John and I enjoyed playing Coyote Run with you a few weeks back. I think we all agreed that the course was in great shape and that the greens were especially well maintained(and fast!). I may be predjudiced and spoiled since I live close to this course, but I honestly believe that it is one of the best values considering the quality of the course. The info that you are providing at this site is fantastic and I plan to visit often and to also let all my golfing buddies know about it.
Thanks Dr Dave, it was fun playing with you and John. I agree, Coyote Run is a really nice course, I highly recommend it. Check back for my review, it will be published soon. Happy Golfing!!
Played 9 holes this morning at the Schaumburg Golf Club (Tournament Nine), very nice course! Took advantage of great Senior rate (55+) of $12.50 walking ($22 w/c) (offered Tu-F before Noon), will play the other 2 nines on a Monday afternoon ($38 w/c)
Mr Z - I like the new look of the Home Page, including the changed picture - helps the words stand out better. The organization of the site is very clean. Well done. Mike K
Played at Steeple Chase in Mundelein yesterday for the 1st time, awesome course! Challenging, interesting, yet playable. Still not sure how the 18th hole gets back to the clubhouse, quite a golf hole...Mr Z
Took a road trip to Marengo to play Blackstone, my friend was correct, I did like this course!! Well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to play, review will be coming soon...
I took advantage of the fall rates at Villa Olivia, but I feel I was robbed. The fairways and tee boxes are non-existent, mostly patches of dirt and weeds. The word is the Bartlett Park District will be fixing the course in 2013, if they do as good of a job as they did on the clubhouse, then it should be great. Although the greens were good, finding grass to hit off to get there was a chore...
Joliet Country Club is now the Joliet Golf Club and open to the public for the 1st time in its over 100 year history... https://www.jolietgolfclub.com/
1st Time visit to Renwood in Round Lake, 2 totally different 9's are a fun play and good value at $44 w/cart weekend rate. On Site driving range and 15 minute tee time intervals add to positive experience...
Foss Park was a course on my radar to play for a long time, and I finally got there recently. Fun course, variety of holes, good conditions, great price and friendly staff led to a perfect day of golf in the northern suburbs...
The 1 word to describe my 1st visit to The Bourne was...interesting. Great views and elevation change, unusual hazards and routing, blind shots and zero sand traps in a "brings lots of balls" challenge level...a must play at least once, then decide if it warrants a return trip to Marseilles...
Mill Creek in Geneva will be open in 2022! My thoughts on this course have shifted over the years, but I can't deny that there are some fun and interesting holes here (the par 5 9th is somewhere between brilliant and outrageous) but I'm looking forward to see what changes have been made to improve the experience...
Carillon is one of my favorite plays for a weekend round. $50 w/cart for a mid-morning tee time at a very nice Greg Martin layout is hard to beat. Plus easy access off I-55 at the Weber Rd exit doesn't hurt, either. A top Windy City value...
Village Greens of Woodridge is working hard to separate from the crowded west suburban golf scene. Weekend green fees of $50 w/cart and discounted senior rates (a rare weekend offering in Chicagoland) has made VGW a top value play...
Walk down memory lane with a round at Tuckaway. The far south suburban course along the Indiana border is big on fun and a great value, and was in great condition, too!
St. Andrew's in West Chicago offers one of the best week day deals in Chicagoland. Before 10 am, you can walk for $24 or ride for $40, an excellent price for 2 very nice tracks, the St. Andrew's or Joe Jemsek courses...
I am a life long Chicagoan and an avid golfer (or as much as my wife will let me!). And I am also a closet journalist who needed an outlet, so I decided to write reviews of the golf courses that I've played over the years in Chicago. Plus I've added
detailed information on each course to help my fellow public golfers find the ones that best fits their skill level and budgets. So, read the reviews and use the comments to either give me a big "thumbs up" or tell me I'm full of crap, check out the courses and other pages, and let me know what you think...
Mr Z
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ReplyDeleteHeard from more than one person that 2 courses to play in the Northwest are Oak Grove and Blackstone. I'll put those on my list of courses to play!
ReplyDeleteHey Mr. Z.
ReplyDeleteJohn and I enjoyed playing Coyote Run with you a few weeks back. I think we all agreed that the course was in great shape and that the greens were especially well maintained(and fast!). I may be predjudiced and spoiled since I live close to this course, but I honestly believe that it is one of the best values considering the quality of the course. The info that you are providing at this site is fantastic and I plan to visit often and to also let all my golfing buddies know about it.
DrDave
Thanks Dr Dave, it was fun playing with you and John. I agree, Coyote Run is a really nice course, I highly recommend it. Check back for my review, it will be published soon. Happy Golfing!!
ReplyDeletePlayed at RedTail up near Crystal Lake yesterday, I LOVED it, a lot of course for a little coinage. Wish it was closer, though...Mr Z
ReplyDeletePlayed Tanna Farms today, at $30 w/cart at 2 pm, best deal in Western suburbs...
ReplyDeletePlayed 9 holes this morning at the Schaumburg Golf Club (Tournament Nine), very nice course! Took advantage of great Senior rate (55+) of $12.50 walking ($22 w/c) (offered Tu-F before Noon), will play the other 2 nines on a Monday afternoon ($38 w/c)
ReplyDeleteMr Z - I like the new look of the Home Page, including the changed picture - helps the words stand out better. The organization of the site is very clean. Well done.
ReplyDeleteMike K
Played at Steeple Chase in Mundelein yesterday for the 1st time, awesome course! Challenging, interesting, yet playable. Still not sure how the 18th hole gets back to the clubhouse, quite a golf hole...Mr Z
ReplyDeleteTook a road trip to Marengo to play Blackstone, my friend was correct, I did like this course!! Well worth the 1 1/2 hour drive to play, review will be coming soon...
ReplyDeleteI took advantage of the fall rates at Villa Olivia, but I feel I was robbed. The fairways and tee boxes are non-existent, mostly patches of dirt and weeds. The word is the Bartlett Park District will be fixing the course in 2013, if they do as good of a job as they did on the clubhouse, then it should be great. Although the greens were good, finding grass to hit off to get there was a chore...
ReplyDeleteJoliet Country Club is now the Joliet Golf Club and open to the public for the 1st time in its over 100 year history...
ReplyDeletehttps://www.jolietgolfclub.com/
Water's Edge was in fine early season shape and a great deal at $40 after 11 am on a Sunday...
ReplyDeletePlayed George Dunne on Saturday, $47 late morning rate is a best buy as this premium layout...
ReplyDeleteRavisloe is a magical place and a must play for any golfer who enjoys classic old school layouts. Great walking course, too!
ReplyDeletePlayed all 27 holes at Cardinal Creek in Beecher on Friday afternoon, $40 w/cart, great deal at fun far south suburban layout...
ReplyDeleteCinder Ridge is a big, bold, beautiful course, definitely worth the drive down I-55...
ReplyDelete1st visit to Kankakee Elks Golf Club was fantastic! Langford/Moreau masterpiece has loads of golden age charm, a must play!
ReplyDelete1st Time visit to Renwood in Round Lake, 2 totally different 9's are a fun play and good value at $44 w/cart weekend rate. On Site driving range and 15 minute tee time intervals add to positive experience...
ReplyDeleteFoss Park was a course on my radar to play for a long time, and I finally got there recently. Fun course, variety of holes, good conditions, great price and friendly staff led to a perfect day of golf in the northern suburbs...
ReplyDeleteThe 1 word to describe my 1st visit to The Bourne was...interesting. Great views and elevation change, unusual hazards and routing, blind shots and zero sand traps in a "brings lots of balls" challenge level...a must play at least once, then decide if it warrants a return trip to Marseilles...
ReplyDeleteMill Creek in Geneva will be open in 2022! My thoughts on this course have shifted over the years, but I can't deny that there are some fun and interesting holes here (the par 5 9th is somewhere between brilliant and outrageous) but I'm looking forward to see what changes have been made to improve the experience...
ReplyDeleteCarillon is one of my favorite plays for a weekend round. $50 w/cart for a mid-morning tee time at a very nice Greg Martin layout is hard to beat. Plus easy access off I-55 at the Weber Rd exit doesn't hurt, either. A top Windy City value...
ReplyDeleteVillage Greens of Woodridge is working hard to separate from the crowded west suburban golf scene. Weekend green fees of $50 w/cart and discounted senior rates (a rare weekend offering in Chicagoland) has made VGW a top value play...
ReplyDeleteWalk down memory lane with a round at Tuckaway. The far south suburban course along the Indiana border is big on fun and a great value, and was in great condition, too!
ReplyDeleteSt. Andrew's in West Chicago offers one of the best week day deals in Chicagoland. Before 10 am, you can walk for $24 or ride for $40, an excellent price for 2 very nice tracks, the St. Andrew's or Joe Jemsek courses...
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