FrielJames1960

Schaumburg CC is generally in good shape, the greens were considerably better than the courses I have played lately. They ran true with some decent speed, not as fast as normal here but pretty good. The rough was brutal, didn't look like it had been cut for some time. Finding balls was very difficult and it was definitely a penalty to be in it. Our group of 4 lost 6 balls that we should have been able to find. Pace was good, just over 4 hours on a holiday. I would play here every day on a hot deal with 25% off.

The west course at White Pines has an interesting and challenging layout. The fairways and rough could be in better shape - partly due to the weather this year and to the general upkeep of the course. The greens were actually pretty good, they rolled nice and reasonably fast despite some aeration that hasn't fully healed. The sand was better than the local average which isn't a rousing recommendation but there is sand in the bunkers despite the weather. It was a cold day and our last two holes were rained out. I will play there again this summer to see how the course has fared with sun and heat. It was well worth the golf now hot deal price we paid.

We played the Jemsek course (Lakewood). It was in good condition, the greens were in good shape, no recent aeration and they were quick. They could have been a little smoother but all in all in good shape. A couple of dastardly hole locations. Played the white tees which was about 6400. That brought most of the par 5's into two shot range - which is fun. I got a great golf now price and can highly recommend the course at that price.

We were the second group out and sailed in 2:40. The rough was up so we spent some time on a few holes hunting. The fairways were in great shape, the bunkers needed a bit of sand and were also impacted by some recent rains. The greens were as good as i have ever seen at Maple. They were running true and private CC speed (no exaggeration). The tee boxes are a bit beat up. This was a great value on golf now. Highly recommended

I come to courses like Makray to test how well I am really playing. I found out today that I need to be consistently in the fairway and below the hole. The course was in great shape. The rough was fair although I've seen it tougher here. The greens were in great shape and running nice, much nicer than any public course I've played this year. The pace was excellent, under 4 hours including a rain delay. Topped off with a great golf now rate.

Highly recommended

This is a challenging course. I find it a good test of how I am really playing. I played pretty early in the am as a single. Lost two balls in the rough that I am sure I would have found with more eyes but note to self, stay out of the rough. The fairways and greens were in very good shape. Good mix of interesting holes. Quite a few long/uphill carries.

The course was in great shape and the greens were spectacular. One of the best public course I have played in a long time

The course wasn't very busy and we played in a few minutes over 4 hours. It could easily have been 20-30 mins quicker with a little rangering. The course was in very good shape and the greens rolled true. They looked great, but like most Jemsek courses, the greens could have run a bit faster, and I don't know what it is but the golfers could take better care of their ball marks (which i never get). Every one should show a ball repair tool or be given one before being allowed on the course.

We played the Jemsek course which had a number of very similar par 4's. The par 3's were challenging and the par 5's provide good birdie opportunities from the white tees. I would come back although i would try the other course first.

I used to play this course regularly, this was the first time in 5-6 years. It shouldn't be difficult at 6200 yards but it's not that difficult to get in trouble if you aren't hitting the ball straight (which was my case this day). The greens have some slope and pace although they were still pock marked with aeration scars (they still ran pretty good). The sand traps were horrible, very little sand. The place was jam packed and the round was slow.

Fire Ridge was superb in all aspects except for the bunkers - which weren't great to begin with but were also overwhelmed by rain the previous day. The course itself had drained very well.

The green were excellent. A good challenge. Firm and quick. Excellent for a public course. A lot of challenging holes. Having a few rounds under your belt is helpful at this course. A few blind shots.

The course is in excellent shape with the exception of the sand traps. The greens were quick today, rolled very nice and very few ball marks. I like this course and it was an exceptional deal today.

No range, just a couple of nets for warm up (with some really old balls). The practice green was in great shape and reflective of the greens on the course - although with out as much undulation.

We were rained out, only got the front nine in.