Lives
Chicago
Handicap
5-9
Age
65+
Gender
Male
Skill
Advanced
Plays
A few times a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

4.0
4.0
Total 8 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

8 Reviews
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Recommended Courses
8
Not Recommended Courses
0
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
07/01/2018
Last Review
04/24/2022

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Reviews

4.0
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4.0
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Windy weather
Used cart

Desert Willow second option is beautiful

The mountain view course is much more friendly than firecliff for the average golfer, but still is meticulously maintained and beautiful desert course. It is unbelievable that this is a public course. A little easier than firecliff, but just as challenging as a desert course. Greens hold well, and roll true. This day they were a little slower than firecliff, but overall medium fast. Highly recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Desert Willow is Top Rated public course in Desert

Firecliff is the tougher of the two courses, but its a beautiful and well maintained course especially for a public course. Greens were holding well, and rolled medium fast. Definitely a true roll and challenging. Be ready for the tight track and bunkers, but a well played shot always has plenty of room.

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

Palm Desert Resort Country Club

Played On 02/13/2021
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Much Improved Course

Played here a few years ago and it was a horrible experience. Since the homeowners association bought this course and invested in much needed improvements, it is a great track to hone up your game for the numerous challenges at other courses in Palm Desert area. Greens rolled well, and were surprisingly fast which I like. Layout is improved. Good potential here keep up the good work!!! I was impressed!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 02/19/2021

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We would love to know how we can earn those last two stars next time! Thanks for playing Palm Desert Resort Country Club.

I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic golf course with Medium Speed greens

St. Andrew's is an excellent suburban Chicago facility with two courses. Going out at 6 am the pace of play was excellent. Course is in good shape and greens are decent. Medium speed greens that I personally would like to see a bit faster but in overall great shape. The greens hold well but some are large enough that it's a high focused two putt. Length is average and it does have some trees but isn't too tight. The bar, restaurant, etc. Is best in area. I am only here to golf but the facilities which are excellent should be mentioned. Definitely will be back and recommend!

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

Prairie Landing

Played On 07/07/2018
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best Greens in the area!

Excellent course that is run very professionally with a great staff. Front nine is more open than the back, and has some excellent strategy holes. The Greens are absolutely fantastic and roll very smooth. Medium fast and definitely hold well. Pay attention to the pin placements as being on the wrong side will cost you a 3 putt. Course is very well kept from tee boxes to fairways to bunkers. Well done I will definitely be back!!!

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

Orchard Valley Golf Course

Played On 06/23/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and control your drives

This is the best course in the area and is very well kept. Couple of tricky holes off the tee (3 iron holes) which is fine but not for the guys that want to let the big dog eat. Great setup but many non driver holes off the tee. Greens held well and rolled great and true. Pace of play is slow but that's what you get. Highly recommend this course for the mid to low handicap player

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

Prairie Bluff Public Golf Club

Played On 06/16/2018
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but SLOW even with 630 tee time

Great course and great value! However when 8 come to play at 7 am or before I expect to get done in 4.5 hours or less. Typically way less when starting at 630. Love the wide open format and greens held. They rolled slower than I would like but were true. Yardage markers were a bit off but we lasered our shots in. We quit after 15 holes as it was too slow. I hardly ever quit but the groups ahead were slowing to a stop in the heat. Keep the morning tee times to those that can at least move along. Otherwise great course but I wouldn't drive to risk a 5 or 5.5 hour round regardless of the price.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/03/2018

I am sorry to hear about your round. I am looking into the day, but I have no groups that meet your description (back to back foursomes before 6:30) over the last 3 weeks. Can you please provide more information.

The Amelia River Club

Played On 06/14/2018
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course for the Money

Great little course and extremely friendly staff. Well kept and just tricky and tight enough for you to think about how to score. Greens held approach shots well and putted medium speed. Most tee shots made you think about what you wanted to do, but open enough you could make a mistake. Take out your 1 iron a few times but enough holes to let the big dog eat. Cant wait to come back

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