Lives
Naperville, IL
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.9
3.9
Total 21 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

21 Reviews
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
19
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
1
Not Helpful Votes Count
4
First Review
05/03/2015
Last Review
06/11/2021

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Villa Olivia Country Club

Played On 06/11/2021
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This Round Reminded Me I Should’ve Stayed Home

Villa has to be the worst golf course in all of Chicagoland. The layout leaves must to be desired and the upkeep is absolutely horrendous. No round here should cost more than $15. It truly is a cow pasture.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/14/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback.

Big Run Golf Club

Played On 11/10/2020
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout But...

I’ve played Big Run 5-6 times and have always enjoyed it. It seems it’s become more neglected and worn down. The staff member behind the counter and a maintenance staffer are rude and makes you feel like you’re an inconvenience to their day. I love what this course could be however no way I can recommend Big Run to anyone.

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

Ledges Golf Club

Played On 10/28/2020
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Layout, Great Value

First time playing this track and will come back again. My only negative is there was an abundance of walkers but still finished in 4:20.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 10/29/2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us Michael9571721. Your feedback is valuable, and we look forward to delivering you excellent service again soon. Ledges Golf Club thanks you!

Pinecrest Golf & Country Club

Played On 08/22/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Always a solid track

Only issue today was they had a 90 golfer outing just ahead of us so play was slow. Outside of that, Pinecrest is always a well kept track which I play a few times every year.

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

Oak Grove Golf Course

Played On 08/17/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course But Needs...

Very challenging to where you are actually playing target golf. The course was rock hard so expect big bounces and shot out of play when usually they wouldn’t go OB on other courses. The bunkers are unplayable. The clubhouse needs a huge facelift.

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

Cary Country Club

Played On 08/05/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Elevation Supreme

Could use some attention to the course and the clubhouse especially but overall it’s a fantastic value. Elevation is best in Chicago

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2019:
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 Cary Country Club.

Highlands of Elgin

Played On 08/01/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Track In Chicago- land

I play here 5-7 times per year and absolutely always love playing here. It is very challenging with a great scenery.

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

Cary Country Club

Played On 07/26/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Most Unique In The Area

This track was one of the best hidden secrets I’ve played in quite some time and I am one willing to travel any distance to play great courses. The elevations from hole to hole was the best I’ve played within the suburbs of Chicago. You can tell it was once a true country club with showers in the bathrooms etc but the clubhouse definitely needs a major upgrade. Overall this was a great bang for the buck and I will be back for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2019:
Wow, we are so happy you enjoyed your round, Michael! We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Makray Memorial Golf Club

Played On 07/15/2019
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Did Not Disappoint

Has always been a favorite. Great course. Fantastic clubhouse

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

Fox Bend Golf Course

Played On 10/08/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Local Track with Friendly Staff

Really enjoyed playing here. Nothing repetitive. Starter was nice enough to let us start on 10 to avoid the small senior scramble that was on 1-9 moving over to 10. We just tee'd off in time. 3:20 round! Thanks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Big Run Golf Club

Played On 10/01/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Track That's Near Impossible to Score Great On

I absolutely loved this course, its surroundings, the layout and the quality in which its kept. It is one of the most fascinating courses I've been on in Illinois but it's so long and narrow it becomes incredibly tough to score on. These are the most difficult group on long par 4's I've seen and the 5's were 600+ yards. While I shoot high 80's normally, I'm usually good for 6 pars in a round but here in enjoyed 13 bogies and 5 doubles for a 95. The challenge this presents and the quality of the course will bring me back again.

This is a must play course for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Phillips Park Golf Course

Played On 09/30/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Scene But Crazy Landscapers

This course is nicely laid out but the two things that bothersome was the landscapers had not a care in the world as we sat 120 yards out for 2 minutes while they mowed the green. Then after we hit near and on the green they continued to mow the green making us wait once more to putt. Unfortunately they followed us to the next hole and still mowed fairways and greens just in front of us. I swear I was looking for the candid camera because surely this must be a joke but it wasn't. Then this place has absolutely the worst sand traps I have ever seen. Luckily I never went into one but these traps are much worse than Klein Creek. You'd think they would send the mowers to the sand traps instead. Haha

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average

Randall Oaks Golf Club

Played On 09/03/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Plays Well

I have not been to Randall Oaks in years but it's always been a nice track. While I prefer links courses, I still enjoy it here. Usually it's pricey but we found a good deal which was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Makray Memorial Golf Club

Played On 07/15/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course That's Been Thru A 12 Round Boxing Match

I have played Makray 10-12 times over the past 8 years and loved playing it every time. It is challenging and long but just a wonderful track. I haven't played here in 4 years and I have to be honest, it was beaten and bruised. Not because of lack of maintenance but seemingly from abusive and neglectful players. It usually draws a prim and proper crowd so I am guessing non-caring kids have been playing here lately. I say this because I can think of anyone else that would leave big marks and gashes on the tee boxes and all over the greens. Not just one or two but on just about every hole.

My only complaint outside of that was the cup placements were placed in very strange and complicated areas. One was 7 feet from left fringe on far left side and another was placed to roll 20-30 feet downhill if you didn't drain the put no matter how soft you hit it.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good

Klein Creek Golf Club

Played On 07/09/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Find

I've always wanted to play it being it's close to home. Found a great deal online. Definitely worth playing again. Very scenic with challenges but not as difficult as I've heard.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Oak Grove Golf Course

Played On 06/28/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

More Like A 3 1/2 Star

I had heard many times over the years that this course was one of the best in be state so I had high expectations going in. While I was impressed the the country setting club house and its surroundings, I felt it didn't quite meet my lofty thoughts going in. I loved the scenery and the change of elevation from hole to hole. The weirdness to me was one hole had the white tee box at a lower elevation than the yellow/red t box and therefore it's all you could see when teeing off. Absolutely blind shot and if you had a low shot, I can see how one could actually hit the t box in front of them. Another hole the tee box was the smallest I've seen, probably around 10ft x 8 ft area.

Some of its shortcomings for me is no GPS. For a nice course, is think they'd have one available. Also the carts were so standard, they didn't even offer windshields to use or put down to enjoy the wind. This was an issue considering it rain considerably hard in our faces. Now that I know to expect, I probably will go back without the thought it is an Chicago area top course. Very nice and challenging but no where a top track for me but worth the money for sure.

Good luck!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Highlands of Elgin

Played On 06/24/2015
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One Of The Best Tracks In The Suburbs

I have not been to this golf course in approximately 4 to 5 years but it is absolutely better than I can ever remember it. It definitely has its challenges & it is so well worth going there at least once. I love the layout as well as its design. Just a great great course to play at. I always favor links courses with various elevations. This one definitely delivers the goods.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Settler's Hill Golf Course

Played On 06/21/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Layout & Has Its Challenges- Fun!

I haven't been to this course in 5 years but it's exactly how I remember it. Wonderfully laid out with a scenic terrain. There is nothing flat and boring about this course. Bring your thinking caps and an accurate putter. This track is tons of fun. For me, it was a bit more ($55) than I usually pay but it seemed a going rate compared to other tracks being that it was Father's Day. Only drawback is it has no bar or kitchen present. They serve beer behind a counter with hotdog steamers. No biggie.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/17/2015

Hello Michael, thank you for your 4 star review and comment regarding our food and beverage service. We do our best to ensure everyone has a good time in our course and appreciate customer feedback to make it even better. Please feel free to visit us any time!

Naperbrook Golf Course

Played On 05/24/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Solid Links Course

Close to home, had a great time on this track. A little short overall but it played well. I liked the back 9 more than the front nine, not sure why. I hope to play again soon. Only negative was I don't think they had cart service but maybe because of overcast weather?

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/24/2015

Thanks for the great review Michael! We will work on that cart service for the next time you come out to see us.

Ruffled Feathers Golf Club

Played On 05/16/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice Track!

Lucked out for a round at $36.00. Great Value and course is in good conditions beside evident heavy rains as of recent. Will play again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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