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4.2
180 Reviews (180)
5 Stars
65
4 Stars
73
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
87.7%
Recommend this course
158 out of 180 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.4
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
93.8%
Recommend this course
15 out of 16 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.3
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.7%
Recommend this course
71 out of 81 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6238 yards
Slope 124
Rating 69.9
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Cardinal Creek Golf Course
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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2015 #7)

Reviews

4.2
180 Reviews (180)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 10
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 10
Playing Multiple Courses 8
Seniors 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 9
In the 'Burbs 8

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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
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First Time Playing

Busy, chaotic round

Booked this round a few days prior, for a 1:06pm start time. Arrived at 12:45pm with a a 2some and a 4some ahead of us. Carts were all gone, so there was a bit of a wait. There are 3 - 9 hole courses to play (added to the confusion) a north, central, and south course. The north course was taken with a group outing, the starter only sent everyone to the south course and play through the central course which created a huge back up. My 1:06pm start time became a 1:55pm tee off time. The lay out of the course was not organic and had difficult sight lines and passed over holes on the other course. I don’t plan on playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Rough Fairways

I like the course , on this day the Fairways were a little rough, making play more difficult because there was little roll.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Perfect Midweek Getaway Course

Upon arrival in the parking lot, you don’t see the beautiful oasis that awaits you. I played all 27 holes. I walked the first 9 on the North Course and the grabbed a cart for the rest. Tom in the pro shop offered great service and was very welcoming. After I played I enjoyed drinks and a cigar on the patio. While there I met friendly fellow golfers who are regulars there and had nothing but great things to say. I’ll for sure be back!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

4 star overall.

Some of the fairways need a little attention and some of the tee boxes need attention. Overall. Very happy with this course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 53
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fairways

I like this course improvements seem endless. The rain from the week before helped the the growth of the grass. The rough was rough including some fairways. Though an enjoyable day it was a little frustrating to lose a ball straight down the middle of the fairway!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 126
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fringe

What I like about this course is the spongy Fringe. Depending on the distance it adds to the challenge. Don't chip on it from close!!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Wet weather
Used cart

When is the rain coming

Overnight it had rained though hard to tell. The course needs a lot more rain but still playable.
The greens are surrounded by a challenging fringe, that adds to the golf experience. I like the course!!!!!!

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