Lives
Chicago, IL
Age
45-54
Gender
Male
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
Once a week

Review Statistics

Average Rating

3.3
3.2
Total 8 Reviews

Rating Breakdown

8 Reviews
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Recommended Courses
5
Not Recommended Courses
2
Helpful Votes Count
0
Not Helpful Votes Count
0
First Review
05/07/2013
Last Review
06/15/2021

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Chick Evans Golf Course

Played On 06/11/2021
3.0
Previously Played

Could be great but…

Played this course for years and it never quite makes it. Location wise Chick Evans is fantastic and would get heavy play if they did just a few things better. Perhaps move tee markers from day to day so tee boxes have time to heal? Also roll the boxes once in a while so we are not reeling off turtles’ backs. Divot repair boxes on the tees would also go a long way in helping to maintain them. Greens are slow as ever but at least they are looking healthy and smooth. Lastly green keepers should have pride in maintaining the course but seems they are more interested in trolling you with work carts during your swing. This course looks like it has potential every year but then fizzles out. I don’t know if it’s budget or poor management but this is a gem of a location with land to spare and no houses around. Oh what could be.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 08/16/2021

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Smoke Rise Country Club

Played On 01/16/2019
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Tough test of golf

Shot makers course with nice layout. Lots of undulation and doglegs. Greens were good for this time of year. Looks like the clubhouse was being remodeled. Played as a single but ended up grouping with Bill and Brad both of whom were class fellas.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 01/18/2019

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Winnetka Golf Club

Played On 11/10/2015
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't censor honest regiews

Greens, tee boxes and fairways are good. There are a lot of leaves and the bunkers are a bit inconsistent but understandable for this time of year. The staff is very friendly and it's a laid back course with lots of walkers so the pace can be somewhat slow if you are riding. Most people don't seem to mind but it may bug you if you're in a hurry.

I love this game and what it stands for so when I give a scathing review of the poor management at Klein Creek so they can change their ways, Golf Advisor should not reject it. Otherwise what is the point of leaving reviews that could potentially help other golfers and increase the credibility of your site? Are you here to advise on course conditons, amenities and Customer Service or are you here to advertise and sell tee times?

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average

The Golf Course at Branch River

Played On 10/23/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

Straight forward layout with challenging approach the mostly elevated greens. Nice undulation on decent greens. Played in the fall so lots of leaves. Neon yellow balls show up nicely.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Deerfield Golf Club

Played On 06/04/2015
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Classic

Classic course with classy people both on and off the course. Greens rolled true, bunkers were soft and tee boxes were flat and well manicured. Will definitely be back for another challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good

Mission Hills Club

Played On 05/09/2015
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Neers lots of TLC

Great challenging track being allowed to fall into ruins. Everything needs work but basic maintenance to start would go a long way. Will give it another try in the fall, maybe.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor

South/East at Arrowhead Golf Club

Played On 09/25/2014
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Why me?

Everything and everyone was great except the ranger. We waited for the groups in front most of the round. The one hole where the guys I was paired up with we're looking for their balls in the trees, the ranger decide to drive up to me only and say "you need to pick it up NOW, other people want to finish too". Those were the first and only words he said to me. It almost spoiled my round but Chris and Dave were super cool and even gave the ranger some beef about letting a twosome cut in front of us on the 16th. There were 2 to 3 groups on the tee boxes for the last 2 holes. Incompetent and inconsistent.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Everything was great but the ranger

Course conditions were great and the staff was helpful and attentive. Would have been a five star experience had there not been a craggy old ranger constantly riding up and down the cart paths on the holes we were playing and stopping next to our carts while we were reding off. He wouldn't say anything but just hovered around all the time. The course was playing slow that day because half the holes were cart path only and we were a foursome but at no time did the group behind us have to wait for a shot. We were at least a full hole ahead all the time. The twosome ahead of us was gone but we were a foursome. I just can't see the need to

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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