Golf Course Reviews

Big Run Golf Club Review, Lockport, Illinois

August 13, 2008
Big Run Golf Club Review, Lockport, Illinois

I first played Big Run Golf Club about 5 years ago. A vendor of mine said it was one of his favorite local courses, and kind of a secret. I always enjoy being in on a secret, so I was definitely in. Little did I know that I would get my first (and currently only) [...]

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Harborside Golf Review in Chicago, Illinois – Port Golf Course

August 13, 2008
Harborside Golf, Port Course Review, Chicago, Illinois

I’d heard a lot about Harborside International Golf, just south of the city of Chicago, and was lucky enough to play it one rainy, Sunday morning. Luckily, the rain stopped just as we were approaching the first tee, which made the course play longer, but was much better than playing in the rain. We played [...]

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Foxford Hills Golf Club Review located in Cary, Illinois

August 12, 2008
Foxford Hills

Foxford Hills Golf Club is a great course that is a little tough to get to, but easily worth it. It’s located in Cary, Illinois, north of Barrington. It’s very close to Chalet Hills, for those that have played there. We arrived with about 45 minutes to spare, so I bought a small bucket, and [...]

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Makray Memorial Golf Club Review, Barrington, Illinois

August 6, 2008
Makray Memorial Golf Review, Barrington, Illinois

Although I’ve played Markay Memorial Golf Course a few times in the past, this review will be based on the Sunday morning I played it, which happened to be the Sunday of the 2008 British Open (Yay Padraig!) Here’s a shot of the corner of the clubhouse you pass just before getting to the bag [...]

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Cantigny Golf Course Review, Wheaton, Illinois

August 5, 2008
Cantigny Golf Course Review, Wheaton, Illinois

Cantigny Golf is a 27 hole facility in Wheaton, Illinois. It’s hosted a number of prestigious events, most recently the 2007 U.S. Amateur Public Links. As you drive the long driveway to the clubhouse, you’ll notice the flowers on this facility are abundant. You’ll see them on both sides of the drive, and regardless of [...]

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Medinah Country Club – My review of a masterpiece

July 30, 2008
Medinah Country Club - Golf Review

I was fortunate enough to play a round of golf at Medinah Country Club, and bring two friends along. I immediately thought of my uncle Torrin, who is a very good golfer (4 handicap), plus a really good person. (He’s an uncle, but there’s only about 8 years between us; long, boring family tree story). [...]

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Manistee National Golf Review, Canthooke Valley, Michigan

July 19, 2008
Manistee National Golf Review, Canthooke Valley, Michigan

Before moving to Michigan, I considered Manistee National Golf and Resort my “home” course. In fact, I was a member when it was only 18 holes, and known as Cobi Pines. Now it’s flourished into a 36-hole facility with an Inn and a restaurant. The original 18 was later renamed Canthooke Valley, which is the [...]

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Eagle Ridge Golf, North Course Review, Galena, Illinois

July 17, 2008
Eagle Ridge Golf, North Course Review, Galena, Illinois

The North Course at Eagle Ridge Resort may not get the press that The General does, but it is still a test of golf, and a course that should definitely be played if you’re every in Galena, or staying at the Eagle Ridge Resort. We played all three and found something to like about each [...]

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The Heathlands Golf Course Review, Onekama, Michigan

July 10, 2008
Heathlands Golf Course Review, Onekama, Michigan

I love The Heathlands golf course in Onekama, Michigan. There really isn’t another way to put it. When you combine the cost, terrain, views, and difficulty, it is easily one of the best courses I’ve ever played. It is one of those undiscovered treasures that seem to go unnoticed. It’s only about 10-15 minutes south [...]

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Hemlock Golf Club Review – Ludington, Michigan

July 8, 2008
Hemlock Golf Club Review, Ludington, Michigan

I’ve played Hemlock Golf Club about 4-5 times in the past, but my wife has never played it, so we decided to give it a shot over the 4th of July weekend. We arrived a bit early for our 10:30 tee time, and actually got to hit the range, practice a few putts, and tee [...]

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