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4.3
271 Reviews (271)
5 Stars
107
4 Stars
104
3 Stars
36
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
10
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.8
94.6%
Recommend this course
241 out of 271 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
17 out of 17 reviews
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4.5
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.8%
Recommend this course
45 out of 46 reviews
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About

Holes 9
Type Municipal
Par 36
Length 3265 yards
Slope 127
Rating 35.5

Formerly known as Waveland Golf Course.

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Sydney R. Marovitz Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1932
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Poa/Bent Grass
Architect Edward B. Dearie (1932)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $11
Clubs Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate Golf Attire

Food & Beverage

Snacks

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

4.3
271 Reviews (271)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 11
Locals 8
Walkers 7
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 13

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A sub two-hour 9???

Yup, I said it - a sub two-hour round at Waveland.

The course was surprisingly very empty this morning. Best condition I have seen this track ever. Fairways were mowed, bunkers were plush, the greens were soft and receptive (super slow pace). The tee boxes, especially on 9, were a bit janky, Overall, great morning out by the lake.

Good job crew… all your work has produced a gem.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Affordable and overall good conditions. patience is required - very slow pace of play!

Great value. Course was in very good conditions. Friendly staff. VERY slow pace of play; took about 2.5hrs to play 9. Although we waited 5-10mins at just about tee box (aside from hole 1), this course is ideal for those looking to squeeze in a game without venturing outside of the city. I plan on coming back - maybe tomorrow!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great 9 hole course pace of play is not great on the weekends took about 2:45 to play 9 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition

The course is in excellent condition. Many times I’ve played there and the rough was to long. This course has a lot of beginners and having a unmanicured rough really slows the pace of play. Was done in 2 hours and 15 minutes. Played at 11:00.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter

Arrived 10 min before my tee time and was told my group had already gone off. “They were really busy” and they wanted push people off that showed up early. My group was in the fairway on 1 and I wasn’t allowed to hit off the tee as another group was “waiting”. Had to skip the first hole of a 9 hole course. Was told I could play the hole after I got through 9!? Because I want to play away from the clubhouse and then come back down 1? Never had this happen before. I should have at least been able to hit off the tee and catch up. Rest of the day was good and course is in decent shape.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tw at marovitz

Rake the bunkers. Tee boxes are a mess. Fairways and greens good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked

Crisp April round

Beautiful vistas and sunrise over Lake Michigan. Nice newly sanded bunkers. Poor policing of beer cans and tees on the tee boxes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

Thanks so much for your 5-star review! We hope to see you back again soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Windy on the Lake

First time out for the season, course was clean, not much snow left except a touch in a few bunkers. Intake was a breeze, staff cordial.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

Thanks for your review! We value your feedback and hope to see you back soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser

Course cancelled still no refund!

Course cancelled the tee time and still no refund on both my tee times there for Sunday

982c5224-f1d3-5604-8b92-66a9db648bc9
Commented on 03/26/2021

We apologize for this inconvenience. Please reach out to us directly so that we can get this issue resolved for you.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Not the best not the worst

For 9 holes and usual waiting on every hole id say a little over priced. But it’s a nice course and as long as it doesn’t rain conditions are quite good

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Nice course, horrible staff

We usually go to this course due to its proximity to the city. However, this is the last time we will play at this course. My group felt harassed by one of the employees named Jan. We talked to the manager about this and he seemed understanding. But it didn’t change the fact that Jan ruined the rest of our holes and day.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played

Runner started early

Got there 5 mins before my tee time, talk to the runner and they said they let my group go without me. I missed the first hole of a nine hole course for no fault of my own.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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