Course Details
- Architect: Greg Martin (Re-design 2017)
- Course Type: Public
- Par: 72
- Rating: 74.1
- Slope: 142
Course Accolades
- Golf Week: #6 in Illinois
Course Score
- Course Conditions: 7
- Green Complexes: 8
- Amenities: 4
- Practice Facilities: 7
- Service: 6
- Course Design: 7
- Value: 6
Overall Score: 6.48
The Good: Newly redesigned former country club from the 1920’s turned Forest Preserve course is one of the most intriguing courses in the western Chicago ‘burbs. Greg Martin moved nearly Heaven and Earth, weaving a unique routing through woods and wetlands and incorporates many beautiful. white sand traps. Very strong Par 5’s and good variety with the Par 4’s and Par 3’s. Course conditions were good considering the infancy of the course. The greens complexes are awesome and putt really true. Good practice facility, in particular the stellar driving range. On-course service was timely and friendly. GPS on carts!
The Bad: Some of the fairways were a little beat up, which is expected for a brand new course. Some of the holes had awkward landing areas off the tee. Amenities are lacking with very limited clubhouse (new one being built in next year) and no restaurant/bar area. The starter was a little cranky for my liking. Was pricey at $89 considering the conditioning under development and sub-par amenities.
The Verdict: The Preserve is definitely a course to watch over the coming years. Has the potential to rival The Highlands of Elgin and Thunderhawk as best municipal courses in the state.
Best Hole: All the Par 5’s are great but #5 is a beautiful, uphill hole that requires a tee shot over a trap and then precise approaches to a small, guarded green.
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