still a double wide trailer. I know this site has gone through some troubled times, I am just happy to play the course.

Overall Rating -
I took off 1 star, because they charged me more than the rate that I booked at. Partially my fault for not noticing it soon enough. I was in a bit of hurry.

Minimal pro shop. No apparel or equipment. Balls,gloves and tees at best. Full service bar and restaurant. Staff is pleasant. No water coolers or bev cart service .
Course was hard and firm on greens and fairways.
For L&M fans, this is similar to Kankakee Elks.
No bunkers but has their design features everywhere.

This course grew on me. Didn't appreciate much until I played it more and the course matured.
Because this course is away from a lot of the population, it tends to be less crowded more often.
These days that is hard to find.

Front 9 is low lying and wet, meaning there is more water and you can buy adult beverages. The back nine is more undulating with some nice views around 15-17.
Don't forget to stop by Superman's boyhood homestead nearby. Watch the Man of Steel

A the kid sister to Springbrook. I enjoy this course as it it is fun to play but not overly difficult. I enjoy meeting the random people I meet here.
This used to be an easy tee time to get, but it is getting harder these days. Course is always in good shape.

Another 90's real estate development golf course. Layout winds through multi million dollar homes..
This used to be $80-100 course.
I can see why this course fell out of favor with many golfers. Lax maintenance, like little to no sand in bunkers. Still have a gouge in my 7 iron from the rocks in the bunkers.
A Pete Dye course that could use a few design tweaks, especially on 15 &16. Don't like wildly high swamp grass creating artificial blind shots. Insanely tight lines of play. Bunkers that are not in play

It's worth playing for a good rate.

With other great courses nearby, this one comes in as the ugly step child..
If you like playing golf winding through subdivisions
and houses lining the course this one iis for you, but not for me.
About the only thing this is good for is a cheap place to play

This may as well be a Forest Preserve Course. Another Billy Casper disaster.

No sand in the bunkers, none.

Course design, amateurish. Forced layup par 5 to ensure that eagle and birdie are out of play for all but the longest hitters.

Homes tightly lining some of the holes, pass.

Save your money and play somewhere else

Old school layout and design. excellent value. $25 with cart for 18 holes !
Nice diversion if you are in town playing some of the other courses and want to get in more golf.
Old school layout features tight tree lined fairways and small greens. Interesting layout , with doglegs and some elevation changes.

Pace Of Play - Excellent. Did not wait on a single hole.

Course Conditions - Excellent. Course in perfect shape

Staff Friendliness - Golf Course 5 stars. Excellent bev cart service. My beer was never empty or warm.
The restaurant staff was average at best.

Value For The Money -
It's a fabulous golf experience, but not cheap.

Course Layout - Absolute masterpiece.
Play here and you will be seeking other Langford courses, but this will spoil you as it is there best public course, bar none !

Off-Course Amenities - Nice deck, modest clubhouse.
Locker room and shower facilities, nice extra.

This club is so exclusive, you may not be able to review it.
Being and exclusive club, pace of play and amenities are not part of the discussion.
The only are that can be commented on is
Course Layout.
Given there is only 1 set of tees here, like it or lump it.
There are no short holes here. Bring your long game.

Thanks to the staff for allowing me a peek at this fine course.